December, 2017

Murphey: Oklahoma State Government’s Quiet Debt

By Rep. Jason Murphey For much of Oklahoma’s history, the conservative fiscal values of Oklahomans were upheld because state officials were unable to… 0

Hunter Files for Utility Rate Reduction in Light of Federal Tax Reform

Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed five motions with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC), asking for an immediate reduction in customer rates from… 0

Pruitt’s Superfund Advisor Appointment Banned from Banking

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt recently appointed his friend, Albert Kelly to advise him on the Superfund for cleaning up major contaminated sites…. 2

Mullin: Tax Reform, A Christmas Gift to Oklahomans

By Congressman Markwayne Mullin This week, the House and Senate delivered a gift to the American people—just in time for Christmas.  Congress passed… 1

Lankford on Tax Reform, Securing Elections

U.S. Senator James Lankford made the media rounds Thursday to talk with the media about the new Secure Elections Act. It is a… 0

Budget Picture for Next Fiscal Year Still Unclear

When crafting her next budget proposal Governor Fallin will start with the assumption that lawmakers will have $6.9 billion to craft the next… 0

Jones Steps Away from Health Department Audit

State Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones is stepping away from the Oklahoma State Health Department special audit. The Tulsa World’s Randy Krehbiel writes… 1

Second Special Session Gets Underway

The second special session got underway Monday with a quick, constitutionally mandated first reading of the bills which address Governor Fallin’s call to… 0

Elements of OK2030 Plan Under Consideration by Legislature

The State Chamber of Oklahoma launched its OK2030 plan last week. It outlines reforms which would help make Oklahoma more attractive to businesses… 3

Key Leading Group Wanting to Change Leadership Power Over Legislation

Former Representative Charles Key is leading an effort to make sure bills are heard in the Legislature. His group filed paperwork Monday with… 1

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