February, 2020

Bill to Fund Stitt’s SoonerCare 2.0 Plan Misses Committee Deadline

The proposal to raise the Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program (SHOPP) to pay for Governor Stitt’s SoonerCare 2.0 plan didn’t make it out… 0

House Moves to Name Rescue Animals as Oklahoma State Pet

Inspired by his rescue dog, Cali, Representative Mark McBride’s bill to name rescue animals at Oklahoma’s official state pet was passed by the… 0

Bill Allowing for Illegal Immigrant Vehicle Seizure Moves Forward

The House Public Safety Committee passed House Bill 4136 on Thursday. Representative Sean Roberts authored the bill which would allow law enforcement to… 0

Senate Leaders Commemorate Oklahoma’s Centennial of Women’s Vote Passage

Friday, February 28, 2020 marks a pivotal date in the history of this state and the nation. It’s the 100th anniversary of the… 0

Cole: Socialism is Not the American Way

By Congressman Tom Cole The Democratic Party’s tightening embrace of socialist proposals and politicians is real cause for alarm, especially in a country… 0

Early Voting Begins for Oklahoma Presidential Primary

While Oklahoma’s presidential preference primary is on March 3, early voting begins on Thursday and goes through Saturday. Registered voters can go to… 0

House Committee Approves State Civil Service Reform Bill

House Bill 3094 would make changes to the way state agencies hire and fire employees. It was advanced by the House Government Efficiency… 0

Bill Shining Light on State Agency Attorney Hires Advances

House Bill 3390 would bring a new level of transparency focused on state agencies hiring outside lawyers. Representative Terry O’Donnell is the author… 0

Mullin: Career and Technical Education Helps Build the American Dream

By Congressman Markwayne Mullin In Oklahoma, just like in all other parts of our country, people want a job that gives them purpose,… 0

Majors: Rep. Horn Shouldn’t Support Adult Prohibition on Flavored Tobacco Products

By Craig Majors, Liquid Vapor Lounge For a brief moment last year, a divided Congress put aside its differences to help prevent underage… 0

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