May, 2022

Last Day (of the Regular Session)

Oklahoma lawmakers had an interesting last day of the regular legislative session, as they overrode the veto on some measures, but then agreed… 0

Downing Appointed to Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals

First Assistant Attorney General Tim Downing has been appointed to the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals by Governor Kevin Stitt. Downing will fill… 0

Stitt Calls for Special Session to Eliminate Grocery Tax, Lower Income Tax

Governor Kevin Stitt is vetoing parts of the $9.8 billion dollar state budget passed last week by the Oklahoma Legislature and is calling… 0

FBI Director Wray Asks Congress to Increase Staff, Funding in OK Due to McGirt Caseload

FBI Director Christopher Wray is asking congress to add 76 new positions to the Oklahoma City FBI field office to help with an… 0

Cole: Getting Ready for Travel Abroad

By Congressman Tom Cole With summer just around the corner and many Oklahomans planning to go on vacations, now is a good time… 0

Stitt Signs Abortion Ban Starting at Conception

House Bill 4327 was signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt on Wednesday. The law provides for a Texas-style civil liability lawsuit to… 0

Election Reform Bills Become Law

House Bill 3364 and House Bill 3365 have been signed into law by Governor Stitt. Both bills deal with elections. House Bill 3364… 0

Lankford Continues Criticizing Mayorkas on Southern Border Management

In light of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ recent announcement that the U.S. expects an increase in an already high number of people… 0

Lawmakers Won’t Reform Tourism Board Powers This Session

It appears the Legislature won’t be changing the advisory role the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission currently has over the Tourism Department. Reforms… 0

Mullin: Land of Free, Because of the Brave

By Congressman Markwayne Mullin Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer for Oklahomans. Many celebrate with cookouts, trips to the lake or river,… 0

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