 Legislative Republicans Comment on Tax Credits and Woke Ideology OKLAHOMA CITY – Various legislators have signed onto the below statement, authored by Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, expressing their concerns about ideology that could be brought by Project Ocean on Oklahoma taxpayer's dime. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 31, 2022 at 01:53PM |
 Legislative Republicans comment on tax credits and 'woke' ideology Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Legislative Republicans comment on tax credits and 'woke' ideology
Gov. Stitt appoints Tim Downing to Court of Civil Appeals
 GOVERNOR STITT APPOINTS TIMOTHY DOWNING TO OKLAHOMA COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS OKLAHOMA CITY (May 27, 2022) – Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of Timothy Downing to serve on the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals. Downing’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Trevor Pemberton effective October 18, 2021. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 31, 2022 at 11:29AM |
Gov. Stitt appoints Tim Downing to Court of Civil Appeals Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Marty Quinn releases CD2 campaign ad
 by Jamison Faught - May 31, 2022 at 08:29AM |
Marty Quinn releases CD2 campaign ad Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Stitt touts support from fiscal conservative groups on special session tax relief plan
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After calling a special session to remove the grocery sales tax and cut personal income taxes, plus vetoing legislation that would have instead given "inflation relief" checks of $75 per taxpayer (that apparently would be taxable federal income?), Governor Stitt has some fiscally conservative organizations lending him support:  GOVERNOR STITT’S CALL TO DELIVER REAL RELIEF, RIGHT NOW DRAWS BROAD SUPPORT OKLAHOMA CITY (May 26, 2022) – Governor Kevin Stitt’s call for the Legislature to deliver Oklahomans real relief, right now is being praised by a broad coalition. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 28, 2022 at 08:15AM |
Stitt touts support from fiscal conservative groups on special session tax relief plan Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Friday, May 27, 2022
Stitt calls special session to eliminate grocery sales tax and cut personal income tax
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This will be the second special session for the summer, following a concurrent session called by the Legislature itself. Set the stage for another tussle between the Governor and Legislature.  GOVERNOR STITT CALLS SPECIAL SESSION TO DELIVER REAL INFLATION RELIEF TO OKLAHOMANS OKLAHOMA CITY (May 26, 2022) – Governor Kevin Stitt today announced he is calling a special session of the Legislature beginning June 13 to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries and reduce the personal income tax for all Oklahomans. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 26, 2022 at 10:48PM |
Stitt calls special session to eliminate grocery sales tax and cut personal income tax Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Two bills to make absentee ballots and voter registration more secure signed into law
 Rep. Eric Roberts' Election Bills Become Law OKLAHOMA CITY (May 25, 2022) – Two bills by Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City, to make absentee ballot requests more secure and facilitate earlier identification of voters who have moved or died were signed into law on Friday. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 26, 2022 at 09:12AM |
Two bills to make absentee ballots and voter registration more secure signed into law Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Gov. Stitt signs bill allowing lawsuits against those performing or abetting abortions, starting at conception
 While the headlines might scream that this bill bans abortion, it really doesn't. It's another smoke-and-mirrors piece of legislation that actually falls short of abolishing abortion in Oklahoma.Read more » by Jamison Faught - May 26, 2022 at 07:30AM |
Gov. Stitt signs bill allowing lawsuits against those performing or abetting abortions, starting at conception Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Gov. Stitt signs bill exempting livestock used to support family from property taxes
 Livestock Supporting a Family to be Tax Exempt
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 25th) – The governor this week signed into a law a bill that exempts from personal property taxes livestock used to support a family, beginning in January 2023. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 25, 2022 at 11:54PM |
Gov. Stitt signs bill exempting livestock used to support family from property taxes Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Alex Gray launches his first TV ad of Senate campaign
 U.S. Senate candidate Alex Gray is out with his first TV ad, touting his experience as a senior national security advisor for President Trump and name-dropping some prominent past and present conservative Republican officials to draw positive parallels with himself.Read more » by Jamison Faught - May 24, 2022 at 08:08AM |
Alex Gray launches his first TV ad of Senate campaign Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Monday, May 23, 2022
O'Connor touts A+ rating from Oklahoma Second Amendment Association
 Oklahoma Second Amendment Association Gave AG John O’Connor An "A+" Rating Tulsa, OK (May 19th) – In an effort to confuse Oklahomans from Gentner Drummond’s $1,000 donation to Joe Biden for President, Drummond’s liberal allies are running an attack ad against Oklahoma’s conservative Attorney General John O’Connor on the issue of the Second Amendment. The truth is, Attorney General John O’Connor has an “A+” rating from the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association because O’Connor has always supported and defended the Second Amendment Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 23, 2022 at 03:35PM |
O'Connor touts A+ rating from Oklahoma Second Amendment Association Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Jett encourages Oklahomans to voice support of bill prohibiting vax mandates and passports
 Jett encourages Oklahomans to voice support of bill prohibiting vaccine mandates and passports OKLAHOMA CITY (May 20th) – With just days left in the legislative session, Sen. Shane Jett has amended House Bill 2335 to restrict state agencies from imposing vaccine mandates and requiring vaccine passports. The Shawnee Republican is encouraging Oklahomans to call their local senators and share their support of the legislation and ask that it be approved immediately. A list of state Senators is available at http://www.oklegislature.gov. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 23, 2022 at 01:05PM |
Jett encourages Oklahomans to voice support of bill prohibiting vax mandates and passports Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Standridge applauds Dahm in the push for President Donald J. Trump Day
 Standridge applauds Dahm in the push for President Donald J. Trump Day
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, said he fully supports Sen. Nathan Dahm, R- Broken Arrow, for filing Senate Resolution 47, which would recognize June 14, 2022, as President Donald J. Trump Day in Oklahoma. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 23, 2022 at 11:42AM |
Standridge applauds Dahm in the push for President Donald J. Trump Day Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Still signs bill protecting students from inappropriate material into law
 Bill Protecting Students from Inappropriate Material Signed into Law OKLAHOMA CITY (May 20th) – A bill protecting K-12 school-aged children from access to pornographic or obscene material in schools or libraries or through online digital libraries was signed into law by the governor this week. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 23, 2022 at 10:21AM |
Still signs bill protecting students from inappropriate material into law Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
OCPA column: No need for state handout to tribal government
 No need for state handout to tribal government By Jonathan Small
Oklahoma’s tribal governments have their own police forces, their own court systems, and immense wealth from casinos to pay for their public-safety responsibilities. So why did tribal entities recently seek an indirect subsidy from state government? Lawmakers recently passed House Bill 3501, which would have required the Department of Public Safety to “recognize and act” upon a report of conviction from any tribal court in Oklahoma. Supporters said the bill would target drunk drivers, but tribal courts can issue orders regarding issues other than DUI violations, and it appears the legislation could have required state police to carry out a wide range of orders on behalf of tribal governments. Fortunately, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed the bill, writing that it would have required state law-enforcement officials “to carry out tribal court adjudications, no questions asked.” That’s worth stressing because tribal courts can issue orders that might not pass legal muster in Oklahoma’s state court system. To cite one prominent example, the Cherokee council approved an “Anti-Harassment Act” that allows tribal officials to obtain tribal-court ordered restraining orders against any individual who “annoys” officials, apparently including through social-media posts made “over time, however short.” Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 23, 2022 at 08:21AM |
OCPA column: No need for state handout to tribal government Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Friday, May 20, 2022
House sends $9.7B state budget to Governor for signing
 House Sends General Appropriations Bill to Governor
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 20th) – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today approved a general appropriations bill that includes funding of about $9.7 billion for state services for Fiscal Year 2023, which starts July 1. Senate Bill 1040 now moves to the governor for his final action. The governor has until Thursday, May 26 at midnight to act on the bill. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 20, 2022 at 03:26PM |
House sends $9.7B state budget to Governor for signing Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Poll: Lankford, Stitt with huge majorities, Mullin ahead in Senate special election
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SoonerPoll is out with their latest survey of the statewide GOP primaries, and the results are pretty interesting.
 News9 and NewsOn6 GOP Statewide Primary Poll by Jamison Faught - May 20, 2022 at 08:40AM |
Poll: Lankford, Stitt with huge majorities, Mullin ahead in Senate special election Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Legislature approves bill allowing for civil lawsuits against those performing or abetting abortions
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While the headlines might scream that this bill bans abortion, it really doesn't. It's another smoke-and-mirrors piece of legislation that falls short of abolishing abortion in Oklahoma. It has plenty of exceptions (one being "an abortion performed at the behest of federal agencies, contractors, or employees that are carrying out duties under federal law, if a prohibition on that abortion would violate the doctrines of preemption or intergovernmental immunity"... which sounds really bizarre). It furthermore abdicates the express duty of the state government to uphold justice and defend life, and exempts those who seek out murderers-for-hire. One bright spot is that it does recognize life as beginning at fertilization, rather than something like a heartbeat or pain.  House Approves Abortion Civil Liability Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, the Oklahoma House of Representatives approved House Bill 4327 as amended by the Oklahoma Senate. HB4327, authored by Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville, in the House and Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, in the Senate, provides civil liability for anyone performing or abetting an abortion in Oklahoma. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 20, 2022 at 08:20AM |
Legislature approves bill allowing for civil lawsuits against those performing or abetting abortions Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Brecheen releases video on Tom Coburn's influence and mentorship, endorsed by Coburn's widow
 Former state senator Josh Brecheen is one of 14 Republicans running for the 2nd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Brecheen served as an Oklahoma State Senator from 2010 to 2018, representing Senate District 6 in southeast Oklahoma. From 2004 to 2010, Brecheen worked as a field representative for U.S. Senator Dr. Tom Coburn. Since leaving the State Senate, Brecheen has run a small excavation/trucking business in Coalgate. Brecheen was one of the most conservative members of the legislature during his eight years there, ranking third-most conservative in the Oklahoma Constitution's Conservative Index, and tied for second in the American Conservative Union ranking. In this video, Brecheen talks about the influence of his mentor, Dr. Coburn. Coburn's widow, Carolyn, is supporting his candidacy. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 20, 2022 at 07:40AM |
Brecheen releases video on Tom Coburn's influence and mentorship, endorsed by Coburn's widow Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Thursday, May 19, 2022
House Dems respond to Special Session announcement
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House Democrats Respond to Special Session Announcement OKLAHOMA CITY (May 18th) – House Democrats released the following statements today after legislative Republicans called a special session to move the approving authority for American Rescue Plan funds from the executive branch to the Legislature. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 19, 2022 at 01:22PM |
House Dems respond to Special Session announcement Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Stitt to speak tonight at Muskogee GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
 The Muskogee County Republican Party's annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner is set for this evening at 7pm at the Muskogee Civic Center. Governor Kevin Stitt will be this year's keynote speaker. This event is the main fundraiser for the county party’s support of local and state Republican candidates. For something like a dozen years, the Muskogee GOP has awarded over 60 college scholarships to public, private, and home school graduates in Muskogee County. The 2022 Scholarship winners will be awarded during the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. Candidates and campaigns for local, state, and federal races will be present. Sponsorships will include the VIP Reception and a picture with Governor Kevin Stitt. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 19, 2022 at 11:25AM |
Stitt to speak tonight at Muskogee GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
ILLEGAL? State Dep't of Ed tags Hofmeister's campaign account on a state social media account
 This is clearly not right, but at the same time unsurprising coming from the Oklahoma State Department of Education:
Read more » by Jamison Faught - May 19, 2022 at 08:21AM |
ILLEGAL? State Dep't of Ed tags Hofmeister's campaign account on a state social media account Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Senate passes bill ending vehicle sales tax hike they passed in 2017
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They want you to congratulate them on cutting your taxes, when in reality the folks who were opposed to raising your taxes in the first place have been more than vindicated over the past several years. For reference, here are the candidates for higher office who voted in 2017 to raise this tax on Oklahomans:
Here are the candidates for higher office who were taxpayer champions and voted in 2017 against raising this tax on Oklahomans:
Remember their record, not their rhetoric, at the ballot box.  Senate approves bill eliminating motor vehicle sales tax OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, the Senate approved Senate Bill 1075 to reinstate the full sales tax exemption on motor vehicles and tractor trailers. The Legislature removed the 1.25% of the exemption in 2017, but Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, said with revenues at record highs, it’s time to restore the much-needed tax relief for Oklahomans. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 19, 2022 at 08:12AM |
Senate passes bill ending vehicle sales tax hike they passed in 2017 Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
O'Connor hits Drummond on donations to Biden, Coburn's 2004 Democrat opponent
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The race for Attorney General is really starting to heat up. Gentner Drummond has a "dark money" group sending hit pieces out on John O'Connor, and O'Connor is swinging back.
Drummond claims that the Biden donation was from his wife, saying that 'his wife "got mad" and made the contribution using a joint credit card but that she "immediately asked for a refund and got the money back."' [Tulsa World]
FEC records show that Drummond also gave:
Searching the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, one can find that Drummond has given to the following Democratic candidates since 2015:
(UPDATE: there are even more donations to Democrats on the old, pre-2015 system. I have not had time to go through them all, but it includes $500 to Drew Edmondson, $500 to Tom Adelson, and $1,500 to Pete Regan)
I absolutely question the conservative and/or Republican credentials of anyone who gives money to Democratic candidates.
 Before Donating To Joe Biden, Gentner Drummond Supported Dr. Coburn’s Democrat Opponent TULSA, OK (May 16th) – On August 31, 2020, Gentner Drummond donated $1,000 to Joe Biden for President, but before that donation, an FEC report reveals that Gentner Drummond donated to Democrat Brad Carson, who ran against Dr. Tom Coburn. by Jamison Faught - May 18, 2022 at 08:15AM |
O'Connor hits Drummond on donations to Biden, Coburn's 2004 Democrat opponent Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
State Health Department addresses questions over infant formula shortage
 OSDH Shares FAQs Addressing the Current Infant Formula Shortage
OKLAHOMA CITY – OSDH understands the difficulties the current infant formula shortage is causing in our state. While we are unable to become directly involved in the supply-chain process, we will try to keep Oklahomans up-to-date on how to find resources and updates as they become available from the federal government and manufacturers. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 18, 2022 at 07:55AM |
State Health Department addresses questions over infant formula shortage Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Pamela Gordon releases CD2 campaign launch video
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Here's a press release from one of the 14 Republicans running for Congress in Oklahoma's 2nd District, Pamela Gordon. Video at the bottom.  PAMELA GORDON RELEASES CAMPAIGN LAUNCH VIDEO IN OKLAHOMA’S 2nd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
MCALESTER, OK (May 17th) – Today Republican candidate for Oklahoma 2nd Congressional District, Pamela Gordon has released her official launch video for her campaign which can be seen below. Read more »by Jamison Faught - May 17, 2022 at 06:07PM |
Pamela Gordon releases CD2 campaign launch video Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
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