Small: Voters send education message

Voters send education message by Jonathan Small For years, regardless of even present-day record funding levels, Oklahoma has ranked among the bottom tier of states based on academic outcomes. Now, parents and Oklahomans from all walks of life and corners of the state are ready for change. That was the key message sent in the recent state runoff election for the Republican nomination for state superintendent of public instruction. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 29, 2022 at 08:20AM

Small: Voters send education message Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

State Election Board Offers Tips, Reminders for Oklahoma Voters

This information is very important for all registered voters, particularly since redistricting took effect this year: State Election Board Offers Tips, Reminders for Oklahoma Voters (Oklahoma City) – Voters head to the polls Tuesday for the runoff primary and several nonpartisan elections. The State Election Board offers these tips and reminders to Oklahoma voters ahead of the August 23 Election. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 22, 2022 at 11:39PM

State Election Board Offers Tips, Reminders for Oklahoma Voters Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Lankford seeks to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions for illegal immigrants

Lankford, Marshall Seek to Prohibit Taxpayer Funded Abortions for Illegal Immigrants OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (August 17th) – Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) recently introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act to prohibit any employee or contractor with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) from transporting any illegal immigrant across state lines for the purpose of procuring an abortion. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 20, 2022 at 01:35PM

Lankford seeks to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions for illegal immigrants Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Reps. Bice, Sherrill introduce bipartisan 'Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act'

Bice, Sherrill Introduce Bill in Response to "Our Father" Documentary Washington, D.C. (August 17th) — After watching the Netflix documentary, "Our Father," Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 8600, the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act. This legislation would establish a new federal crime for knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive procedures and other fertility treatments. This new crime sets a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and includes fines and mandatory restitution to victims. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 19, 2022 at 04:36PM

Reps. Bice, Sherrill introduce bipartisan 'Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act' Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Lucas announces August town hall meetings in central Oklahoma

Congressman Lucas Announces August Town Hall Meetings in Central Oklahoma Cheyenne, OK (August 17th) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Creek, Osage, Kay, Pawnee, and Payne Counties on Monday, August 22nd and Tuesday, August 23rd. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 19, 2022 at 10:38AM

Lucas announces August town hall meetings in central Oklahoma Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Endorsements and Recommendations for the GOP Runoff

Tuesday is the Oklahoma Runoff Election, and voters all across the state will be heading to the polls to decide nominees in many different races. Below are a few of my voting picks. I know I'm just a lowly blogger, but hopefully the information in this post will be helpful with your voting plans. If you don't know where to vote, or want to see your sample ballot, use this helpful link from the Oklahoma State Election Board to find out. Early voting continues today (8am to 6pm) and tomorrow (8am to 2pm) at your county election board. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 19, 2022 at 07:51AM

Endorsements and Recommendations for the GOP Runoff Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

The disrupter we need in OKC: SD2 candidate Jarrin Jackson

One of the most competitive runoff elections coming up is in State Senate District 2, which covers the Claremore/Collinsville/Catoosa area, where Jarrin Jackson is facing off in this open seat against Ally Seifried. Seifried is the establishment pick, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in dark money flowing in on her behalf. Jackson, a West Point grad and retired Army Ranger, is an unabashed - and vocal - conservative. I caught up with Jarrin Jackson earlier this week to talk about his candidacy. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 18, 2022 at 08:00PM

The disrupter we need in OKC: SD2 candidate Jarrin Jackson Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

School Freedom Fund slams Frix for supporting shocking CRT legislation

State Rep. Avery Frix, candidate in the 2nd Congressional District GOP runoff, voted for a shocking piece of legislation that is chock-full of Critical Race Theory.  School Freedom Fund, a PAC operated by Club for Growth and supporting Josh Brecheen in the runoff, is running a new ad slamming Frix for voting with the Democrats in favor of the bill. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 18, 2022 at 03:32PM

School Freedom Fund slams Frix for supporting shocking CRT legislation Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Clay Staires exposes dark money PAC in HD66

Dark money has become a scourge in Oklahoma politics. Clay Staires, candidate for State House District 66, is one of the conservatives being opposed by big-money, Chamber-style, establishment dark money groups. Watch this 2-minute video he put out talking about the DC-based dark money attacking him (and other conservative candidates): Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 18, 2022 at 12:35PM

Clay Staires exposes dark money PAC in HD66 Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

The Frontier traces dark money in CD2 race

Journalist Reese Gorman at The Frontier has a great article out tracing some of the "dark money" that has flooded into the 2nd Congressional District race this year: Super PACs are spending big on GOP candidates in Oklahoma’s open U.S. House and Senate races.Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 18, 2022 at 11:42AM

The Frontier traces dark money in CD2 race Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Humphrey considers legislation to support state's ranchers

Humphrey to Consider Legislation to Support State's Ranchers OKLAHOMA CITY (August 17th) – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, today said he is considering proposing legislation that could be brought forward in the House's current special session to assist Oklahoma farmers and ranchers in the current drought. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 18, 2022 at 08:46AM

Humphrey considers legislation to support state's ranchers Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Early Voting begins Thursday for runoff election

Early Voting Begins Thursday for Runoff Primary (Oklahoma City, August 16th) – Early voting for the August 23 Runoff Primary begins Thursday for voters in all seventy-seven (77) counties. Early voting is available Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will also be available Saturday, August 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 17, 2022 at 02:00PM

Early Voting begins Thursday for runoff election Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

More left-wing, anti-Trump donors funding Frix for Congress

I posted on Thursday that an anti-Trump, pro-Clinton/Biden labor union is backing GOP candidate Frix in the 2nd Congressional district runoff election.  As I dug into Frix's campaign donations, I discovered that this was not an isolated occurrance.  Voters should ask: why is it that anti-Trump, pro-Clinton/pro-Biden donors are pointedly choosing Frix in the GOP runoff? Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 17, 2022 at 08:12AM

More left-wing, anti-Trump donors funding Frix for Congress Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Lankford bill simplifying disaster assistance application process advances to full Senate

Lankford Pushes Simplified Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance through Committee to Full Senate OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (August 16th) – A bill by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) along with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to simplify the process to apply for federal disaster recovery aid has advanced in the Senate. The bill would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a universal application across federal agencies for disaster survivors who are seeking federal assistance to recover from disasters. The bill was approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and now moves to the full Senate for consideration. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 16, 2022 at 03:38PM

Lankford bill simplifying disaster assistance application process advances to full Senate Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Red River TV examines claims made by Avery Frix, dismantles the facade with truth

In a just-released special episode of Point Blank on Red River TV, host Janelle Batts took a look at several claims made by 2nd Congressional District candidate Avery Frix. His carefully crafted campaign façade crumbles under the examination as the truth gets unearthed.Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 16, 2022 at 08:18AM

Red River TV examines claims made by Avery Frix, dismantles the facade with truth Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Gov. Stitt appoints Ken McQueen as Secretary of Energy and Environment

GOVERNOR STITT APPOINTS KEN MCQUEEN TO SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 15, 2022) – Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Ken McQueen to serve as Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment following the resignation of Ken Wagner effective September 3, 2022. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 16, 2022 at 07:00AM

Gov. Stitt appoints Ken McQueen as Secretary of Energy and Environment Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

OK members of Congress blast Democrats' Inflation Expansion Act

Get ready for the onslaught of 87,000 new [some armed?] IRS agents, along with more inflation. Comments from each of Oklahoma's 5 U.S. Representatives on the appalling legislation below:Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 13, 2022 at 11:50PM

OK members of Congress blast Democrats' Inflation Expansion Act Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Small: What is a conservative?

What is a conservative? By Jonathan Small Polling consistently shows a strong share of Oklahoma voters identify as conservatives. Therefore, Republican candidates do as well, if for no other reason than political self-preservation. But being conservative means more than checking off the pro-life and pro-Second Amendment boxes on a questionnaire, as important as those issues may be. So, what is a conservative?Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 12, 2022 at 09:40AM

Small: What is a conservative? Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Anti-Trump, pro-Clinton/Biden labor union backs Frix

On Wednesday, 2nd District GOP runoff candidate Avery Frix accepted a $5,000 maximum contribution from the UA Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote! Political Action Committee, an anti-Trump, pro-Obama, pro-Clinton, pro-Biden labor union with deep pockets for liberal candidates. This PAC is a huge supporter of left-wing candidates, with 91%+ of their tens of millions of dollars in donations going to Democrats, and the remainder generally going to the most moderate Republicans in office. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 11, 2022 at 03:00PM

Anti-Trump, pro-Clinton/Biden labor union backs Frix Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Dahm comments on "rogue Biden regime" raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

Sen. Dahm releases statement following raid at Mar-a-Lago OKLAHOMA CITY (August 10th) – State Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, released the following statement after the FBI raid of former President Trump’s home on Monday night. “This rogue Biden regime continues to outdo itself. This weaponization of the FBI and the DOJ against former President Trump is unprecedented and should frighten those who cherish their freedoms. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 10, 2022 at 10:49PM

Dahm comments on "rogue Biden regime" raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Lankford, colleagues move to stop contraband cellphone use in prisons

Lankford, Cotton, Colleagues Move to Stop Contraband Cellphone Use in Prisons OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (August 8th) – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) to introduce the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, legislation to prevent contraband cellphone use in federal and state prison facilities by allowing state and federal prisons to use cell phone jamming systems. The bill gives state and federal prisons the authority to implement a jamming system to protect inmates, guards, and the public at large. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) joined Lankford and Cotton in introducing the bill. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN) introduced companion legislation in the House Of Representatives. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 09, 2022 at 02:34PM

Lankford, colleagues move to stop contraband cellphone use in prisons Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Ted Cruz endorses Josh Brecheen in CD2 runoff

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz today endorsed Josh Brecheen in Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District GOP runoff. Aditionally, Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT) of the House Freedom Caucus will be joining Brecheen on the campaign trail, with stops planned today (Bartlesville, 4:30pm) and tomorrow (Muskogee, 8:00am). Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 08, 2022 at 01:00PM

Ted Cruz endorses Josh Brecheen in CD2 runoff Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Small: “Woke” trend not inevitable in Oklahoma schools

“Woke” trend not inevitable in Oklahoma schools By Jonathan Small National and state headlines may lead Oklahoma parents to fear “woke” indoctrination in public schools is inevitable and cannot be stopped. That’s not the case. Indeed, actions taken in recent years are already bearing fruit. A 2021 law, HB 1775, banned classroom instruction or staff training that advocates that “an individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously.” Thanks to that law, State Board of Education was recently able to penalize both Tulsa Public Schools and the Mustang district for violating the anti-Critical Race Theory law. Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 07, 2022 at 03:08PM

Small: “Woke” trend not inevitable in Oklahoma schools Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Flashback: Frix's $2k lobbyist-paid trip to National Popular Vote conference in NYC

Sate Rep. Avery Frix, running against former State Sen. Josh Brecheen in the 2nd Congressional District's GOP runoff, is keen to remind voters of Brecheen's greatest (single?) blemish from eight years ago in the state legislature, when Brecheen cast an ill-advised (and swiftly recanted) vote in support of a National Popular Vote compact bill authored by a fellow Republican. Frix doesn't want voters to remember the time - just four years ago - after Donald Trump's 2016 election, that he took a lobbyist-paid junket to New York City for a National Popular Vote conference. Does anybody remember this? (In NYC on the IRPE-paid trip. L-R: Rep. Avery Frix, Rep. McDugle's then-mistress, Rep. Baker's husband, Rep. Kevin McDugle, Rep. Rhonda Baker) In mid-December 2017, three Republican state representatives (among them being Avery Frix) took a trip to New York City to attend a conference put on by the Institute for Research on Presidential Elections. The group spent a little over $2,000 on Avery Frix. The purpose of the junket was to learn about the IRPE's efforts to change how we elect the President from the Electoral College system to a national popular vote.Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 06, 2022 at 08:19PM

Flashback: Frix's $2k lobbyist-paid trip to National Popular Vote conference in NYC Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Runoff Poll: Mullin and Walters lead big, Brecheen and Frix nearly tied

Tulsa's News On 6 and Oklahoma City's News 9 partnered with SoonerPoll to survey the Republican runoff elections for U.S. Senate, State Superintendent, and 2nd Congressional District. Here are the topline results: Read more » by Jamison Faught - August 06, 2022 at 08:04AM

Runoff Poll: Mullin and Walters lead big, Brecheen and Frix nearly tied Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico