Be a weed-killer: vote today AGAINST State Question 820's recreational marijuana legalization

I can't expound on this any better than others have. Oklahoma has enough problems without exponentially exacerbating marijuana's hostile takeover of our state. Please vote no on State Question 820. Check out these links for reasons on why to vote no: Read more » by Jamison Faught - March 07, 2023 at 06:40AM

Be a weed-killer: vote today AGAINST State Question 820's recreational marijuana legalization Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Public School Administrators urge NO vote on SQ 820

School Administrators Urge NO Vote on SQ 820 OKCPS Superintendent Sean McDaniel: “Legalizing recreational marijuana for adults will lead to more children having access and trying it” (March 6th) School administrators from across the state gathered at the state capitol today to encourage a NO vote on SQ 820, the effort to legalize recreational marijuana in the state.   All speakers iterated they were making these statements as individuals with experience in our schools and were not speaking on behalf of the entities where they are employed. Muskogee Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall led off the event.  “Under the cover of the state’s medical marijuana program, we have seen an increase in students using marijuana.  SQ 820 will increase that access and puts our schools in a very difficult situation because marijuana’s use is so difficult to detect. As educators our goal is to maximize a student’s ability to achieve, but marijuana strikes at that very core.  Ingesting THC as the adolescent brain is actively developing has horrible consequences. Marijuana use among those under 25 harms brain development including difficulty in thinking, problem solving, and memory loss,” Mendenhall stated. Read more » by Jamison Faught - March 06, 2023 at 08:56PM

Public School Administrators urge NO vote on SQ 820 Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

State sovereignty, government accountability, warrant protection

State sovereignty, government accountability, warrant protection By Jonathan Small A state’s citizens have the right to self-government. They also have the right to hold government officials accountable. Most Oklahomans support both concepts. But they are under attack via a proposed federal regulation related to declaring a “public health emergency.” Fortunately, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is pushing back. Read more » by Jamison Faught - March 05, 2023 at 08:25PM

State sovereignty, government accountability, warrant protection Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Lankford, Rubio reintroduce bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

Lankford Continues Work to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent WASHINGTON, DC (March 2nd) - Ahead of Daylight Saving Time, Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 for the 118th Congress. The legislation would end the antiquated practice of changing clocks twice a year. Read more » by Jamison Faught - March 05, 2023 at 02:18PM

Lankford, Rubio reintroduce bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

State Election Board offers tips, reminders for Oklahoma voters ahead of Tuesday election

State Election Board Offers Tips, Reminders for Oklahoma Voters (Oklahoma City || March 3rd) – Voters head to the polls Tuesday, March 7 for a special state question election. Some voters also have county questions and local propositions on the ballot. The State Election Board offers these tips and reminders to Oklahoma voters. Read more » by Jamison Faught - March 04, 2023 at 01:03PM

State Election Board offers tips, reminders for Oklahoma voters ahead of Tuesday election Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

Senate passes bill to make first conviction of domestic violence against pregnant women a felony

Senate supports bill making first conviction of domestic violence against pregnant women a felony OKLAHOMA CITY (March 2nd) – The full Senate has approved a bill to make domestic violence against a pregnant woman a felony upon the first conviction.  Senate Bill 1046, by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, was approved unanimously on Thursday after previously winning support in two separate Senate committees. Read more » by Jamison Faught - March 04, 2023 at 11:22AM

Senate passes bill to make first conviction of domestic violence against pregnant women a felony Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico

State Senate approves interstate teacher compact bill

Senate approves interstate teacher compact bill OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 28th) – The full Senate has given unanimous approval to a bill that would make it easier for teachers in military families to resume their careers after being transferred to a new state. Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, is the principal author of Senate Bill 467, creating the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact (ITMC) Act. Read more » by Jamison Faught - March 03, 2023 at 11:17PM

State Senate approves interstate teacher compact bill Click the title to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico