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    OCPA Blasts OEA’s Demands, $3.3 Billion Price Tag

    The Okie on March, 9th 2018 in Budget Education OCPA

    March 8, 2018 OCPA Statement on OEA Demands After the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA) released its demands, OCPA president Jonathan Small released the following statement: “The OEA did not release a plan. Instead, the union, which represents a small percentage of Oklahoma teachers, released a set of demands with a total cost of $3.3 billion […]...

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    VIDEO: Lamb Releases First 2018 Campaign Ad

    The Okie on February, 27th 2018 in 2018 Campaigns Governor

    Lamb Campaign Unveils First Television Ad; Primary Election – June 26th OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, February 27, 2018 – Oklahomans for Lamb unveiled today its first television advertisement in support of Republican gubernatorial candidate Todd Lamb. The 30-second ad focuses on Lamb’s experience as a United States Secret Service agent and how those lessons helped shape […]...

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    Pinnell Leads Fundraising Race for Lieutenant Governor

    The Okie on February, 19th 2018 in 2018 Campaigns

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pinnell Again Leads Fundraising Race for Lieutenant Governor Conservative Leader Nearly Doubles Career Politician Opponents With More Than $100,000 Raised in 4th Quarter and Over $580,000 Raised to Date Tulsa, OK – Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate, entrepreneur, and small business owner Matt Pinnell announced today his campaign finished the fourth quarter fundraising […]...

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    VIDEO: OCPA Offers “Plan That Can Pass”

    The Okie on February, 12th 2018 in Budget Education OCPA Taxes

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCPA offers ‘a plan that can pass’ OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 12, 2018) — On Monday, the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) offered a revenue plan in hopes of breaking the tax-and-budget impasse at the state Capitol. “Oklahomans want to see teachers receive a $5,000 pay raise, but they know this can […]...

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    Coburn: $800 Million Tax Hike Is ‘Like a Bleeding Patient Needing Leeches’

    The Okie on January, 31st 2018 in Budget Okie'pinions Taxes US Senate

    In Oklahoma, treat the cause of the problem  By Tom Coburn As a doctor, I investigated the root cause of problems. Some doctors have fallen into the trap of just treating symptoms — this is the major reason for the overdose epidemic. In government, the prime way politicians, bureaucrats and some advocates approach government is […]...

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    Lamb: “I’m Against Tax Increases”

    The Okie on January, 22nd 2018 in 2018 Campaigns Governor

    ‘I’m against tax increases’: Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb rules out tax hikes as fix to state budget hole by Chris Casteel, NewsOK.com STILLWATER – Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb, campaigning for governor here Tuesday night, ruled out tax hikes as a way to plug the state budget hole and gave only faint praise to a coalition of […]...

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    State’s Occupational Licensing Task Force Releases Recommendations

    The Okie on January, 15th 2018 in AFP OK Economy Governor

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2018 Occupational Licensing Task Force Releases Recommendations OKLAHOMA CITY— Labor Commissioner Melissa Houston and the Occupational Licensing Task Force released its final report and recommendations to policymakers. The final report includes an introduction to the issue of occupational licensing, policy recommendations, and licensing blueprint, an analytical tool policymakers can use […]...

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    Liberal Freakout: PBS’ Frontline Profiles Scott Pruitt’s ‘War on the EPA’

    The Okie on October, 12th 2017 in Economy Energy Environment White House

    War on the EPA | FRONTLINE | PBS FRONTLINE investigates how Scott Pruitt went from fighting the EPA to running the agency....

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    PLUGGING THE RHETORIC; Memo: Voters Want Lower Taxes, Less Government

    The Okie on September, 20th 2017 in Budget Energy Polling Taxes

    Editor’s Note: Last week, much was made of new polling which seemed to show an appetite in the Sooner State to raise the gross production tax to fund the state budget. Despite the hype and several public misconceptions from those opposed to further Oklahoma oil/gas production and drilling we decided to ask Pat McFerron, one […]...

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    Lamb Taps Longtime Politico, Close Advisor Keith Beall To Lead Campaign Team

    The Okie on June, 20th 2017 in 2018 Campaigns Governor

    Keith Beall Joins Oklahomans for Lamb OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, June 19, 2017 – Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb announced today that Keith Beall has joined Oklahomans for Lamb as campaign manager. Beall, 48, has served as the Lieutenant Governor’s office chief-of-staff since 2011. “Keith Beall has been a consummate professional as my chief-of-staff at the state […]...

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    UPDATE: Coburn’s Budget Fix: Focus on Spending Reductions and Not Tax Increases

    The Okie on May, 12th 2017 in Budget Governor OCPA OK House OK Senate Taxes

    UPDATED STATEMENT FROM DR. TOM COBURN, FORMER U.S. SENATOR, ON EFFORTS TO INCREASE PERSONAL INCOME TAXES IN OKLAHOMA May 12, 2017 This week, House and Senate committees at the Oklahoma Legislature have passed multiple bills, including House Bill 2347 and House Bill 2403, which cap personal itemized deductions effective January 1, 2017. Dr. Tom Coburn […]...

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    Senate GOP Sinks House Repub., Dem. Revenue Deal To Hike Income, Cigarette Taxes, Expand Casino Gaming

    The Okie on May, 10th 2017 in Budget OK House OK Senate Taxes

    Tribal Gaming Expansion Plan Stalls Oklahoma Budget Talks By SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A major expansion of tribal gambling in Oklahoma — to include roulette and dice games — that House Democrats wanted in exchange for votes on a cigarette tax apparently derailed budget negotiations on Monday in the Legislature. House […]...

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    Coburn To Fallin, Legislature: Fulfill Your Campaign Promises & Protect Taxpayers

    The Okie on May, 9th 2017 in Budget Governor OCPA Taxes

    Statement from Former U.S. Senator Dr. Tom Coburn on Efforts to Increase Personal Income Taxes Yesterday, the House and Senate Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget passed House Bill 2347, which caps personal itemized deductions effective January 1, 2017. Dr. Tom Coburn has issued the following statement regarding efforts to have the bill approved by […]...

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    BREAKING: Pinnell Makes It Official, “I Am Running for Lt. Governor”

    The Okie on April, 20th 2017 in 2018 Campaigns

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2017 PINNELL ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR LT. GOVERNOR Tulsa, OK – Former Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman and small business owner Matt Pinnell today formally began his campaign for Lt. Governor of Oklahoma by filing a statement of organization with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. “Following months of encouragement from my family, friends, […]...

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    2018: Inman Announces Bid For Governor

    The Okie on April, 20th 2017 in 2018 Campaigns Democratic Party Governor

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Education, OK House

Amendment Adds Vouchers to Armed Teachers Bill

The Okie on March, 12th 2013

House roundup: Bill would let parents opt out of schools with armed teachers BY...

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Budget, Economy, State

Doerflinger Reports on General Revenue Fund

The Okie on March, 12th 2013

Income tax refunds, drop in natural gas production reduce total GRF receipts; sales taxes...

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Defense, The Road Ahead, US Senate

Fair: Showboat Or Patriot?

The Okie on March, 12th 2013

SHOWBOAT OR PATRIOT? by Steve Fair A filibuster is a type of parliamentary procedure...

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OCPA, OK House

OCPA: Marriage Helps Fight Poverty

The Okie on March, 12th 2013

Oklahoma House votes to fight child poverty, promote marriage BY TINA KORBE DZURISIN ·...

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Economy, OK Senate

Tax Cut Headed to House

The Okie on March, 12th 2013

State Senate passes income tax cut BY BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau Tuesday, March...

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Budget, US Senate

On the Sequester: In Praise of Tom Coburn (Video)

The Okie on March, 12th 2013

In praise of Tom Coburn and his dogged rebuttal to President Obama By Liz...

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Economy, Governor

Fallin, Kaw Nation Ink Compacts

The Okie on March, 11th 2013

Governor Mary Fallin Signs Compacts with Kaw Nation State, Tribe Ink Compacts on Tobacco,...

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Budget, Congress, ObamaCare

Paul Ryan Moving Forward with ObamaCare Repeal

The Okie on March, 11th 2013

Rep. Paul Ryan: House budget will assume the repeal of ‘ObamaCare’ By Alexander Bolton...

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Economy, OK House

State Chamber Applauds Economic Development Funds

The Okie on March, 11th 2013

State Chamber Praises Passage of Economic Development Legislation OKLAHOMA CITY (March 11, 2013) –...

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Budget, Congress

Cole: “The American People Deserve Better”

The Okie on March, 11th 2013

House Acts to Revise Sequester, Prevent Government Shutdown Mar 11, 2013 Much like the...

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Madison Project Taking Issue with US Rep. Cole

The Okie on March, 11th 2013 in Congress

DC Report: Cole in the crosshairs By RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer Published: 3/10/2013 For the second time in as many weeks,...

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Brakes Applied to OK County Tax

The Okie on March, 11th 2013 in Campaigns Economy OKC

Oklahoma County jail plan, sales tax votes put on hold By Zeke Campfield A plan to put a $281 million jail...

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