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    Horn’s “Pelosi Ping-Pong”

    The Okie on August, 29th 2019 in 2020 Congress Economy Taxes

    An OKIE ObservationAugust 29, 2019 Most political pundits were perplexed, but not necessarily surprised when Kendra Horn won Congressional District 5 in Central Oklahoma. In a “wave” election year you will see some seats that were not supposed to be competitive or even close, flip parties due to national and local indicators. The question is, […]...

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    Bice Announces Campaign for #OK-05 Congress

    The Okie on April, 26th 2019 in 2020 Campaigns Congress

    For Immediate Release: April 24, 2019 Stephanie Bice Announces Campaign for CongressConservative State Senator to reclaim seat for GOP (Oklahoma City) – Stephanie Bice, an Oklahoma City native who has earned a reputation as one of Oklahoma’s most effective conservative leaders, announced today that she will run for the United States House of Representatives in […]...

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    Exclusive: Stitt Seeing ‘Remarkable’ Support For Savings Account, Agency Reforms

    The Okie on April, 8th 2019 in Budget Governor Polling Taxes

    The Consumer Coalition of Oklahoma and Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associated (CHS) released the results of a recent poll of Oklahoma voters revealing a new optimism in the state and strong support for reforms championed by Governor Kevin Stitt.   “This poll shows a remarkable turnaround in optimism in the state,” said CHS President Pat McFerron, who oversaw […]...

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    Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell: Play To Your strengths

    The Okie on January, 26th 2019 in Education Governor Okie'pinions

    By Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell “Play to your strengths.” “I haven’t got any,” said Harry, before he could stop himself. “Excuse me,” growled Moody, “you’ve got strengths if I say you’ve got them.” Over the last few years, there have been a lot of Oklahoman’s down on their home state. As your new Lt. Governor, […]...

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    OKLAHOMAN: Kevin Stitt Deserves Nod in OK Governor’s Race

    The Okie on October, 22nd 2018 in 2018 Campaigns Endorsements Governor

    Kevin Stitt deserves nod in Oklahoma governor’s race by THE OKLAHOMAN EDITORIAL BOARD IN this year’s gubernatorial race, the major parties have nominated two very different, but accomplished, men. Republican Kevin Stitt is a political outsider who has achieved impressive private-sector success. He promises to apply business expertise to management of government, free from the […]...

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    AP: OK Republicans Targeted By House GOP Colleague, Out of State PAC

    The Okie on September, 29th 2018 in 2018 Campaigns GOP OK House

    Oklahoma Republicans targeted by colleague, dark money By SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press September 28, 2018 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When voters booted a dozen Oklahoma Republican legislators from office in the primary, the common thinking was that educators angry about classroom funding were behind the ousters. But there were forces at work beyond just agitated […]...

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    DEAD HEAT: Stitt, Cornett TIED At 37.5%; Hunter, Costello, Hofmeister Show 10 Point Leads

    The Okie on July, 26th 2018 in 2018 Campaigns Democratic Party GOP Governor Polling State

    From SoonerPoll, News on 6/news 9: SoonerPoll: Republican Runoff Poll for News9/News on 6 by TheOkie.com on Scribd SoonerPoll: (All Parties )Runoff Poll for News9/News on 6 by TheOkie.com on Scribd...

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    MUST READ: Oklahoman: OEA Targets Its Republican Legislative Allies

    The Okie on July, 10th 2018 in 2018 Campaigns Education Okie'pinions

    OEA targets its Republican legislative allies by THE OKLAHOMAN EDITORIAL BOARD THIS year, at the Oklahoma Education Association’s urging, most Republican legislators approved roughly $600 million in tax increases and provided an average $6,100 raise per teacher while boosting the school appropriation almost 20 percent. If Republicans thought those actions, which broke campaign promises for many, […]...

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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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OK House

OKC Fox Profiles Speaker Shannon

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

T.W. Shannon One-on-One With a vote of 68 for T.W. Shannon, R-Lawton, and 28...

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Article, OK House

Lawton Constitution on Speaker’s Rise and Leadership

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

Shannon’s political rise began with lessons learned at home BY KIM MCCONNELL, The Lawton Constitution...

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Article, OKC, OpEd

City’s River Continues to Provide Opportunities for Growth, Development

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

Ties strengthen between Oklahoma River, downtown By Steve Lackmeyer | Published: February 5, 2013...

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Article, ObamaCare, State

Shumate Leads Capitol Protest Against ObamaCare Rejection

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

Crowd holds rally at Capitol in favor of ‘Obamacare’ By WAYNE GREENE World Senior...

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Article, State

4,970 apply for Concealed Carry permit in January

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

OSBI: Record set for concealed handgun license applications By Staff Reports (Tulsa World) Published: 2/5/2013 Nearly...

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Governor, Press Release

Cancer Society Joins in Thanks to Fallin for Non-Smoking Initiatives

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Governor’s Proposal to Improve Health of Oklahoma...

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Obama, Tulsa

Tulsa Democrats to Discuss GOP using Constitution as ‘Political Tool’

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

It’s worth mentioning (and rather revealing) that the upcoming Tulsa Democrat luncheon will feature...

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Article, Congress, Obama

Mullin Blasts ‘Unaccountable’ Obama on Budget

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

Mullin statement on President Obama’s failure to submit a budget on time FOR IMMEDIATE...

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Article, OK House, State

Brecheen Bill on Covenant Marriage Advances

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

Oklahoma Senate panel supports covenant marriage bill ASSOCIATED PRESS A Senate committee has unanimously...

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Article, Tulsa

Mayor, Chamber Collaborate, Add Nearly 1,000 Jobs in January

The Okie on February, 5th 2013

Regional initiative brings 907 jobs BY LAURIE WINSLOW World Staff Writer A program that...

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TSET, Health Board applaud Fallin for local controls regarding smoking

The Okie on February, 5th 2013 in Governor Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Supports Allowing Communities to Decide to be Smokefree Restoring Local Rights Can Improve Communities’ Health and Economic...

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Ridley Defends Turnpike Cable Barriers, News 9 ‘Investigates’

The Okie on February, 5th 2013 in Article State

Temporary Cable Barriers: Government Wisdom Or Waste? Most drivers are familiar with one or both of these projects, and a few...

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