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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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Congress, Press Release

Cole adds Subcommittee Vice-Chair to already impressive résumé

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

Cole Named Vice Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Jan...

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Article, Economy, Education, Governor, Infrastructure, OK House, State

Shannon, GOP outline session priorities, agenda

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

AP: OK House Republicans unveil 2013 agenda By SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press January 31,...

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Governor, OpEd, State

For Doerflinger, new budget is best chance for real reform

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

Oklahoma finance secretary: Performance needs to be emphasized in state budget By Preston Doerflinger...

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Article, State, Tulsa

Agency OK’s Tax-Exempt Financing for Tulsa Apartment Deal

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

Tulsa World: State OKs $43 million deal for troubled Tulsa apartment complex BY ZIVA...

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Article, Immigration, National

Immigrants Optimistic, Critics Skeptical of Immigration Reforms

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

Bipartisan immigration reform has many optimistic for positive changes BY GINNIE GRAHAM World Staff...

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Gun Control, Press Release, State

Bill would allow concealed on public buses

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

Legislation Would Eliminate Gun-Related Felony Contact: State Rep. Paul Wesselhöft, Office: (405) 557-7343 OKLAHOMA...

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Healthcare, Press Release, State

Kirby: Newborn heart screenings could help save lives

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

Lawmakers Want Heart Screenings for Newborns Contact: State Rep. Dan Kirby, Office: (405) 557-7356 OKLAHOMA...

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Article, White House

With more than 12m still unemployed, Obama gives up on ‘jobs council’

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

AP: Obama’s jobs council shutting down Thursday By JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP)...

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Press Release, US Senate

Inhofe addresses concerns over Hagel nomination

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

INHOFE OPENING STATEMENT ON NOMINATION HEARING FOR SEN. CHUCK HAGEL AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE...

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Article, Governor, ObamaCare, State

State’s Medicaid Rejection Won’t Penalize Thousands

The Okie on January, 31st 2013

Health care rules specify exemptions, penalties BY WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer Thursday, January...

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Governor Mary Fallin to Deliver “State of the State” Address on Monday

The Okie on January, 31st 2013 in Governor State

This Monday, February 4, 2013, Governor Mary Fallin will deliver her third “State of the State” to a joint session of...

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Inhofe: Pentagon should be allowed to choose own cuts

The Okie on January, 31st 2013 in Article US Senate

Sen. Jim Inhofe wants flexibility for Pentagon if deep cuts occur By Chris Casteel, newsok.com WASHINGTON — Sen. Jim Inhofe has...

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