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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, […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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, […]...

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 […]...

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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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, […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

‘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 […]...

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 […]...