Congressman Hern announces key staff hirings

Congressman Kevin Hern Announces Key Staff Washington, DC -- Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-1) released the following statement announcing the hiring of numerous staff for both his DC and District offices. “I have worked hard since Election Day to assemble a team that will help me as I work for the people of Oklahoma’s 1st...

AG Hunter comments on SCOTUS case with major ramifications for Oklahoma

Attorney General Hunter Releases Statement after Oral Arguments in Carpenter v. Murphy at the U.S. Supreme Court WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Mike Hunter today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Carpenter v. Murphy case. “We appreciate the U.S. Supreme Court...

Gov-elect Stitt announces more staff, cabinet hires

GOVERNOR-ELECT KEVIN STITT ANNOUNCES CHIEF OF STAFF, SECRETARY OF STATE Oklahoma City, Okla. (Nov. 27, 2018) – Governor-elect Kevin Stitt announced today the hiring of his Chief of Staff to the governor’s office, the nomination of the Secretary of State, and the appointment of Deputy Secretary of State. “I am pleased...

OCPA column: Happy Birthday, Oklahoma

Happy Birthday, Oklahoma By Trent England, Executive Vice President of the  Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) Oklahoma’s birthday was November 16. On that day in 1907, President Teddy Roosevelt issued the proclamation that made us a state. It’s a fitting time to consider what it means to be a state and...

Music Monday: Happy Birthday

Since today is our son Clayton's first birthday, this week's Music Monday is Happy Birthday, played here by the BBC Philharmonic. Enjoy! See below for all previous Music Monday posts. Do you have a song you'd like to suggest for a future Music Monday? Email me at JamisonFaught@MuskogeePolitico.com. November...

Stitt expands transition team, announces Policy Committee chairs

Governor-elect Kevin Stitt Announces Expansion of Transition Team, Policy Committee Chairs OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Nov. 20, 2018) – Governor-elect Kevin Stitt today announced the expansion of nine additional members to Oklahoma’s Turnaround, the transition team for the Stitt administration, and the chairs for each policy advisory...

Music Monday: My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness

This week's Music Monday is My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness, composed by Christian songwriters Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. Enjoy! See below for all previous Music Monday posts. Do you have a song you'd like to suggest for a future Music Monday? Email me at JamisonFaught@MuskogeePolitico.com. November 12th, 2018: Hymn to the Fallen October 29th, 2018: A Mighty Fortress...

1889 Institute, Goldwater Institute publish alternative to occupational licensing

1889 INSTITUTE, GOLDWATER INSTITUTE JOINTLY PUBLISH PAPER There’s a better way to ensure occupational quality—without relying on the government. OKLAHOMA CITY (November 15, 2018) – Today, the government plays the role of granting occupational licenses to professionals, supposedly to protect consumers and ensure quality...

President Pro Tem-designate Treat files bill creating legislative watchdog office

President Pro Tem-designate Greg Treat files bill creating legislative watchdog office Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) will evaluate agency spending and performance  Senate President Pro Tem-designate Greg Treat on Thursday filed legislation to create a legislative fiscal watchdog office to help...

Election Results Maps: Oklahoma Legislature

I've had a busy week since election day, so I'm pretty far behind on posting about the results. Here are two maps illustrating the election results and new partisan makeup in the Oklahoma Legislature. First up, the Oklahoma State House: On a night when many expected Democrats to make major gains in the Legislature, Republicans...

Gov.-elect Stitt announces Oklahoma's Turnaround transition team

GOVERNOR-ELECT KEVIN STITT ANNOUNCES TRANSITION TEAM OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Nov. 13, 2018) – Governor-elect Kevin Stitt today announced formation of Oklahoma’s Turnaround, the transition team for the Stitt administration. The transition team will work with Governor-elect Stitt to recruit Oklahomans to serve in a Stitt administration...

Music Monday: Hymn to the Fallen

In honor of yesterday's 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, this week's Music Monday is Hymn to the Fallen, composed by John Williams for the film Saving Private Ryan, but put into a WWI tribute in this video. Enjoy! See below for all previous Music Monday posts. Do you have a song you'd like to suggest for a future Music Monday? Email me at JamisonFaught@MuskogeePolitico.com. October...