Gov. Stitt considering new special session on tax cuts

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt mulling new special session on tax cutsby Carmen Forman, Oklahoma VoiceDecember 22, 2023 OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt said Friday he is considering calling lawmakers into another special session on tax cuts early next year.Stitt said he’d like to see lawmakers approve a 0.25% personal income tax...

Rep. McBride thanks State Supt. Walters for subpoena response

Chairman McBride Acknowledges Walters' Subpoena ResponseOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 26th) – Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, today released a statement acknowledging State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters' compliance with a recently issued subpoena. The subpoena required delivery of records and communications requested...

Small: OSU president in denial over DEI

OSU president in denialBy Jonathan SmallGov. Kevin Stitt took an important step when he recently issued an executive order targeting so-called “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) positions at Oklahoma colleges by banning the use of state taxpayer funds for DEI to the extent those bureaucrats and programs treat people differently...

Merry Christmas!

Have a very merry Christmas! The account of the birth of Jesus Christ, from Luke 2: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one...

Speaker McCall files income tax cut bills ahead of 2024 session

Speaker McCall Files Tax Cut Legislation Ahead of SessionOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 21st) – Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, has filed multiple pieces of legislation regarding personal income tax cuts ahead of the upcoming session of the Oklahoma Legislature. The bills are the latest in a series of tax cut plans that...

Brecheen's freshman year legislative highlights

2023 Wrapped: Congressman Brecheen’s Legislative Work Highlights Washington, D.C. (Dec. 20th) – As we reach the conclusion of Congressman Brecheen’s first year in office, here are some of the top legislative highlights of the year in case you might have missed it.&nb...

Stitt forms 'One Oklahoma Task Force' to confront continued impact of McGirt

GOVERNOR STITT FORMS ONE OKLAHOMA TASK FORCE TO CONFRONT THE CONTINUED IMPACT OF MCGIRT OKLAHOMA CITY (December 22, 2023) - Today, Governor Stitt signed Executive Order 2023-32, creating the One Oklahoma Task Force to provide the Governor, Legislature, Tribal leaders, and congressional delegation with legislative...

OCPA president calls on Kayse Shrum to honor OSU’s ‘historic values’

OCPA president calls on Kayse Shrum to honor OSU’s ‘historic values’OKLAHOMA CITY (December 18, 2023)—Recent events have demonstrated to Americans the extent of the rot in higher education, especially in elite institutions. But the problems are here at home, too—including at Oklahoma State University—and it’s time for policymakers...

OK Dems open '24 primary to Independents; GOP and Libertarians keep closed primaries

Independents Eligible to Vote in 2024 Democratic Primary Elections(Oklahoma City, Dec. 18th) – State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced today that he has been notified by the Oklahoma Democratic Party that it will allow Independents to vote in its primaries and runoff primaries during the 2024-2025 election years....

Workhorse for his constituents: Congressman Brecheen's first year in office by the numbers

He's a workhorse, for sure! Honestly, I don't recall any other member of Congress putting this sort of constituent engagement in like Brecheen has.2023 Wrapped: Congressman Brecheen and His Team Ensure Oklahoma Constituents’ Voices are Heard Within “The People’s House”Washington, D.C. (December 18th) – As we reach the conclusion...

Attorney General's Open Meetings, Open Records seminars see record turnout

Open Meetings, Open Records seminars see record turnout OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 14, 2023) - More than 900 Oklahomans attended a series of Open Meetings and Open Records seminars presented this fall by the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office and the Oklahoma Press Association in different regions of the state.&nb...

OKGOP congratulates Logan County GOP on historic precinct organization

As a former county party vice-chair, I can attest that this is quite the grassroots accomplishment:Oklahoma Republican Party issues statement on Logan County GOPOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 18th) – Today, Nathan Dahm, Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman, announced a significant achievement for the Oklahoma Republican Party.   Logan...

State House schedules annual agency budget request hearings, available for public observation

House Schedules Annual Agency Budget Request HearingsOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 18th) – The Oklahoma House of Representatives is continuing its standard practice and tradition of fiscal transparency this year with upcoming agency performance reviews and budget request hearings.Each year, House Appropriation & Budget subcommittees...

Brecheen files bill to combat proposed Biden energy regulation that would harm ceiling fan manufacturers

Image by Eak K. from PixabayCongressman Josh Brecheen Introduces Small Business Ceiling Fan Manufacturer Protection ActWashington, D.C. (Dec. 14th) – Congressman Josh Brecheen introduced the Small Business Ceiling Fan Manufacturer Protection Act, which would combat a damaging proposed rule from the Department of Energy (DOE)...

State Sen. Pugh files VET Act to recruit military retirees to classrooms

Pugh files VET Act to recruit military retirees to classroomsOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 15th) – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to attract military retirees from around the country to Oklahoma’s classrooms. Senate Bill 1311 would create the Veterans Entering Teaching (VET) Act and pay for veterans’ schooling to become...

Gov. Stitt appoints Annie Vest as Director of OK Emergency Management

GOVERNOR STITT SELECTS EXPERT DISASTER MITIGATOR AS DIRECTOR OF OKLAHOMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTOKLAHOMA CITY (December 15, 2023) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Annie Mack Vest to serve as the Director of Oklahoma Emergency Management."Annie is an impressive industry leader for disaster mitigation and...

Small: Free speech double standard at colleges

Free speech double standard at collegesBy Jonathan SmallThe leaders of three major universities recently became free-speech absolutists – when it comes to defending anti-Semitic calls for genocide at student rallies. But if you “misgender” a man wearing women’s clothes, look out.The ever-shifting standards of college presidents...

Congressman Brecheen looks back on first year in Congress, what to expect in 2024

Looking Back on First Year Experience in Congress and What to Expect in 2024by Congressman Josh Brecheen (R, OK-02)First published in The McCarville ReportDecember 15th, 2023I wanted to take some time to reflect on what was a productive, and at times, challenging year and give a preview of what constituents can expect for the...

State Sen. Daniels, State Rep. Lepak file resolution in support of Israel

Sen. Daniels, Rep. Lepak file resolution in support of IsraelOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 14th) – Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, have filed a resolution to affirm support of Israel and to condemn Hamas. The resolution can be considered by the Oklahoma Legislature when it convenes in February. The...

Congressman Brecheen votes against "compromise" status-quo NDAA

Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes Against So-Called “Compromise” NDAAWashington, D.C. – Congressman Brecheen voted against the so-called “compromise” National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which maintains taxpayer funded abortion travel, taxpayer funded transgender surgeries, and radical climate alarmism, which contributes...

State Rep. Banning applauds Walters for dropping woke American Library Association guidelines

Banning Applauds Superintendent for Dropping ALA GuidelinesOKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, released a statement applauding State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters for working to eliminate all references to American Library Association guidelines in Oklahoma's Information Literacy Standards and proposing...

Senate Dems elect next leaders for 2025-2026 session

The minivan caucus (aka the eight Democrats in the Oklahoma State Senate) has anointed their presumptive leaders for the 2025-2026 legislative session:Senate Democratic Leader Floyd announces caucus election of Sen. Kirt as next leader; Sen. Brooks elected as caucus chair OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd...

Sen. Standridge files legislation to stop harmful DEI practices in Oklahoma universities and colleges

In related news, Gov. Stitt made moves yesterday to likewise attack DEI programs.Sen. Standridge files legislation to stop harmful DEI practices in Oklahoma universities and collegesOKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of Senator Standridge’s Interim Study on October 18, looking at DEI practices in our universities and colleges, Standridge...

Dr. Randy Grellner announces run for Senate District 21

DR. RANDY GRELLNER ANNOUNCES RUN FOR OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE“Our community deserves an honest and conservative leader.”STILLWATER, OK (December 13, 2023) – Dr. Randy Grellner, a prominent physician from Cushing, has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma Senate District 21. Dr. Grellner is a constitutional conservative Republican...

"Defund Discrimination": Gov. Stitt takes hatchet to taxpayer-funded DEI programs

Good for Gov. Stitt:GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS ANTI-DISCRIMINATION EXECUTIVE ORDER, TAKES AIM AT DEI MEASURESOKLAHOMA CITY (December 13, 2023) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2023-31, implementing greater protections for Oklahomans and their tax dollars against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).“In Oklahoma,...

Gov. Stitt appoints Tommy Humphries as District 4 District Attorney

GOVERNOR STITT APPOINTS TOMMY HUMPHRIES AS DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT ATTORNEYOKLAHOMA CITY (December 12, 2023) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Tommy Humphries to serve as district attorney for District 4, which encompasses Canadian, Garfield, Kingfisher, Blaine, and Grant Counti...

Walters troubled by Tulsa Public Schools actions

Walters Statement on Tulsa Public SchoolsOklahoma City, Okla (Dec. 12th) – State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued the following statement regarding Tulsa Public Schools (TPS): “Despite months of assurances from TPS that it would take seriously the profoundly troubling issues in the district, the TPS board showed...

GOP hold: Dusty Deevers wins SD32 special election

The voters in Oklahoma State Senate District 32 have spoken, and chosen Republican Dusty Deevers to fill the remainder of former Senator John Michael Montgomery's four-year term, which expires in 2026. Deevers received 3,104 votes (55.48%) to Democrat Larry Bush's 2,491 votes (44.52%).A Baptist pastor from Elgin, Deevers is...

Congressman Josh Brecheen announces Service Academy nominations

Congressman Josh Brecheen Announces Service Academy NominationsWashington, D.C. (Dec. 4th) – Today, Congressman Josh Brecheen announced the following service academy nominatio...

House Page Program now accepting applications

House Page Program Now Accepting ApplicationsOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 4th) – The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program is now accepting applications for the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Musta...

Pro Tem Treat releases plans for new Senate budget process

Pro Tem Treat Releases Plans for New Senate Budget ProcessOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 4th) – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the Senate’s plan for more budget transparency and an estimated timeline for the Senate’s new budget propos...

Small: Time for Oklahoma judicial selection overhaul

Time for Oklahoma judicial selection overhaulBy Jonathan SmallWhen Oklahomans cast their ballots, they expect the election results will have consequences. Winning candidates, having received majority support, are expected to then implement policies endorsed by voters.In presidential elections, a candidate’s judicial philosophy...

Bergstrom files bills to create a pathway to zero income tax, enhance administrative rules oversight

Bergstrom files bill to create a pathway to zero income taxOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 7th) - On Wednesday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, filed Senate Bill 1228, a measure that would outline a pathway to eliminate the Oklahoma state income tax. This significant proposal aims to alleviate the burden on hardworking Oklahomans and...

Oklahoma Ethics Commission announces new Executive Director

Ethics Commission Announces New DirectorWelcoming the Next Ethics Commission Executive Director (December 7th) The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is excited to announce, introduce, and welcome its next Executive Director, Lee Anne Bruce Boone. She will be the 4th Executive Director to serve the Oklahoma Ethics Commission since...

Gov. Stitt celebrates launch of OK Parental Choice Tax Credit

Gov. Stitt is celebrating  (after a brief 'optics' faux pas over whether he'd be applying for his kids) what appears to be a succesful launch of the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program, with what appears to be enough applicants in the first 90 minutes to use up the entire first-year allocation of...

Cong. Brecheen holding his final telephone town hall of the year TONIGHT

Congressman Josh Brecheen To Host Final Telephone Town Hall of the Year TONIGHT, December 5th at 7 PM CTWashington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen will be hosting the final telephone town hall of the year tonight, Tuesday, December 5th at 7 PM CT.During the call, Congressman Brecheen will provide an update on some of the...

State Auditor Cindy Byrd endorses Trump

Just in from State Auditor Cindy Byrd:STATE AUDITOR CINDY BYRD ENDORSES PRESIDENT TRUMP(Dec. 4th) "I am supporting President Trump in 2024.""As Oklahoma State Auditor, I have seen the erosion of the dollar under the Biden administration. Biden's poor fiscal policies coupled with the national debt is crippling our Stat...

State Sup't Walters praises successful Thanksgiving break tutoring program

Walters Praises Successful Thanksgiving Break Tutoring ProgramOklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters hailed the success of a tutoring program designed to help at-risk students who are behind on reading with literacy support during the Thanksgiving holiday bre...

Rush Limbaugh and Paul Harvey on Thanksgiving Day's origins

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are able to take time today to spend time with loved ones, think back over the past year and forward to the next, and thank God for the many blessings you have been given. In this post, you'll find three videos for the day: Rush Limbaugh and Paul Harvey on the origins of Thanksgiving Day, and...

Black Friday at Muskogee's Glenndale Grace Firearms

Glenndale Grace Firearms & Training, a gun range and store located just north of Muskogee on U.S. Highway 69, is marking 'Black Friday' and 'Small Business Saturday' this week with a special sale on classes, memberships, and their store invento...

Cong. Brecheen files bills to fight back against Biden's pro-abortion agenda

Congressman Josh Brecheen Introduces Two Bills to Fight Back Against the Biden Administration’s Pro-Abortion AgendaWashington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen introduced two bills today to fight back against the Biden Administration’s far-Left, pro-abortion agen...

Att'y Gen. Drummond issues opinion, guidance on state abortion laws

Drummond issues opinion, guidance on state abortion lawsOKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 21, 2023) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a formal opinion today explaining that Oklahoma law does not allow pregnant women to be punished for seeking, performing or self-inducing an abortion to intentionally terminate their pregnancy. The...

Small: Questionable ethics at Ethics Commission

Questionable ethics at Ethics CommissionBy Jonathan SmallOne of the most important jobs of a state attorney general is to protect citizens from overreaching government, so Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond deserves praise for reining in the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.In a letter sent to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission...

Walters introduces classroom discipline reform, aimed to empower teachers and parents

Walters Introduces Sweeping Classroom Discipline ReformNew Program Will Empower Teachers and ParentsOklahoma City, Okla (Nov. 16th) – State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Comprehensive Discipline Reform for Oklahoma schools today. Walters’ plan implements needed reform that empowers teachers’ and parents’ rights to hold...

State Sen. Pugh files bill to protect military surviving spouse benefits

Pugh files bill to protect military surviving spouse benefitsOKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 9th) – As Oklahomans prepare to celebrate Veteran’s Day, Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, filed legislation Thursday to honor veterans killed in action by protecting the benefits of their surviving spouses. He pointed out that surviving spouses only get...

Walters touts statewide tutoring program launch, open transfer success in Minco

In Minco, Walters Announces Success of Tutoring ProgramOklahoma City, Okla (Nov. 17th) – State Superintendent Ryan Walters visited Minco schools today to announce the successful launch of the statewide tutoring program and to highlight the highly successful open transfer and academic programs in Minco Public Schoo...

Lankford: stop gov't shutdowns by making politicians suffer consequences of their dysfunction

Want to prevent government shutdowns? Make politicians suffer the consequences of their dysfunctionBy Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) & Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX)If a business owner fails to generate profits, they are forced to lay people off or shutter their business. If a family can’t pay their utility bill, their water shuts...

State Auditor releases audit of Talihina Schools, finds thousands in improper spending by superintendent

CINDY BYRD RELEASES TALIHINA SCHOOLS AUDIT“Transparency, oversight, and accountability were disregarded.”OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (November 16, 2023) -- Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd today publicly released her audit of Talihina Public Schools. This investigative audit was requested by the citizens of the school...

State Dep't of Ed releases statewide school report card; Walters call scores "unacceptable"

OSDE Releases Statewide School Report CardStagnant, Unacceptable Results Show Need for Back to BasicsOklahoma City, Okla (Nov. 15th) – The Oklahoma State Department of Education released the statewide School Report Card today, showing results for testing in Spring, 20...

OK Congressional delegation asks Navy to name ship in honor of Checotah's heroic WWII sailor Paul Henry Carr

This is such a great idea. A year ago, I read 'The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors' by James D. Hornfischer (highly recommend), which focuses on an major but lesser-known naval engagement in the Pacific during WWII, the Battle off Samar (part of the larger Battle of Leyte Gulf). Oklahoma had several native sons...