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House leaders react to resignation of Howard Hendrick as DHS director  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Jan-2012
Dressed up and ready to dance: Both Boeing and Oklahoma were ready to party  -  
Stacy Martin
13-Jan-2012
Eleven years on, a fight that mattered: Right To Work in Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Jan-2012
General Revenue collections end first half of Fiscal Year 2012 on high note  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Jan-2012
Analysis: Indiana Leads the Manufacturing Belt  -  
James Holman
10-Jan-2012
Right-to-work bill moves forward in Indiana  -  
Benjamin Yount
10-Jan-2012
Comings and goings in the News: Boeing, Langston, Laster  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Jan-2012
Miller says 2011 brought economic health, 2012 looks even better  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Jan-2012
Treasurer Miller reacts cautiously to Mazzei, Dank and OCPA tax proposals, says “major change” should require voter approval  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Jan-2012
CapitolBeatOK: Help Us Grow  -  
01-Jan-2012
Leading CapitolBeatOK’s top 10 for 2011: pension reform, economic boom, proposed income tax phase-out  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin
28-Dec-2011
Steele outlines process to allow Oklahoma taxpayers to keep “money that rightfully belongs to them”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Dec-2011
Chamber leaders oppose some proposed tax credit reforms  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Dec-2011
Task Force on tax credits and incentives approves final report  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Dec-2011
45th IBCT’s calling cards bring Christmas cheer, Fallin applauds AT&T  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Dec-2011
Sullivan assumes leadership of Grand River Dam Authority  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Dec-2011
Jones: Audit of Grand River Dam Authority points to major problems during Easley era  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Dec-2011
Tulsa debt collection firm gets up to $9 million in state money from the Quality Jobs Program  -  
Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Dec-2011
Editor’s Notebook: Fallin for farms, Kids for Christmas  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Dec-2011
Oklahoma economy heads into a Merry Christmas season, Treasurer Miller says  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Dec-2011
Editor’s Notebook: Fallin on AMR bankruptcy, OCPA presses tax phaseout, task force meets, Costello assails “frontal attack” on family farm  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Nov-2011
World Reining League gets Capitol launch from Governor Mary Fallin  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Nov-2011
General Revenue grows in all categories, including oil, Doerflinger says  -  
CapitolBeatOK staff Report
15-Nov-2011
Commentary: Shaken But Not Broke: The Value of Earthquake Insurance  -  
John D. Doak, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner
08-Nov-2011
Insurance Commissioner Doak releases “Oklahoma Earthquake Facts”  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Nov-2011
Oklahoma rises above worldwide chaos  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Nov-2011
Miller: With revenue gap fading and a bright economic picture, Oklahoma is in an enviable place  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Nov-2011
Editor’s Notebook: Ban ends, protestors Occupy, Mitt visits, coal defended, cash portal, interview show premieres  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Oct-2011
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin elected chairman of southern energy board  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Oct-2011
Fallin announces more appointments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Oct-2011
Making the intangible tangible: Oklahoma Task Force looks at problematic precedent, and tough taxation issues  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Oct-2011
Federal Reserve national assessment: Things will be fine, unless they’re not  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-Oct-2011
Indiana’s Mitch Daniels highlights Liberty Gala in Tulsa  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Oct-2011
Fallin Unveils Plan to Revamp State Bridge System  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Oct-2011
Many credits, exemptions, abatements and other tax breaks extend beyond business interests  -  
Stacy Martin
25-Sep-2011
Rogers State University: Lowest four-year graduation rate, nine employees over $100,000 a year  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy L. Martin
23-Sep-2011
Fallin, Higher Ed officials unveil “degree completion” plan  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Sep-2011
State Democrats organize to oppose Labor Commissioner Mark Costello  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Sep-2011
In Oklahoma, improper unemployment benefits rate among the lowest – but still cost $67 million  -  
Stacy Martin
20-Sep-2011
Editor’s Notebook: a friendly bet, new watchdogs, Costello contends  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Sep-2011
Fallin’s new wave of 18 officials: Some old, some new, some blue  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Sep-2011
Governor Fallin announces 11 more appointments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Sep-2011
Doerflinger: You’re doin’ fine, Oklahoma  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Sep-2011
Fallin names Corporation Commissioner, civil appeals judge, health care authority board member  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Sep-2011
Miller: Oklahoma Economy Hot in August  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Sep-2011
"A tale of two economies" -- Oklahoma's economic advance continues amidst U.S. lethargy  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Sep-2011
Jeff Cloud leaving Oklahoma Corporation Commission  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Sep-2011
A. G. Pruitt joins nationwide group of Attorneys General in Inquiry into Trafficking Practices by Backpage.com  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Aug-2011
AT&T pledges restored jobs if merger is approved, Oklahoma minority business advocates back federal regulatory consent  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
31-Aug-2011
Editor’s Notebook: comp clarification, comp conviction, rate rebate, defense costs, constitutional reserve, tax debate  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Aug-2011
Oklahoma Farm Bureau, other rural advocates support proposed AT&T/T-Mobile merger  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Aug-2011
Doak announces workers comp analyst to seek insurance rate reduction  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Aug-2011
Commissioner Mark Costello brings business-friendly agenda to the Labor Department job  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Aug-2011
Editor’s notebook: Disasters, a watchdog, manufacturing impact  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Aug-2011
Governor Fallin announces appointments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Aug-2011
Seeking to define the word “reimbursement” – task force looks at successful incentive program, and who benefits  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Aug-2011
Hearing on residential energy efficiency draws crowd to state House chamber  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Aug-2011
Treasurer Ken Miller surveys positive momentum for state government after first few months in office  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Aug-2011
Legislative leaders name Joint Legislative Water Committee, with diverse group of 16 members  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Aug-2011
Treasurer Miller says energy industry still leads revenue growth  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Aug-2011
Treasurer Ken Miller describes “moderated economic growth,” hopes Washington “doesn’t screw things up”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Aug-2011
Pruitt announces pension probe, Steele and McDaniel press additional reforms  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Jul-2011
Tom, Mike and Jonathan: Shades of Difference  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Jul-2011
Fallin hopeful of future investments in Oklahoma economy  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Jul-2011
Gov. Fallin expresses deep concern over “huge impact” of possible federal default  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Jul-2011
State’s largest teachers union ready to take on school districts after loss of “trial de novo” option  -  
Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Jul-2011
Editor’s Notebook: A Chamber hire, a legal hearing, a pension focus  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Jul-2011
When a credit is an offset, is an exemption, is a reserve, is a bailout: Task Force tackles insurance industry tax credits  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Jul-2011
Governor Fallin announces appointments to Science and Technology Council  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Jul-2011
Oklahoma City state Rep. Sally Kern describes book writing process  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Jul-2011
State Chamber senior VP steps down  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jul-2011
Internal Revenue Service list shows varied state groups losing tax-exempt status  -  
Stacy Martin
06-Jul-2011
Miller describes “up and up” state economy, but worries about U.S. default  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Jul-2011
Editor’s Notebook: Barresi bashing, benefits boost, farm friends, friendly gift  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Jul-2011
Fallin puts Sandy Bracken on state banking board  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Jul-2011
Study: Oklahoma farm subsidies total $5.40 billion from 1995 to 2010  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Jun-2011
The Eyes of the Beholders: Is Oklahoma a rich state, or a poor state?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Jun-2011
Commentary: FCC report details fall of state, local news but offers wrong solution  -  
Jason Stverak
27-Jun-2011
Oklahoma's largest teachers' union losing members  -  
Stacy Martin and Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Jun-2011
Fallin’s first choices: Conservative Republicans, for the most part  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-Jun-2011
Fallin’s first choices: One-fourth are re-appointments  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Jun-2011
PIMCO guru: The bad news is that the bad news is worse  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Jun-2011
Analysis: Oklahoma ranked twelfth in freedom among the 50 states  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Jun-2011
Treasurer Miller on state economy and government tax revenue: “The crisis is over”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Jun-2011
Oklahoma state government revenue 12-month receipts top $10 billion  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Jun-2011
Pruitt slams federal EPA, files lawsuit  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-May-2011
Fallin gets “quick action closing” mechanism, but no new funding  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
31-May-2011
Waters Resources board spokesman defends water plan process  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-May-2011
Fallin names GRDA board member, May and April appointments sketched  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-May-2011
Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan: The end of the beginning  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-May-2011
Fallin’s flurry of favorites: Chief executive puts appointees in place for tourism, small colleges, other posts  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-May-2011
Fallin to sign several “agenda” bills Tuesday morning  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-May-2011
Gnawing the bone: Analyzing Oklahoma’s 2012 budget  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-May-2011
Speaker Kris Steele hails “breadth of accomplishments” in 2011 session  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-May-2011
Workers comp bill moves ahead, increased use of workplace medical programs is missing  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-May-2011
Editor’s Notebook: SHOPPing, no exchanges allowed, Chamber votes, Preston’s projections  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-May-2011
Legislative leaders and Governor Fallin announce budget outline  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-May-2011
Editor’s Notebook: Pension reform nears, economic hopes, budget prospects  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-May-2011
CapitolBeatOK wins honors from Society of Professional Journalists  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-May-2011
Terrill, small band of Republicans fail “Kern-servative” test  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Apr-2011
Municipal collective bargaining law headed for repeal  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Apr-2011
Speaker Steele announces standing conference committees  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Apr-2011
Governor Fallin reappoints Joe Hall to OSU/A&M Board  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Apr-2011
Allocations to General Revenue summarized, tax collections near pre-recession levels, Finance official says  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Apr-2011
Fallin appointments made in higher education, common education, transportation  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Apr-2011
Larry Nichols to lead Oklahoma City’s Alliance for Economic Development  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Apr-2011
House Speaker Kris Steele says study of tax credits and exemptions is serious, ongoing  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Apr-2011
State Insurance Department wins $51 million claim against insolvent HMO  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Apr-2011
Pro Tem Brian Bingman analyzes conservative progress in Senate, including Tea Party role  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Apr-2011
House Democrats press majority Republicans on budget, proposed park closings  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Apr-2011
Train Wreck, or hopeful prelude? Exchanges, compacts, Medicare, Medicaid -- sidebars, or key to the future?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Apr-2011
“Quick Action” fund goes from Senate Finance panel to floor  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Apr-2011
Fallin signs lawsuit reform bills before Republican allies, business leaders and medical doctors.  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Apr-2011
H.B. 2128 -- “hard cap” on non-economic damages – goes to governor  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Apr-2011
With Fallin’s signature, aerospace engineer credit will be restored on July 1  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Apr-2011
Treasurer touts improvement in gross receipts, “relatively good pace” of recovery  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Apr-2011
Labor unions and allies rally at Oklahoma state Capitol  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Apr-2011
Bingman, Steele cheer advance of two lawsuit reforms  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Mar-2011
Government has no place in journalism  -  
Jason Stverak
30-Mar-2011
Two lawsuit reform measures to Gov. Fallin’s desk  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Mar-2011
Commentary: Why private sector unions are much different from government unions  -  
Bob Williams, StateBudgetSolutions.org
28-Mar-2011
Fallin asks Republican legislators to move quickly on priorities  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Mar-2011
Lt. Gov. Lamb named association vice chairman, lands 2013 city meeting  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Mar-2011
Rep. Danny Morgan’s boost to local employers stalled  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Mar-2011
House panel passes more lawsuit reforms  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Mar-2011
Two Fallin firsts: Corrections bill allows funds access; Boeing announcement cheered  -  
Capitol Beat OK Staff Report
21-Mar-2011
House sends Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund to Senate  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Mar-2011
Governor Fallin asks for passage of 'Quick Action Closing Fund'  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Mar-2011
February revenue collections continue positive trend  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Mar-2011
Senate approves workers comp bill 44-0, Governor Fallin encourages quick House action  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Mar-2011
Treasurer Miller names investment advisory committee  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Feb-2011
Lopez, Ming help launch Love-Chesapeake Kingfisher CNG station  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Feb-2011
S.B. 863, limit on non-economic damages in lawsuits, clears first hurdle  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Feb-2011
Anderson, Sykes advance Falllin workers’ compensation reforms  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Feb-2011
Accountability for a Competitive Economy: new 'ACE' book gives snapshot  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Feb-2011
Balance, with relatively small cuts? Fallin says Doerflinger and Coffee can  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Feb-2011
'ED' day provides focus on 2011 agenda  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Feb-2011
Miller says January data points to incremental recovery  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Feb-2011
Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance boosts new management procedures  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Feb-2011
Governor Mary Fallin's executive budget “not a work of fiction?” Time will tell  -  
by Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Feb-2011
Senate Judiciary Committee presses lawsuit reforms  -  
Legislative Staff Report
09-Feb-2011
Senate Finance panel approves end of aerospace incentives moratorium  -  
Legislative Staff Report
09-Feb-2011
Deby Snodgrass named executive director at Tourism Department  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Feb-2011
Senate Republican Rural Caucus unveils 2011 legislative agenda  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Feb-2011
Governor Mary Fallin gives State of the State address  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Feb-2011
CapitolBeatOK announces new affiliation with the Franklin Center  -  
03-Feb-2011
Doak praises Florida judicial ruling on “ObamaCare”  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Feb-2011
Doak issues insurance disaster declaration  -  
by Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Feb-2011
Secretary-designate Lopez welcomes Rep. Dank’s critical analysis, points to jobs retention as 'vital'  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Jan-2011
State ED group adopts Chambers’ 'Unified Jobs Agenda'  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Jan-2011
Governor Fallin selects Dave Lopez at Commerce  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Jan-2011
Superintendent Janet Barresi deems NAEP results a call to action  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Jan-2011
Bingman and colleagues press for budget cuts, Rice cautions: “don’t go too far”  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Jan-2011
Former Senator Jay Paul Gumm leaving Oklahoma  -  
Reposted courtesy of The McCarville Report
21-Jan-2011
Ownbey bill could alter eminent domain  -  
Legislative Staff Release
20-Jan-2011
Vet Board pulls rules, seeks fresh start in disputes over animal husbandry  -  
By Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Jan-2011
National group challenges privatization of ‘ED’ agencies  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Jan-2011
OK Policy points to key economic, budget and other trends  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Jan-2011
Governor Fallin names Gary Sherrer secretary of environment  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Jan-2011
Kim Holland takes national leadership post, Commissioner Doak responds  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Jan-2011
Nominations sought for 'Outstanding Achievement Award' in Agriculture  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Jan-2011
Meet the Press: Fallin reiterates inaugural themes of conservative governance, pro-business policies, education reform  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Jan-2011
Miller reports December government revenue tops estimate and prior year  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Jan-2011
Miller sworn in as Oklahoma’s 18th State Treasurer  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Jan-2011
Chambers announce unified jobs agenda  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2011
Derby seeks to aid elderly disabled  -  
Legislative Staff Release
06-Jan-2011
Fallin names Dr. Stephen McKeever as Secretary of Science and Technology  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Jan-2011
On the job: James Lankford takes the congressional oath  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Jan-2011
Corporation Commission approves PSO settlement  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Jan-2011
Governor-elect Mary Fallin selects Mike Ming as Energy Secretary  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Jan-2011
President Pro Tem Bingman anticipates large spending cuts  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Jan-2011
Kris Steele elected speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Jan-2011
Governor-elect Fallin names Glenn Coffee as Secretary of State  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Jan-2011
Pro-Tem Designate Bingman announces committees, organizational meeting Tuesday  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Jan-2011
AFP-Oklahoma lists 2011 policy goals  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Dec-2010
OFRG to cease operations, Peter Rudy moves to Oklahoma Watchdog  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Dec-2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee Assignments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Dec-2010
Fallin, legislative leaders back tax cut, Edmondson opposes trigger  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Dec-2010
Federal and state taxes finance redo of city’s Broadway Extension ramp  -  
Stacy Martin
20-Dec-2010
Board to certify revenue growth, scheduled income tax rate cut  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Dec-2010
Bill to include Workers Comp Task Force recommendations  -  
Legislative Staff Release
18-Dec-2010
Economist Larkin Warner sees flat performance in Oklahoma City data  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Dec-2010
Meir Shlomo, Israeli consul, reflects on world events, and 'OKIE' ties  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Dec-2010
D.C. group says more states disclose economic development deals online  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Dec-2010
Governor-elect Fallin, legislators talk jobs & growth at Chamber forum  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Dec-2010
House to study government streamlining  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Dec-2010
Speaker-elect announces House Committee leadership  -  
Legislative Staff Release
30-Nov-2010
Governor-elect Fallin names Jim Reese secretary of agriculture  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Nov-2010
Researchers receive $5.4 million from EDGE  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Nov-2010
Fallin names key economic advisors at Tulsa event  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Nov-2010
Fallin names Coffee, Nichols to co-chair transition  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Nov-2010
'OKCEOs' launched to boost early childhood education  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Nov-2010
Chamber leaders statewide united in opposition to S.Q. 744  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Nov-2010
Kim Holland may survive tide, John Doak’s tax history sketched  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
31-Oct-2010
Credits, exemptions, S.Q. 744: Walking through the weeds  -  
30-Oct-2010
Coburn endorses Doak in Insurance Commissioner race  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Oct-2010
Jim Marshall, Rinehart and Terrill ally, key player in Costello campaign  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Oct-2010
Pruitt gains endorsement from leader of fight against 'ObamaCare'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Oct-2010
Holland acts to recover fraud damages  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Oct-2010
Start-up could bring 19 'quality high-tech' jobs to heart of Oklahoma City  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Oct-2010
Independent agents endorse Commissioner Kim Holland  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Oct-2010
Oklahoma business leaders lobby Congress at Chamber D.C. Fly-In  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Sep-2010
Candidates for governor, superintendent back early childhood education  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Sep-2010
Speaker Benge praises Tulsa School conversion to CNG  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Sep-2010
Study finds continuing need for benefit reform  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Sep-2010
Candidate Doak joins Sen. Newberry, sponsor of S.Q. 756, to encourage yes votes  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Sep-2010
Oklahoma businesses join federal early retiree reinsurance program  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Sep-2010
State Chamber to bolster presence at Capitol with two hires  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Aug-2010
San Francisco court affirms ballot status for pension reform initiative  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Aug-2010
Holland leads chorus of praise for court’s ruling against health care tax  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Aug-2010
Kim Holland’s challenge sinks health claim tax hike  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Aug-2010
'Warmth, friendship, hospitality’ characterize 'sister states' of Taiwan, Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Aug-2010
Crawford, Doak contend in Republican runoff for Insurance post  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Aug-2010
Senate Pro Tem Glenn Coffee named Legislator of the Year  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Aug-2010
Ceremony, reception, music honors 30th Anniversary of 'sister state'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Aug-2010
Rep. Ryan Kiesel's 'progressive' memo decries Oklahoma legislative trends  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Aug-2010
Electronic signature gathering sparks scrutiny, discussion at I&R forum  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Aug-2010
Right to work, pro-business reforms credited for Boeing announcement  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Aug-2010
$70 million fee (or tax) hike: What did Miller do, and when did he do it?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Jul-2010
In Labor race, Reese gains major endorsements on eve of primary voting  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Jul-2010
Doak, Insurance hopeful, criticizes Commissioner Holland on claims fee  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Jul-2010
The State Chamber backs Insurance Commissioner Holland’s petition to court  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Jul-2010
Group designates Dan Sullivan 'legislator of the year'  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Jun-2010
State Chamber says Governor Henry’s vetoes hurt job growth  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Jun-2010
Often critical of new federal law, Holland to face an ‘ObamaCare’ critic  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Jun-2010
Yes and no: Gov. Henry issues 22 vetoes, closes book on 2010 session  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Jun-2010
Congressional economists provide new economic snapshot  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Jun-2010
State budget officers project continued fiscal challenges, slow growth  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Jun-2010
Tom Cole seeks reelection, predicts 'great year to be a Republican'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Jun-2010
In Congress, Oklahoma delegation pans union pension bailout  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Jun-2010
Coates: Native American center construction at risk  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Jun-2010
'Wistful' Brad Henry applauds 'bipartisan budget' in 'difficult time'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-May-2010
'Considering everything,' Speaker Benge gives an 'A' grade  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-May-2010
Lamb upbeat about 2010 achievements  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-May-2010
Coffee content with results, and ready to exit the stage  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-May-2010
Sen. Brown lauds passage of Health Care Choice Act  -  
Legislative Staff Release
28-May-2010
Workers' comp reforms head to governor’s desk  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-May-2010
Legislation streamlining workers’ compensation passes House  -  
Legislative Staff Release
27-May-2010
Americans for Tax Reform: H.B 2359 is a tax hike  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-May-2010
City Chamber opposes levy on health care claim payments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-May-2010
July 10 deadlines for urban & community forestry grants  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-May-2010
Kansas firm with state ties says moratorium bad for business  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-May-2010
Budget includes spending cuts, rainy day raid, enhancements  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-May-2010
State Chamber working on 'intangible' tax solution  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-May-2010
Benge reluctant to tackle immigration issues anew  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-May-2010
Brogdon optimistic about overriding firearms freedom veto  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-May-2010
Rep. Thompson focused on jobs, economic growth as 5th C.D. race unfolds  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Apr-2010
House Democrats slam tax credits, offer budget steps  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Apr-2010
Coffee, Benge comment on this week’s water controversy  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Apr-2010
Water supply adequate to support sales, tribal analysis concluded  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Apr-2010
Meacham ponders health care reform’s winners and losers  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Apr-2010
House passes comprehensive workers’ comp reform measure  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Apr-2010
For some, water sales (in or out of state) reach boiling point  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Apr-2010
Autism coverage bill goes to governor  -  
Legislative Staff Release
20-Apr-2010
Workers’ compensation bills advance to House  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Apr-2010
Labor race: Jones withdrawal sets stage for two-man GOP primary  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Apr-2010
Bipartisan women legislators host entrepreneurs, students  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Apr-2010
CompSource spends $100,000 to support status quo  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Apr-2010
Workers’ compensation reform bill passes House committee  -  
Legislative Staff Release
07-Apr-2010
Hot Water: H.B. 3061 advances to full Senate after 11-7 panel vote  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Apr-2010
Family Policy Council leader says concerns on vet bill allayed  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
31-Mar-2010
Family Policy Council slams House Bill 3202  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Mar-2010
Dick Rush retires after 23-year career at State Chamber of Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Mar-2010
Analysis: Forestry Assessment a fascinating read, input requested  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Mar-2010
Broadcasters induct Rep. Harold Wright into Hall of Fame  -  
Legislative Staff Release
19-Mar-2010
Coffee bills advance workers comp, education agendas  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Mar-2010
Jay Paul Gumm advances several proposals  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Mar-2010
Dorman seeks compromise to restore electric car credits  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Mar-2010
Brogdon’s pro-gun manufacturing bill clears Senate, heads to House  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Mar-2010
Gnashing teeth: Equine dentists, veterinarians joust over House Bill 3202  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Mar-2010
Business and labor union leaders praise court’s quick decision  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-Feb-2010
Labor hopeful rebuts news report  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Jan-2010
State analyst echoes Tax Foundation critique of film production incentives  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Jan-2010
News Briefs: Walters speaks, Steele elected, ‘Money’ likes us  -  
Patrick B McGuigan
21-Oct-2009
Will new models of paying for journalism thrive, and survive?  -  
Patrick B McGuigan
26-Aug-2009
Indiana governor laments newspaper troubles  -  
Patrick B McGuigan
26-Aug-2009
Crowding out Oklahoma's private sector: A real-world example  -  
Patrick B McGuigan
05-Aug-2009
Holland cracks whip on unlicensed insurance products, enhances risk  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Jul-2009
Jim Roth reflects on public service, future in Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B McGuigan
14-Jan-2009
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