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Democrats Inman, Dorman disappointed in Fallin’s call; Commissioner Doak supportive -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Nov-2012

COMMENTARY: Driving a man to drink -- Is Oklahoma state Treasurer Ken Miller “growing in office?” -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Nov-2012

Former House Speaker Kris Steele joins TEEM as executive director -

Staff Report

15-Nov-2012

Facebook fans have their say in final match -

Watchdog.org

23-Oct-2012

DEBATE: Hostility at Hofstra ends in a draw? -

Watchdog.org

17-Oct-2012

Speaker Steele honored as five Shawneee non-profits presented Kaiser grants -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

16-Oct-2012

Economist calls on Congress to head off possible financial crisis -

Stacy Martin

10-Oct-2012

COMMENTARY: Tobacco harm reduction – no news, or good Snus? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Oct-2012

Commissioner Costello determined to let union cats out of the bag -

Stacy Martin

05-Oct-2012

DEBATE: Romney wins in Denver by TKO -

Watchdog.org

04-Oct-2012

COMMENTARY: Can the Legislature do more than one thing at a time? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Sep-2012

America’s most important ballot question that you’ve never heard of (yet) -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Sep-2012

Energy independence no longer a dream -

Tom Price

30-Aug-2012

U.S. Energy policy is ‘not broke, just crazy’; critics offer antidotes -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Aug-2012

COMMENTARY: Power to the people who build the dream -

Mary Fallin

28-Aug-2012

Historic compact ends legal fight between tribe, state of Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Aug-2012

Stacy Martin joins CapitolBeatOK full-time -

Staff Report

24-Aug-2012

COMMENTARY: “Who built that?” A grandson’s question sparks reflections on economic liberty -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Aug-2012

Lt. Gov. Lamb praises Oklahoma firefighters, and Romney’s surge -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Aug-2012

Ryan: OK with Oklahoma Republicans -- and some Democrats, too? -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Aug-2012

Paul Ryan in Oklahoma: Fight for Freedom “begins now” -

Paul Ryan

13-Aug-2012

OPUBCO completes production assets and real estate sale to American Fidelity Assurance Co. -

Stacy Martin

08-Aug-2012

Agriculture Commissioner to Rep. Reynolds: Agency will contract with Youth Expo -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Jul-2012

In U.S. House, conservative Republican opposition could prevent passage of 2012 farm bill -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

18-Jul-2012

Oklahoma Rep. Frank Lucas defends U.S. House Agriculture Committee version of FARRM Act, presses for floor consideration -

Patrick B. McGuigan

18-Jul-2012

Rep. Morrissette to guide four interim studies with “health and safety” focus -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

17-Jul-2012

National commentator joins state think tank -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jul-2012

In hiring analysis, Express Personnel anticipates growth for commercial, light industry jobs -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Jul-2012

State Chamber, Oklahoman editorial and federal HHS contend the health exchange is a done deal -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jul-2012

Tom Coburn joins Republicans in Congress asking nation’s governors, including Oklahoma’s Mary Fallin, not to implement health care exchange -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Jul-2012

Insurance Commissioner Doak: More legal challenges of ObamaCare? -

David Arnett, TulsaToday

02-Jul-2012

Two Oklahoma City physicians applaud Supreme Court ruling -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jun-2012

Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry join federal and state “stand down” for safety -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-Jun-2012

In Fifth District congressional race, challenger Tom Guild presses Democratic themes -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Jun-2012

Institute finds nationwide state-level total of $900 billion in off-balance sheet debt; Oklahoma in lower-middle tier -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Jun-2012

May general revenue climbs, Rainy Day Fund may reach pre-Recession level -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Jun-2012

“The Grand Energy Transition” film (and book) present provocative and persuasive case for Natural Gas development -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Jun-2012

State revenue collections rise, as gross production receipts slide -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

06-Jun-2012

Fallin signs bills boosting funding for Department of Transportation -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Jun-2012

Commissioner Costello Recognizes Teleflora -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

25-May-2012

Fallin and legislative leaders announce budget accord -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-May-2012

Pruitt and other state Attorneys General urge Holder to appeal decision undermining state Capital Punishment laws -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

22-May-2012

Taiwan president says U.S. trade relations a priority for his second term -

Patrick B. McGuigan

21-May-2012

Thunder booms abroad -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-May-2012

Taiwan-Oklahoma trade relationship strengthens despite world fiscal turmoil -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-May-2012

Fallin, Steele, Bingman unveil tax proposal -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

18-May-2012

General Revenue report indicates “banner year” for Oklahoma’s economy -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-May-2012

Analysis: Romney can find comfort, and Obama concern, in Resurgent Republic's data -

Patrick B. McGuigan

30-Apr-2012

Doerflinger asserts “Oklahoma is more than OK” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

26-Apr-2012

Snapshots: Personhood foes unite, human trafficking opposed, Chamber cheers intangible protections, Fallin’s powers enhanced -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Apr-2012

American Legislative Exchange Council counters attacks from Common Cause -

Patrick B. McGuigan

24-Apr-2012

Oklahomans Embrace Income Tax Cut Some opposition to cutting to 4.75% comes from those thinking it does not go far enough -

Pat McFerron

19-Apr-2012

As he seeks reelection to Congress, Oklahoma’s Tom Cole is optimistic for Republican chances to win the presidency, U.S. Senate and U.S. House -

Patrick B. McGuigan

17-Apr-2012

Scott Walker brings conservative message to Citizenship event in Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Apr-2012

State leaders tout upcoming C-SPAN programming focused on Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

13-Apr-2012

General Revenue remains strong, sales taxes growth by double digits again -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

12-Apr-2012

Editor’s Notebook: Republican governors to visit, Democrats honor Dan Boren and Eason-McIntyre at Carl Albert Dinner -

Patrick B. McGuigan

10-Apr-2012

Gov. Mary Fallin Delivers Weekly Republican Address -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

07-Apr-2012

Fallin and Lopez unveil optimistic business survey, applaud Google expansion -

Patrick B. McGuigan

07-Apr-2012

Visitors from Kansas and Missouri encourage Oklahoma income tax phase out -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Apr-2012

Oklahoma Policy Institute speakers slam Laffer study, oppose income tax phase out -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Apr-2012

Oklahoma’s Tax Freedom Day is April 8, Tax Foundation analyst says -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Apr-2012

Two-year Revenue Growth Streak Ends as Collections Fall -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

03-Apr-2012

“Significant” income tax cut still within reach, as Fallin repeats her advocacy -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Apr-2012

At a Capitol Blue Room event, AT&T announces expansion of “Aspire” grant program to boost high school graduation, college and career preparation -

Patrick B. McGuigan and Stacy Martin

29-Mar-2012

Editor’s Notebook: Open Shop affirmed for state/local projects, Americans Elect gets ballot line for November, jobs lost in Poteau -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Mar-2012

Southern crude oil pipeline work to take about one year, creating 4,000 jobs total, 600 or more of those will be in Oklahoma -

Patrick B. McGuigan

25-Mar-2012

Oklahoma Rep. Lee Denney attends Obama speech, welcomes him to Cushing and applauds pipeline progress -- but disagrees on priorities -

Patrick B. McGuigan

23-Mar-2012

President Obama to detail “all of the above” strategy in visit to city, Cushing -

Patrick B. McGuigan

16-Mar-2012

Tulsa’s Sue Tibbs: tough lady, criminal justice reformer, loyal friend -

Patrick B. McGuigan

15-Mar-2012

Lt. Governor Lamb and Google Announce Oklahoma Launch of Online Tools for Returning Soldiers -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

15-Mar-2012

Editor’s Notebook: Senate advances income tax cut, conservation plan, pension back-fill -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Mar-2012

After debate, Oklahoma state Senate passes income tax phase out, 30-17 -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Mar-2012

House Republicans press transformational state income tax phase out, hundreds of millions of dollars in reduced spending -

Patrick B. McGuigan

12-Mar-2012

Dell retrenches, but ranks among highest Quality Jobs recipients -

Stacy Martin

12-Mar-2012

Analysis: For Ron Paul, with so much promise, what went wrong? -

Mike McCarville

09-Mar-2012

J.C. Watts and Herman Cain join Jackie Gingrich Cushman to rally support for former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Mar-2012

Editor’s Notebook: Pruitt goes national, city goes Foursquare, governor goes for western art … and Ohioans go to the polls -

Patrick B. McGuigan

05-Mar-2012

Steele discusses wide range of issues with reporters, is “extremely encouraged” by justice reinvestment intiative's advance in the Legislature -

Patrick B. McGuigan

02-Mar-2012

Laffer plan clears House Appropriations and Budget Committee -

Patrick B. McGuigan

29-Feb-2012

Governor Mary Fallin’s tax plan clears House A&B panel -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

29-Feb-2012

Former Corporation Commissioner Denise Bode boosts wind power in state visit -

Patrick B. McGuigan

27-Feb-2012

Oklahoma County Republicans celebrate Lincoln and Reagan, get charged up by analyst Dick Morris -

Patrick B. McGuigan

20-Feb-2012

Dick Morris says it’s still the economy … -

Patrick B. McGuigan

19-Feb-2012

Choctaw and Chickasaw nations seek partial summary judgment -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Feb-2012

While lawsuit reaches boiling point, other water issues scrutinized -

Patrick B. McGuigan

14-Feb-2012

State Finance: February brings all-time record in sales tax collections, all receipts up -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

14-Feb-2012

Commentary: What Would Reagan Do? -

Marc Nuttle

14-Feb-2012

Governor Fallin supports Attorney General Pruitt’s request for “comprehensive stream adjudication” -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

10-Feb-2012

President Pro Temp Bingman details Republican agenda in CapitolBeatOK interview -

Patrick B. McGuigan

08-Feb-2012

State of the State Address 2012 -

Governor Mary Fallin

06-Feb-2012

Details on Fallin’s income tax reforms will come on Monday -

Patrick B. McGuigan

03-Feb-2012

As caucus nears, Gingrich tells Nevadans he is best choice for GOP to reverse failed Obama policies -

Sean Whaley , Nevada News Bureau

02-Feb-2012

Indiana joins Oklahoma and Idaho in the ranks of right-to-work states -

Patrick B. McGuigan

01-Feb-2012

Corporation Commission release chides Rep. Proctor for pay raise claims -

Patrick B. McGuigan

28-Jan-2012

Oklahoma Education Association income plummets $1 million in past year -

Stacy Martin

27-Jan-2012

Dank, Sears and Steele unveil measures to extend moratorium on some tax credits and put stricter criteria into state constitution -

Stacy Martin

27-Jan-2012

Drill Right Technology – nation’s first drilling Oil and Gas Wells firm to get to “SHARP” Certification -

CapitolBeatOK Staff Report

27-Jan-2012

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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