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Jonathan Small named president of Oklahoma's leading state public policy 'think tank'  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Nov-2015
New Oklahoma state laws take effect  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Oct-2015
Right-to-Try Law takes effect in Oklahoma  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Oct-2015
Halloween surprises: Politics and Raids  -  
Ernest Istook
31-Oct-2015
Jenner is Woman of the Year? Stop the Insanity  -  
Ernest Istook
29-Oct-2015
COMMENTARY It's time for Gov. Fallin to appoint a Commissioner of Labor. Cathy Costello is the best choice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Oct-2015
Robert Henry to receive 'Light, Leadership & Legacy' Award  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Oct-2015
Istook's Insights: Vast conspiracy, and a vast failure  -  
Ernest Istook
26-Oct-2015
Cyndi Munson makes a splash, winning House District 85 for Democrats  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Oct-2015
Oklahoma City's Brenda Jones Barwick among top honorees at Women in Communications conference  -  
Staff Report
22-Oct-2015
Rep. Mark McCullough floats idea of a service tax to replace income tax levy  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Oct-2015
Michael Carnuccio departs OCPA to assume new leadership position  -  
Staff Report
22-Oct-2015
Mix-up, debacle, delay -- Lethal injection protocol flaws trigger controversy, introspection, and reconsideration of the death penalty  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Oct-2015
Istook’s Insights: Mandated citizen behavior, spending ‘crisis’  -  
Ernest Istook
21-Oct-2015
PAYRight program promoting past-due tax collections exceeds expectations  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Oct-2015
Istook’s Insights: Taxpayers pay for climate propaganda, standing for the National Anthem, buying and paying for compliance  -  
Ernest Istook
20-Oct-2015
At the eleventh hour, Feds grant Oklahoma 'REAL ID' reprieve  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Oct-2015
Lawsuit truce called until Spring 2016 on Oklahoma drug debacle – Glossip, Cole and Grant executions on hold  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Oct-2015
State Sen. Frank Simpson honored for work to assist military veterans  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Oct-2015
Rep. Mike Christian proposes law enforcement consolidation  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Oct-2015
Gross Receipts to the Oklahoma state Treasury continued to shrink in September  -  
Staff Report
15-Oct-2015
Tax Commission Offers PAYRight OK program  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Oct-2015
In under a decade, tribal gaming boosted OK state government revenues $1 billion  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Oct-2015
Sen. Jolley touts agreement to relocate Medical Examiner's office  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Oct-2015
Gov. Mary Fallin boosts awareness of domestic violence  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Oct-2015
Istook's Insights: Obama threatens to veto oil bonanza, stop eating, body image and gun propaganda  -  
Ernest Istook
13-Oct-2015
Rep. Morrissette sponsors interim legislative hearing on brain and nutrition health  -  
Staff Report
12-Oct-2015
COMMENTARY: The man who made the world one  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Oct-2015
Moratorium Now! It's time to put a hold on executions in Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Oct-2015
A Young story: Changing a life and making a difference  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Oct-2015
Death penalty controversy rages, investigations of Oklahoma's process proceed  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Oct-2015
From Sinai, to the Capitol, to OCPA , the Ten Commandments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Oct-2015
From Gov. Mary Fallin's office – Frequently asked questions about the execution chemical protocols  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Oct-2015
Istook's Insights: fanatical big spending, embarassment by world leaders  -  
Ernest Istook
05-Oct-2015
Rep. Claudia Griffith encourages teacher pay raise; Rep. Randy McDaniel also has ideas  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Oct-2015
Glossip's week: How a 3-2 appeals court “No, go ahead” became a 5-0 “Hell Yes -- Stop!”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Oct-2015
Istook's Insights: The media sinks, and no more playing 'tag'  -  
Ermest Istook
03-Oct-2015
Glossip gets 37 more days, as state examines execution process  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Oct-2015
Glossip lawyers submit appeal to U.S. Supreme Court  -  
Staff Report
30-Sep-2015
Istook's Insights: Religious rights erode, Pope encourages American bishops to shine a light  -  
Ernest Istook
30-Sep-2015
State Appeals court turns down Glossip appeal, next stop is the U.S. Supreme Court  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Sep-2015
COMMENTARY: 48 Hours for Glossip. When in doubt, kick it out  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Sep-2015
More than emergency management: 'Resilience' institute launches three-track program  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Sep-2015
Legislative Black Caucus honors the past, present and future at A.C. Hamlin Banquet on Sept. 28  -  
Staff Report
27-Sep-2015
Istook's Insights: No religious test, a divided nation, the biggest loser in the debates  -  
Ernest Istook
24-Sep-2015
Wild Wednesday: All hell breaks loose in Glossip investigation(s)  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Sep-2015
Democratic House Leader Scott Inman's Interim study focused on access to quality, affordable child care  -  
CapitolBeat Staff Report
22-Sep-2015
Istook's Insights: Shutdown not catastrophe, Medicaid money, and 'there she is'  -  
Ernest Istook
22-Sep-2015
Rep. James Lockhart will not seek re-election  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Sep-2015
Some more time: Glossip's advocates joyful over stay, critics somewhat muted  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Sep-2015
Alternate narrative: Glossip brief before Oklahoma appeals court focuses on Constitution, inconsistencies in testimony, behavior of original investigators  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Sep-2015
Richard Glossip Reprieve Request  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Sep-2015
COMMENTARY State Budget Cuts Result in Lower Services, Higher Fees  -  
Joe Dorman
15-Sep-2015
OCPA’s Trent England applauds new Corrections reforms  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Sep-2015
Legislators convene Interim hearing on uninsured motorists, licensing and insuring of 'non-traditional' residents  -  
Staff Report
14-Sep-2015
Istook's Insights: Doctored Docs, Cooked books, Europe's Crisis  -  
Ernest Istook
14-Sep-2015
ReMerge program held seventh graduation ceremony at Oklahoma History Center  -  
Darla Shelden
13-Sep-2015
COMMENTARY Books of numbers, translations, alternatives, aspirations and justice: Time for mercy, not sacrifice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-Sep-2015
Istook's Insights: New jobs go to immigrants, Congress gave Obama a blank check on Iran, Bureaucrats neglect veterans  -  
Ernest Istook
12-Sep-2015
New Evidence in Glossip case will be presented Monday, September 14 from Attorneys Don Knight, Mark Olive and Kathleen Lord  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Sep-2015
Insight: Moral decay is at the heart of plummeting student test scores  -  
Ernest Istook
11-Sep-2015
Rep. Morrissette honors U.S. Grant senior, Gregoria Arredondo  -  
Staff Report
10-Sep-2015
Oct. 18-22 training: OU plans 'Resilience Development' certification  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Sep-2015
Cyndi Munson wins House District 85 for Democrats, defeating Republican Chip Carter  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Sep-2015
ANALYSIS Cathy Costello for Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Sep-2015
Cathy Costello asks Gov. Mary Fallin for appointment to fill husband Mark's term as Labor Commissioner  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Sep-2015
Actress Susan Sarandon discusses her activism seeking to stop Richard Glossip's execution  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Sep-2015
Oklahoma's Treasury Receipts fell again in August, Ken Miller says  -  
CapitolBeat Staff Report
07-Sep-2015
Sister Helen Prejean: Time for Oklahoma's people to reach out to Gov. Fallin  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Sep-2015
Oklahoma City presented 'Verizon Smart City” award  -  
Staff Report
03-Sep-2015
A Summary: “When Eight is Enough”  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff
03-Sep-2015
Education News: Modest jump in core scores, hashtag catches on, Hofmeister names key aides  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Sep-2015
Bureaucratic bungle hurts 21 million people, costs taxpayers $500 million  -  
Ernest Istook
02-Sep-2015
Remembering a friend, and a public servant  -  
Joe Dorman
02-Sep-2015
Everybody's life matters.  -  
Ernest Istook
01-Sep-2015
Oklahoma County Elected Officials College Fair garners large turnout  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Sep-2015
Oklahoma State Capitol 'Rally for Peace' boosts Iran nuclear agreement  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Aug-2015
Loveless to host hearing on civil asset forfeiture reform  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Aug-2015
State Capitol 'Rally for Peace' scheduled for Friday, August 28  -  
CapitolBeatOK News Update
26-Aug-2015
'Truth North' – Oklahomans comment on the death of State Labor Commissioner Mark Costello  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Aug-2015
The Legacy of John Howard, 1921-2015  -  
Allan C. Carlson
24-Aug-2015
Baboons at Reno, and dreams of justice deferred  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Aug-2015
Baboons in our midst and Fort Reno's “redundant, outdated and duplicative” research -- Tax dollars at work?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-Aug-2015
Istook's Insights: Giveaways at all-time high, as freedom slips away  -  
Ernest Istook
22-Aug-2015
Oklahoma House Speaker Jeffrey Hickman and education reform champ Jason Nelson question Hofmeister's ACT decision  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Aug-2015
Oklahoma Superintendent Joy Hofmeister announces all High School Juniors can take ACT  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Aug-2015
Istook's Insights: The internet is not Vegas, Crony Capitalists, & Mission Impossible: To the left of Obama?  -  
Ernest Istook
20-Aug-2015
Teachers share the importance of AG in the classroom  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Aug-2015
ASTEC Charter Schools to benefit from September 24 gala  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Aug-2015
Reps. Wood and Calvey call for investigation of Judicial Nominating Commission  -  
16-Aug-2015
John Kerry's speech at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Aug-2015
Foes of death penalty continue to advocate for Glossip's life  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Aug-2015
Oklahoma County Black Elected Officials College Fair scheduled for August 29  -  
CapitolBeat Staff Report
13-Aug-2015
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says state is prepared 'to hold [Richard Glossip] accountable,' activists plead for his life  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Aug-2015
ANALYSIS: Amidst federal budget blues, can the sun come out tomorrow? Talking with Tom about the Spending Process  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Aug-2015
Tom Cole blasts Obama's international policy, including deal with Iran, saying 'this president will … leave us weaker'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Aug-2015
Critics say Oklahoma's state government earthquake response is inadequate  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Aug-2015
They felt the earth move, under their feet – Fallin's Council acknowledges correlation between quakes and deep disposal wells  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Aug-2015
EXCERPT: Skullduggery! Inspector Wesselhoft and the case of the purloined painting  -  
Wayne Greene, The Tulsa World
08-Aug-2015
Wesselhöft presses for inspection of 'Shepherdess' painting  -  
Staff Report
08-Aug-2015
Oklahoma’s new fiscal year begins with drop in tax receipts  -  
CapitolBeat Staff Report
05-Aug-2015
AG Department sponsors Farmers Markets Week through August 8, to the delight of ‘picky’ people  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Aug-2015
On News9 –- In the “Hot Seat,' Burke blasts 2013 comp law; Morrissette and Osborn debate issues on “Your Vote Counts”  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Aug-2015
Istook Insight: Should government dictate raises for fast-food workers?  -  
Ernest Istook
01-Aug-2015
Dowling’s Dilemma: Would JFK be tagged a ‘conservative Republican’ today?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Jul-2015
Istook Insight: Your land is their land?  -  
Ernest Istsook
30-Jul-2015
Istook's Insight: Happy talk ignores children in poverty, other economic woes  -  
Ernest Istook
29-Jul-2015
Oklahoma Legislative Caucus will focus on education, public safety  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Jul-2015
Oklahoma Guard implementing Fallin's order to arm personnel, six more states follow her lead  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Jul-2015
On federal-transparency, be prepared: 'Isn't it smart to be as strong as the bear? If there is a bear?'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Jul-2015
Oklahoma Democrats invite Independents into party primaries  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Jul-2015
Convention, Part Two: Democrats reconvene to consider allowing Independents to vote in primaries  -  
Staff Report
23-Jul-2015
Istook's Insights: Misleading statistics, seniors and Second Amendment, sex vs. religion, extreme makeovers  -  
Ernest Istook
22-Jul-2015
For city man, no apology and less than full transparency in response to police dog biting incident and home invasion  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Jul-2015
Attorney Don Knight, saying Richard Glossip is innocent, points to a web of doubt  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, **Part II of a two part analysis**
20-Jul-2015
ANALYSIS: Praying and working for “a miracle” – Sister Prejean and Death Penalty foes assert Glossip's innocence  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, **Part I Of A Two Part Analysis**
20-Jul-2015
Dolese Bros. Co. hosts Fallin, Costello to celebrate $20 million investment at Coleman Quarry  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Jul-2015
Istook's Insights: Congress surrenders power, giving presidents too many gifts  -  
Ernest Istook
19-Jul-2015
Rep. Wesselhöft Publicizes Letter from Owner of Stolen Jewish Painting Held by OU  -  
Staff Report
18-Jul-2015
Istook's Insights: In culture and morality, as dominoes fall; and a decline in homicides ...  -  
Ernest Istook
18-Jul-2015
Governor Fallin comments on President Obama's visit to federal prison at El Reno  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Jul-2015
Istook's Insights: Take a hack – OPM, VA security breeches and federal stalking; English proficiency  -  
Ernest Istook
16-Jul-2015
Patrick Spottedwolf's Letter to Barack Obama  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Jul-2015
Sooner and Later: Governor Fallin slow-played prison reforms, so now Obama takes the lead  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Jul-2015
Arapaho Traditional Chief Patrick Spottedwolf, also tribal legislator, calls for meeting with Obama  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Jul-2015
As President Obama visits Oklahoma Indian Country, it's never too late for justice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Jul-2015
Regional survey shows patients prefer full access to medications containing pseudoephedrine  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report, adapted form The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
14-Jul-2015
Death Penalty foes schedule Capitol press conference for Monday morning  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Jul-2015
ANALYSIS: In House District 85 race, candidates stress conservative themes – and ties to David Dank  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Jul-2015
Istook's Insights: Taking offense, and 20 percent of Americans on public assistance  -  
Ernest Istook
09-Jul-2015
Rep. Paul Wesselhoft will host lectures to raise awareness on stolen Jewish art treasures  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Jul-2015
Oklahoma Treasurer says gross receipts slip again in June  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Jul-2015
Istook’s Insights: Sanctuary vs. Anarchy, let’s hear it for the ladies, and decrying red tape  -  
Ernest Istook
08-Jul-2015
Oklahoma Republican chairman assails judiciary’s ‘all-out assault’ on morality, spirituality  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
07-Jul-2015
Rep. James Lockhart argues for bi-partisan reapportionment commission  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jul-2015
Istook's Insights: Unfair and Unbalanced, Religious liberty at risk, destruction of democracy  -  
Ernest Istook
05-Jul-2015
Getting 'down in the weeds' -- Robert Novak, David Broder and modern journalism  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Jul-2015
Death comes to us all, but the American Constitutional Republic must live  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Jul-2015
Legislators dismayed at Oklahoma State Supreme Court decision on Ten Commandments monument  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Jul-2015
ANALYSIS: Business Bills Omitted from the 2015 RIED List  -  
Mike Ray, Oklahoma House Democratic Staff
01-Jul-2015
'Gods & Generals' – Perhaps The Best Civil War Film Ever  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Jul-2015
Oklahomans respond to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on state's lethal injection protocols  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Jun-2015
On The Occasion of President Obama's wreath for the Confederate Memorial  -  
Ron Maxwell
29-Jun-2015
A test of character for O.U.  -  
Craig Rainey
29-Jun-2015
Defenders of traditional marriage lament Supreme Court's controversial decision  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Jun-2015
Istook's Insights: Danger in the ObamaCare ruling, and pressuring workers into unions  -  
Ernest Istook
27-Jun-2015
Joyful Oklahoma gay rights advocates applaud High Court's controversial marriage decision  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Jun-2015
Oklahoma Critics of the Affordable Care Act decry U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Jun-2015
Supporters of the Affordable Care Act applaud U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding subsidies  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
25-Jun-2015
Oklahoma History Center presents 'Black towns then … Black Towns Now,' on June 30  -  
Darla Sheldon
24-Jun-2015
Istook's Insights: The wearing of the green, and punishing us all  -  
Ernest Istook
23-Jun-2015
After Charleston: Overcoming the heart of darkness  -  
Joe Dorman
23-Jun-2015
Forum on Capital Punishment aims at defeating State Question 776  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
22-Jun-2015
Istook's Insights: Law and order collapsing? And, bans on Transfat, as Uncle Sam ails  -  
Ernest Istook
22-Jun-2015
Senator Nathan Dahm's annual assessment of the Legislature  -  
David Van Risseghem
21-Jun-2015
Oklahoma County GOP asserts “complete disregard”  -  
David Arnett
21-Jun-2015
Rep. Morrissette requests Interim Study on state nutrition challenges  -  
Staff Report
20-Jun-2015
Oklahoma Presidential Scholar, was once homeless  -  
CapitolbeatOK Staff Report
19-Jun-2015
Speaker Hickman to sort through 122 Interim Study proposals  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Jun-2015
Faith leaders in public office lead chorus of prayers after Charleston killings  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Jun-2015
Norman, Edmond, Midwest City lauded for recycling excellence  -  
Darla Shelden
18-Jun-2015
Rep. Seneca Scott proposes Interim Study for 'e-construction' and 'road diets' in Transportation  -  
Staff Report
18-Jun-2015
Commission on Status of women presents 'Guardian Award' to Sen. AJ Griffin  -  
17-Jun-2015
COMMENTARY: Free Market wins in 2015 Oklahoma legislative session  -  
John Tidwell
17-Jun-2015
Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Option Revisions Adopted  -  
Bill Minick
17-Jun-2015
Istook's Insights: A nation of make-believe, and Washington's funny-money  -  
Ernest Istook
16-Jun-2015
Rep. David Perryman concerned state High Court ruling could void county tax sales  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Jun-2015
'Mass Incarceration and the Death Penalty' – Thursday, June 18 forum at First Unitarian in OKC  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-Jun-2015
Residents in Canadian and Kingfisher counties seek permanent injunction against wind company  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Jun-2015
Istook's Insights: Runaway regs, OSHA's bathroom 'guidance,' Obama's power, mud puddles as a federal issue  -  
Ernest Istook
12-Jun-2015
Gov. Fallin signs Rep. Marian Cooksey’s proposal boosting Proton Therapy  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Jun-2015
Oklahoma’s historic ‘Right to Try’ law formally signed at state Capitol  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Jun-2015
A tale of two states (Oregon and Oklahoma) – From the Consumer Health Care Products Association  -  
Compiled by CapitolBeatOK
10-Jun-2015
Oklahoma Senator David Holt hails 2015 election reforms  -  
Staff Report
09-Jun-2015
Osborn sketches “one of the strangest” legislative sessions ever, Morrissette calls it “unbelievably bad”  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Jun-2015
Former Gov. David Walters honored with the 2015 “Paragon Award” from Leadership Oklahoma City  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Jun-2015
News9's “Hot Seat” – Evaporation technology offers alternative to wastewater injection  -  
Staff Report
08-Jun-2015
Istook's Insight: President Obama wants to combine gun control with speech control  -  
Ernest Istook
08-Jun-2015
A volunteer's view of the Southern Republican Leadership Conference  -  
Christopher Chesny
07-Jun-2015
Democratic Legislative Leaders guide child safety measure to enactment  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Jun-2015
Istook's Insights: Consumer Financial Protection Board is watching you, No savings on insurance  -  
Ernest istook
06-Jun-2015
Treasurer Ken Miller's May report documents impact of lower oil and gas prices  -  
Staff Report
05-Jun-2015
Hilarity, Nobility and Good Medicine: Gridiron 2015 at UCO's Mitchell Hall is Highly Recommended  -  
Publius
05-Jun-2015
Leading characters in Gridiron include both Clintons, Barack Obama, Jim Inhofe, Mary Fallin and lots more...  -  
Publius
04-Jun-2015
Flood control investments must be a state priority  -  
Leslie Osborn and Ron Justice
04-Jun-2015
Hillary's email server will make guest appearance at Gridiron Show  -  
Staff Report
03-Jun-2015
Istook's Insights: Attacks on police, the shrinking middle class, and the Internet giveaway  -  
Ernest Istook
03-Jun-2015
Mark Hammons elected Democratic party state chair, Connie Johnson wins vice-chair's position  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-May-2015
Oklahoma Senate sends block grant resolution to Washington, D.C.  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-May-2015
ANALYSIS On the Cherokee fishing/hunting compact, 'Everything is Everything' – so stay tuned for details  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-May-2015
Nebraska abolishes capital punishment, Oklahoma opponents of penalty cheer  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-May-2015
Wesselhoft resolution presses for return of stolen art  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-May-2015
Oklahoma Democrats gather for Carl Albert dinner, 2015 convention  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-May-2015
Oklahoma City GRIDIRON moves to UCO's Mitchell Hall June 4, 5, 6  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-May-2015
Sierra Club opposed Senate Bill 809, measure limiting municipal controls over oil and gas  -  
Staff Report
27-May-2015
Oklahoma Democratic leaders blast 2015 Legislature's final budget, Republican agenda  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-May-2015
Istook's Insights: Obama's words are mostly double-talk  -  
Ernest Istook
26-May-2015
Istook's Insights: Memorial Day, and Tribal gaming  -  
Ernest Istook
25-May-2015
Analysis: As winds blow, and waters flow, the dollars grow ... Subsidies erode, but don't end  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-May-2015
Ben Carson wins straw poll at regional GOP conference in Oklahoma City  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-May-2015
Miracle or Providence? Oklahoma House unanimously encourages OU to return 'Shepherdess'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-May-2015
Istook's Insights: EPA uses our money to lobby, another ObamaCare fail, and how to be called Pee Wee  -  
Ernest Istook
23-May-2015
Legislature consents to Indian Museum completion plan, rejects OKPOP (so far)  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-May-2015
Working late, to leave early: Oklahoma state budget proposal assailed but may pass soon  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-May-2015
Southern Republican Leadership Conference: Oklahoma's Estela Hernandez is a key player  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-May-2015
Ryan's Express: Republicans fight over whether tenure of TC (Thomas Clint) Ryan at state GOP should end  -  
Compiled by Patrick B. McGuigan
17-May-2015
A.C. Hamlin Parkway to be dedicated May 23 in Logan County  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-May-2015
Superintendent Hofmeister touts small decrease in 'unsatisfactory' number for third-grade reading tests  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-May-2015
St. Joseph Old Cathedral marks 125 years of service to community  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-May-2015
Editor's Notebook: Porter honored, Asset Forfeiture Reform garners backing, OKPOP Bond proposed  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
16-May-2015
Oklahoma treatment court programs honored for outstanding achievements  -  
Darla Shelden
15-May-2015
Sister Cities OKC honors former Gov. George Nigh with Global Vision award  -  
Darla Shelden
15-May-2015
Insights: Focus on the dangerous, not the ordinary – and business tracking of employee  -  
Ernest Istook
15-May-2015
Lawmakers File Resolution Calling for Return of Stolen Jewish Art  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-May-2015
Sen. Kyle Loveless presses to ensure due process in asset forfeiture cases  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-May-2015
Richard Morrissette and Leslie Osborn spar over pending Oklahoma state budget  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-May-2015
'Woman in Gold' grants humanity and dignity to Jews whose family art treasures were looted by Nazis  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-May-2015
Istook's Insights: Meta-data for thee and me, the cost of welfare, Crony Capitalism and the Clintons  -  
Ernest Istook
09-May-2015
Legislature sends Gov. Fallin Speaker Hickman's bill on electronic monitoring of parolees  -  
Staff Report
09-May-2015
Oklahoma House Democrats choose 2017-18 leadership  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-May-2015
Fallin signs measure allowing use of non-intoxicating marijuana derivative in medical treatment  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-May-2015
Fallin's signature puts “Right-to-Try” into Oklahoma law  -  
Staff Report
04-May-2015
This Journalist's Creed: In Love, Meeting Jesus, Along The Way  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-May-2015
Oklahoma leaders press to support traditional agricultural practices in modern times  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-May-2015
Of Fosters and Fathers – two new laws aim to improve conditions for foster children, presumed fathers  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-May-2015
An Insight and some questions: Obama or Oil? Bust or Boom?  -  
Ernest Istook
03-May-2015
COMMENTARY: Gov. Mary Fallin signs two significant pro-family bills into law  -  
Timothy Tardibono
03-May-2015
Gov. Fallin signs Grau's initiative reform, opposes EPA mandate  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-May-2015
Sen. Kevin Matthews released the following statement following the resignation of Tulsa County Undersheriff Tim Albin.  -  
Staff Report
01-May-2015
Fallin signs Rep. Pat Ownbey's measure on criminal justice information  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Apr-2015
PartnerSource President Applauds Supreme Court Decision to give Oklahoma "The Option  -  
Staff Report
29-Apr-2015
Oklahoma Death Penalty Foes hear passionate story of conversion at annual awards dinner  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Apr-2015
SPECIAL REPORT: As Baltimore burns, end the posturing and lead  -  
Ernest Istook
28-Apr-2015
Oklahoma City's Chabad Center organizes special appeal for those suffering in Nepal  -  
Adapted by Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Apr-2015
Guns and roses: Has political correctness run amok, or can common sense prevail?  -  
Earnest Istook
27-Apr-2015
Rep. Wesselhöft Invites Colleagues to Screening to Raise Awareness of Stolen Jewish Art  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Apr-2015
Istook's Insights: Of electric cars, IRS lies, speaking of disabilities, and water in California  -  
Earnest Istook
26-Apr-2015
Oklahoma Roads and Bridges Still Threatened, AOGC says  -  
Staff Report
26-Apr-2015
Gov. Mary Fallin signs Denney-Jolley charter school expansion  -  
Staff Report
25-Apr-2015
Mike Ritze's drug testing improvement measure signed into law  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Apr-2015
Legislature advances measures 'to protect religious liberty'  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Apr-2015
Legislature sends Fallin tax incentive evaluation proposal, honoring David Dank's legacy  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Apr-2015
Governor Fallin signs measure updating asbestos abatement provisions, agencies reach accord  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Apr-2015
Istook's Insights: Imaginary friends, hostile work environments, early birds for president, tangled webs we weave  -  
Ernest Istook
20-Apr-2015
Prayer, discernment, reformation: Tulsa case underscores nationwide concerns over police-involved killings  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Apr-2015
For the sake of the ten, and for the sake of us all: Prison Reform Now  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Apr-2015
Senate remembers Oklahoma state government employees who died or were injured in the bombing  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff
18-Apr-2015
Readers Remember the Murrah Building Bombing  -  
18-Apr-2015
Oklahoma state House remembers the victims who died in Murrah Bombing  -  
Staff Report
18-Apr-2015
Musical artist Sarah Getto to entertain at Disabilities Awareness Day at State Capitol  -  
Darla Shelden
17-Apr-2015
Jolley-Denny bill expanding charter opportunities to all public school districts heads to Governor Fallin's desk  -  
Staff Report
16-Apr-2015
State House advances expansion of public charter schools  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Apr-2015
Dank was genial and gentle, friend of seniors and children, challenging in debates  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Apr-2015
ANALYSIS: Time to use the 'safety valve'?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
14-Apr-2015
Hickman's measure fighting recidivism pending with Governor Fallin  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Apr-2015
Morrissette-Standridge 'right to try' measure heads to Governor Fallin  -  
Staff Report
14-Apr-2015
Gov. Fallin signs Kern's anti-trafficking measure into law  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Apr-2015
Our City remembers the Murrah Bombing, honoring the victims, their families and local response  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Apr-2015
Theatre OCU remembers OKC bombing through original play by Steve Gilroy  -  
Darla Shelden, The City Sentinel
13-Apr-2015
Lift every voice – Chorus of 168 to remember those who died in the Murrah Bombing  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Apr-2015
Praising Darla: Honoring a reporter, and a friend  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Apr-2015
In the News: Hannah Morris joins Americans for Prosperity as Oklahoma Field Director  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Apr-2015
More Istook Insights: Religious freedom at risk, forgiving government but not you, and BIG ideas  -  
Ernest Istook
11-Apr-2015
At OCU, Powerful Prose Examines Powerful Surveillance  -  
Staff Report
11-Apr-2015
Grau-Bingman proposal for "budget-only" session clears House panel  -  
09-Apr-2015
State Legislature passes death penalty measures  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Apr-2015
COMMENTARY: Remember the KIDS? Is it for them, or for something else?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Apr-2015
Lankford promotes school choice as key player in D.C. oversight  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Apr-2015
Istook's Insights: The promotion, protection and power of words  -  
Ernest Istook
08-Apr-2015
Sally Kern’s bill to authorize wiretaps in human trafficking investigations heads to Gov. Fallin  -  
Staff Report
06-Apr-2015
Oklahoma's gross tax receipts for March fall below estimate  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Apr-2015
Comment from Chicago: 'Insurance Rideshare Coverage Agreement Helps Protect the Public'  -  
Adapted by CapitolBeatOK Staff
06-Apr-2015
LESSON PLAN: Understanding public charter schools, in one easy lesson  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Apr-2015
Legislature gives strong bipartisan approval measure intended to reduce incidence of diabetes  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Apr-2015
4-H Day at the state Capitol set for April 7, "Kids helping Kids" continues  -  
Darla Shelden
05-Apr-2015
ASTEC Charter School students garner notable honors  -  
Staff Report
05-Apr-2015
Is $8,804 per pupil enough?  -  
Brandon Dutcher
04-Apr-2015
Association of Oklahoma General Contractors launches public information campaign  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Apr-2015
'American Sniper' is one of the great movies of recent history  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Apr-2015
UBER distributes proposed 'TNC' insurance  -  
adapted by CapitolBeatOK
30-Mar-2015
U.S. Rep. Steve Russell schedules early April meetings  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Mar-2015
Hofmeister says school district cannot require attendance at annual rally  -  
CapitolBeatOK News Update
28-Mar-2015
Joe Hight, veteran Oklahoma journalist, to address coverage of disasters and tragedies at SPJ conference Saturday  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Mar-2015
"Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol" held Wednesday  -  
Staff Report
25-Mar-2015
House Committee approves measure to address pesticide disposal, raise fee for Agriculture  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Mar-2015
Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists host Region 8 Spring Conference  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Mar-2015
Istook's Insights: EPA looks at limiting shower time  -  
Ernest Istook
24-Mar-2015
OETA, PBS rank tops in viewer trust  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Mar-2015
COMMENTARY: In D.C., 'jolly' bipartisan coalition throws a life preserver to school choice -- in Oklahoma, Republicans help sink it  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Mar-2015
Oklahoma school teachers could benefit from income tax exemption  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
21-Mar-2015
Rep. Bobby Cleveland says County Commissioners' group should follow Open Records Act  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Mar-2015
Oklahoma House advances criminal justice measures  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Mar-2015
Oklahoma Conference of Churches hosts criminal justice conference  -  
Darla Shelden
18-Mar-2015
McGuigan named to Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame  -  
Billie Rodely
18-Mar-2015
Editor's Notebook: Education standards, academic testing and school choice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-Mar-2015
Rep. Murphey presses for legislative pay cut  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Mar-2015
Istook's Insights: Racism, Abe's lament, Hillary's emails, Google and Security, Big Top Loss  -  
Ernest Istook
16-Mar-2015
Rep. Sherrer's bill to limit 'adult cabarets' (H.B. 1607) survives close votes  -  
16-Mar-2015
History met on a bridge, to expand the boundaries of freedom  -  
Barack Obama
12-Mar-2015
Analysis: Why Workers' Compensation Reform and "The Option" is the Best Option  -  
Bill Minick
11-Mar-2015
State Rep. Mike Ritze applauds 10 Commandments ruling  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Mar-2015
On the Shoulders of Giants: Reflections on black history in Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Mar-2015
Responses to the Fraternity video  -  
The City Sentinel Staff
10-Mar-2015
State Capitol voices unite to decry racist fraternity chant  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Mar-2015
OCU President Robert Henry joins iCivics board chaired by Justice O'Connor  -  
Darla Shelden
10-Mar-2015
Superintendent Hofmeister announces $837,000 in grants for AVID schools  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Mar-2015
Jennifer Granholm delivers call to practical progressive action at Sally's List event  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Mar-2015
Istook's Insights: ObamaCare do-over? And, the impact of cap-and-trade  -  
Ernest Istook
07-Mar-2015
Rep. Pat Ownbey's foster care proposals move to Oklahoma Senate  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Mar-2015
Senator Bingman's scrutiny of credits and incentives advances, as colleagues scrutinize budgets of lead agencies  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Mar-2015
First Oklahoma Capitol Muslim day draws big crowd, and some protests  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Mar-2015
Rep. Morrissette's 'right to try' bill clears Oklahoma House, heads to Senate  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
04-Mar-2015
Istook's Insights: White House claims it can raise taxes without Congress, security taken hostage, redistribution by fiat  -  
Ernest Istook
03-Mar-2015
Program Analysis: Through 'Special Care,' Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships reach more children  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Mar-2015
Unless restored to its original purposes, bill gutting transparency 'will not be heard on the House floor'  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Mar-2015
WeekendRead: A Government of the People  -  
John Tidwell, Executive Director, Americans For Prosperity Oklahoma
28-Feb-2015
Three choices on school choice: Pay, move, or lie  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
28-Feb-2015
Senator David Holt's election proposals advance  -  
CapitolBeatOk Staff Report
26-Feb-2015
At annual Capitol day, Capitol Cyclists concerned  -  
Staff Report
24-Feb-2015
Rep. David Brumbaugh’s measure would uphold private property rights  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Feb-2015
Istook's Insights: Obama gets petty toward Israel's leader, and the Blob wants to control Internet  -  
Ernest Istook
24-Feb-2015
Rep. Wesselhoft regrets committee vote on open records bill, measure which press group says erodes government transparency  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
24-Feb-2015
Weekend Read: Another Obamacare Nightmare  -  
John Tidwell
22-Feb-2015
In Oklahoma visit, Rabbi Riskin describes his work in Israel, decries ISIS terror around the world  -  
William F. O'Brien
22-Feb-2015
Rep. Dunnington frustrated with demise of 'workplace equality' measures  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Feb-2015
Rep. Kern's measure to allow wiretapping in human trafficking cases clears House floor  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Feb-2015
Rabbi Riskin announces historic curriculum for Israeli schools during visit to Oklahoma  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
20-Feb-2015
Murphy & Morrissette join push to end ‘chamber of horrors’ at Licensure Board  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Feb-2015
Rep. Sean Roberts presses measures to increase college graduates, use TSET funds for endowed chairs  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
19-Feb-2015
Most young Americans deemed unfit to join the Army, Obama’s push, American terror  -  
Ernest Istook
18-Feb-2015
Oklahoma state Rep. Ann Coody explains her opposition to school choice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-Feb-2015
Senate committee advances plan to review tax credits  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Feb-2015
Oklahoma’s Opportunity to End Political Organizing  -  
Mark Costello, Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
17-Feb-2015
President Pro Temp Bingman wants to examine budget structure, identify opportunities for savings  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Feb-2015
Measures advancing in state House: Athletic Safety, Conservation, Scholarships, Mandate controls  -  
Staff Report
15-Feb-2015
Documentary tells story of Children who led 'sit-ins' for state Civil Rights Movement  -  
Nasreen Iqbal, The City Sentinel
13-Feb-2015
Rep. Kirby's proposal would allow wine shipments to certain customers  -  
Staff Report
12-Feb-2015
Speaker Hickman's proposal aims to boost oil and gas technology  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Feb-2015
Insights on unemployment, national debt and diversion of highway taxes  -  
Ernest Istook
10-Feb-2015
Rep. David Dank says his subcommittee will not hear bills to spend money the state does not have  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Feb-2015
For CityRep, Jerome Stevenson and JuNene K are brilliant, at “The Mountaintop”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Feb-2015
Rep. Elise Hall advances proposal to allow permanent absentee voting  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Feb-2015
Oklahoma Schools Superintendent Hofmeister eliminates field tests for this year's state writing exams  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Feb-2015
Miller reports Gross Receipts Grew in January  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Feb-2015
In memory yet green: Ronald Reagan at 105  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Feb-2015
Rep. Condit promotes non-partisan ballots for county sheriffs  -  
05-Feb-2015
COMMENTARY Gov. Fallin campaigned on the economy, now she has to live with it  -  
Joe Dorman
04-Feb-2015
Rep. Cory Williams presses to require offer of earthquake insurance  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
03-Feb-2015
Stone Walls and Open Records: State DEQ rebuffs Oklahoma Department of Labor request for information on asbestos work  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Feb-2015
The 2015 State of the State Address  -  
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
02-Feb-2015
Rep. Perryman would make the ACT the state's final exam  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
02-Feb-2015
Rep. Morrissette and Rep. Osborn discuss budget, rainy day fund and other pending issues  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Feb-2015
Vigilant in how we treat each other' – Dr. King's last hours at 'The Mountaintop'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Feb-2015
Rep. Paul Wesselhoft advocates use of lottery funds to finance Indian Museum  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Feb-2015
COMMENTARY: Oklahoma Workers' Compensation: Not At Risk  -  
Bill Minick
31-Jan-2015
As 2015 Legislature convenes, OETA to air Governor Mary Fallin’s 2015 'State of the State'  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
30-Jan-2015
California judges with traditional values are purged, and consumers could pay more for blinds  -  
Ernest Istook
28-Jan-2015
Sen. Mazzei and Rep. Sears draft legislation to limit new wind farm subsidies  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
28-Jan-2015
A conversation starter: Are public schools accountable or efficient? If not, what can be done?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Jan-2015
Bice boosts better beer law  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
27-Jan-2015
Two Sharp ideas? Shawnee Republican pushes for insurance mandate on DUIs, stronger budgeting  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Jan-2015
“Children of the Civil Rights” documentary reviews stirring stories from city's transition, 1958-1964  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Jan-2015
Proposals from two House Republicans could shake things up  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Jan-2015
Rep. Cooksey advocates insurance coverage for proton therapies  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Jan-2015
Senator Holt introduces election reform package for consideration during 2015 session  -  
Capitol Beat Staff Report
22-Jan-2015
Rep. Shelton proposes to give state attorney general authority to investigate ‘officer-involved’ shootings  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Jan-2015
Rep. Morrissette blasts Medical Licensure Board for 'egregious behavior' against Tulsa physician  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Jan-2015
Insights on global warming, perfume as poison, government debt, and the big con  -  
Ernest Istook
20-Jan-2015
Rep. Shane Stone, human rights advocate Carlos Ortiz to lead march against domestic abuse  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
20-Jan-2015
Marcie Mack becomes director of CareerTech, Fallin says execution served justice  -  
Staff Report
20-Jan-2015
Editor's Notebook: Holt's new national leadership post, Morrissette's push for a “right-to-try”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Jan-2015
Portrayals of Dr. King, his wife and close allies highlight a stirring “Selma”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
18-Jan-2015
Martin Luther King, Jr., as someone we could know, at 'The Mountaintop'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
18-Jan-2015
Oklahoma City University hosts Forum on Citizen-Police Interactions  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Jan-2015
Letters from America: Starting a New Year with confidence  -  
Barack H. Obama
17-Jan-2015
Restore Constitutional government, and put the people first  -  
Steve Russell
17-Jan-2015
Legislators file bill to revise reading sufficiency standards  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Reporter
17-Jan-2015
Group opposing death penalty schedules Capitol press conference, vigil during execution  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Jan-2015
Fallin launches new panel to steer justice reform, Top House Democrat calls for implementation of Justice Reinvestment Initiative  -  
CapitolBeat Staff Report
15-Jan-2015
OETA to air Gov. Fallin’s State of the State Address Live  -  
Staff Report
12-Jan-2015
Always Right: Ritze speaks up on Pruitt lawsuit and on the Decalogue  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Jan-2015
Editor’s Notebook: OCPA choice tours, OCU leads, Ben Carson boosts home educators, Fallin hails ‘diverse schooling’ options  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Jan-2015
Mary Fallin delivers second inaugural address  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Jan-2015
For Kids: Tear Down That Wall  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Jan-2015
Oklahoma City’s ASTEC charter school gains ‘excellence’ distinction  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
10-Jan-2015
Oklahoma economy grew in 2014, Treasurer Ken Miller reports revenue details  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2015
Speaker Jeffrey Hickman designates state House Committee assignment  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2015
Brian Bingman reelected Senate President Pro Temp, Sen. Bass names Democratic committee members  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2015
Jeffrey W. Hickman Hickman reelected Speaker of the House  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
07-Jan-2015
Insights: Why Egg prices are rising by 40 percent or more, and feds bribe the states  -  
Ernest Istook
06-Jan-2015
The best of the worst: The Media Research Center's 'Notable Quotables' for 2014  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
06-Jan-2015
House Organizational Day set for Tuesday, January 6  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Jan-2015
New analysis documents rising economic clout of Hispanic households in Oklahoma and the nation  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
05-Jan-2015
House Minority Leader Scott Inman names Democratic members to committee posts  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Jan-2015
Insights: Government red tape, Union pension cuts  -  
Ernest Istook
02-Jan-2015
Energy and Environment: A natural link?  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Jan-2015
Senator Jabar Shumate resigns from Legislature  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Dec-2014
Morrissette, Echols to lead Jan. 15 hearing on Medical Licensure board  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Dec-2014
Sen. Sharp Files Bill Targeting Texting While Driving  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
31-Dec-2014
Diverse group of 2014 Human Rights Award winners include LaGrange, Lemon, Hamilton  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Dec-2014
Oklahoma City's Top 10 Stories – 2014 in review, from The City Sentinel  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan The City Sentinel
29-Dec-2014
Everything including the kitchen sink, and the water in it; playing with pot  -  
Ernest Istook
29-Dec-2014
Freshman Democratic legislator presses measures he says will support middle class  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Dec-2014
From the Capitol Beat: Oklahoma's top 10 news stories for 2014  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Dec-2014
Meeting Jesus … along the way  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
24-Dec-2014
In OCU’s Vespers joined: Stained Glass and Worship, Music and Message, Humanity and Divinity  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan, The City Sentinel
24-Dec-2014
Denton’s story: Heaven, Hell, Christmas, Passion  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
23-Dec-2014
Fix Public Schools by Not Fixing Them  -  
Greg Forster
23-Dec-2014
Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman announces Republican committee assignments  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Dec-2014
Your Vote Counts: Administrative Consolidation, OSSAA, AG/Big Oil Alliance, mascot debated  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Dec-2014
Insights: Justice for New York Woman, Green greed fails, Oil drilling helps consumers  -  
Ernest Istook
17-Dec-2014
Pam Pollard joins Randy Brogdon, Dave Weston in race for Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Dec-2014
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman announces committee leadership for 2015  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Dec-2014
Oklahoma General Revenues Fund (GRF) receipts flat in November, slightly less than prior year  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Dec-2014
Treasurer’s Gross Receipts Report for November: Strong sales, soft oil prices  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Dec-2014
Editor’s Notebook: State’s professed tax revenue woes, Utah’s revenue joys, and signs that God loves us  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
11-Dec-2014
‘Infamy to Gallantry’ Concert scheduled Dec. 16 at State Capitol  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
11-Dec-2014
Senator-elect James Lankford questions long-term viability of Renewable Fuel Standard  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Dec-2014
Pro-life, Pro-Choice Groups agree in pregnancy case  -  
Tom Strode
10-Dec-2014
HUGS Project ‘Pack Out’ on Wednesday, Project team leaders seek volunteers, donations  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Dec-2014
Inman, Lockhart press for boost in rural fire-fighting grants  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Dec-2014
Rep. Morrissette hopeful for Oklahoma passenger rail  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Dec-2014
Speaker Hickman appoints top state House leadership  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Dec-2014
Sen. Standridge appointed to attend national meeting  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
08-Dec-2014
An Editor's Notebook: Louisiana may strengthen Republicans; Inhofe and Coburn gain high ratings for conservatism  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Dec-2014
Matters of principle, matters of power: When bureaucrats assert they understand children better than parents  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
04-Dec-2014
Let me count the ways: Public money flowing to private schools  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
03-Dec-2014
State Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of State Question 640’s tax limit strictures  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Dec-2014
Oklahoma City Catholic Archbishop Paul Coakley hailed for outstanding leadership  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Dec-2014
Return Fort Reno to the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma.  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Dec-2014
Oklahoma delegation tours renovated Kansas Capitol  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
29-Nov-2014
Editor's Notebook: Brenda's Business advocacy, Mayor Mick's bride, better health for aging  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
29-Nov-2014
Adoptive family will join Gov. Fallin to light state Christmas tree on Dec. 2  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Nov-2014
OK Policy to host Washington Post columnist for Budget Summit  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
26-Nov-2014
State legislators assail hints of new interpretation of State Question 640’s tax cut measures  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Nov-2014
Barresi welcomes restoration of federal education waiver allowing curriculum flexibility  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
25-Nov-2014
Former Rep. Joe Dorman continues to boost spirits of recovering soldiers  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Nov-2014
Lankford decries EPA delay on Fuel standards  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Nov-2014
October General Revenue Fund collections beat estimate  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
23-Nov-2014
Lankford: President Obama was right the first time  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Nov-2014
Sen. Brian Crain announces bond packages for eternal education trusts  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff report
20-Nov-2014
Human Services promises continued efforts to improve foster home recruitment  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
19-Nov-2014
ANALYSIS Something old and something new: In the perfect storm, Nelson and school choice supporters not blue  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Nov-2014
House and Senate members take oaths of office for the Fifty-fifth Oklahoma State Legislature  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
18-Nov-2014
Incoming Senator Kay Floyd guides training for new “lethality assessment” protocol  -  
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17-Nov-2014
Transparency and domestic violence response laws take effect  -  
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17-Nov-2014
Former Speaker Steele, retired Corrections Director Justin Jones gain honors from VOICE  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Nov-2014
Oklahoma's Society of Professional Journalists responds to embezzler's sentence  -  
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13-Nov-2014
Study Shows Big Gains for Oklahoma’s Pension System  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Nov-2014
State Chamber Welcomes Good News on State’s Pension Systems  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
13-Nov-2014
Senate Study outlines options for cost savings in Oklahoma's school districts  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
12-Nov-2014
Hamilton, Human Rights / Social Justice advocate leaving Legislature after 18 Years  -  
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12-Nov-2014
COMMENTARY: Taking the Helm  -  
State Rep. David Perryman
10-Nov-2014
Oklahoma State Senate transitions to 40-8 Republican majority  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Nov-2014
Oklahoma House Republican leadership named  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
09-Nov-2014
Quartet of Oklahoma City anti-hunger leaders honored for good works  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
08-Nov-2014
Oklahoma Forum: McGuigan joins Pryor, Ashley for post-election OETA analysis  -  
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07-Nov-2014
Gross Receipts to the Oklahoma Treasury Continue To Climb  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
06-Nov-2014
COMMENTARY: Why early childhood education supporters should back school choice  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Nov-2014
OCU Law Gala honors Judge Miles-LaGrange, Lt. Gov Lamb, attorney Squires and local firm  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
02-Nov-2014
Analysis: Three State Questions appearing on all ballots in Oklahoma  -  
Pam Pollard
02-Nov-2014
Rose State College Announces Homeland Security Institute  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
01-Nov-2014
Former Oklahoma Gov. David Walters leads Knights of Columbus in JFK honors to Anoatubby  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Nov-2014
Jason Nelson leads at the Legislature, seeks fourth term in state House  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
27-Oct-2014
Editor's Notebook: Early voting to begin, OCU launches new M.A. in teaching program, Reynolds has questions  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Oct-2014
John Handy Edwards battles independent expenditures benefiting his foe in S.D. 40 campaign  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Oct-2014
Rep. Emily Virgin criticizes state's failure to acccept federal health care aid  -  
Staff Report
24-Oct-2014
Rep. Ritze: Ten Commandments monument 'will be repaired and replaced'  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
24-Oct-2014
Forester guides Oklahomans through Ancient Woodlands  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
22-Oct-2014
Oklahoma City judicial forum affords opportunity to know trial judges before November election  -  
Darla Shelden
22-Oct-2014
Barresi calls on feds to restore flexibility waiver  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
21-Oct-2014
Rep. Dank sets the stage for long-term care deliberations  -  
David Dank
21-Oct-2014
Sen. John Ford backs ACT as replacement for EOI (end of instruction) tests  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
17-Oct-2014
A PASSing grade: Restored Oklahoma academic standards certified as ‘college-ready’  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-Oct-2014
Juvenile Justice system more punitive and less effective, critics say  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Oct-2014
Jonathan Small named Executive Vice President for state's leading free-market think tank  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
15-Oct-2014
OK Policy: The 2014 Elections and the Future of Health Reform  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
14-Oct-2014
COMMENTARY: The man who made the world one  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
13-Oct-2014
COMMENTARY: Give the tax hogs fewer opportunities  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
12-Oct-2014
September tax receipts best in 17 months  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
10-Oct-2014
Fallin touts economics, Dorman points to education agenda  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Oct-2014
Rep. Grau says gubernatorial debate underscores bipartisan support for legislative reform  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Oct-2014
State Chamber Foundation boosts study projecting manufacturing gains  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
05-Oct-2014
When ‘dark’ brings light: “First Amendment expenditures’ yield school choice victories  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Oct-2014
Watching Joe and Mary run … is kinda fun  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
01-Oct-2014
Outside Oklahoma City black mass, prayers and protest  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Sep-2014
It is what it is: U.S. Judge says IRS ObamaCare rule is “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Sep-2014
Thank God, I wasn’t on the list  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
30-Sep-2014
Workers’ Compensation Loss Costs Fall for Second Straight Year  -  
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26-Sep-2014
Free Market Medical Association meets in Oklahoma City  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
26-Sep-2014
Lankford secures wave of conservative endorsements  -  
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21-Sep-2014
Connie Johnson attends “No Labels National Ideas" Meeting in Washington, D.C.  -  
CapitolBeat Staff Report
19-Sep-2014
Editor’s Notebook: Rhetorical Jabs, Votes by Mail, Small Business, Seismic Activity  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
18-Sep-2014
The U.S. Constitution Still Stands  -  
Attorney General Scott Pruitt
18-Sep-2014
Health Commissioner Cline says low nursing home grade does not reflect progress  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
17-Sep-2014
Are Oklahoma City Bureaucrats Smarter Than Harvard?  -  
Mark Costello
17-Sep-2014
Oklahoma DAs and Verizon collaborate on domestic violence awareness  -  
CapitolBeatOK Staff Report
16-Sep-2014
National group gives Oklahoma nursing homes an “F”  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
15-Sep-2014
COMMENTARY: OCU continues to honor Clara Luper’s legacy  -  
Patrick B. McGuigan
09-Sep-2014
Oklahoma City University Ranked Among Nation's Top Schools  -  
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09-Sep-2014
 
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