by Jamison Faught | Jun 1, 2023 | Education, Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots, Taxes
Senate Pro Tem Treat Comments on Conclusion of the 2023 Regular SessionOKLAHOMA CITY (May 26th) – Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on the conclusion of today’s regular session that began in February.The pro tem said the Senate...
by Michael Bates | May 28, 2023 | History, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
For fun, I decided to look up the local newspaper from 50 years ago this weekend. I was particularly curious to see what kind of live entertainment was on offer, and what people were watching on TV. (News clips below are from newspapers.com. Click the image to see the...
by Michael Bates | May 28, 2023 | History, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
For fun, I decided to look up the local newspaper from 50 years ago this weekend. I was particularly curious to see what kind of live entertainment was on offer, and what people were watching on TV. (News clips below are from newspapers.com. Click the image to see the...
by Jamison Faught | May 26, 2023 | Education, Muskogee Politico, OCPA, OKGrassroots
Will funding produce results?By Jonathan SmallPublic-school advocates have long suggested that if Oklahoma schools had more money, then student outcomes would increase as well. That theory is being put to the test.When they announced this year’s education-funding...
by Jamison Faught | May 23, 2023 | Education, Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots
This is a few days old (sorry, been swamped with work), but some significant education news worth recording:Legislature Sends Historic Education Package to GovernorOKLAHOMA CITY (May 19th) – The Legislature today gave final passage to a set of bills directing a...
by Michael Bates | May 22, 2023 | History, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
Monday, May 22, 2023, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed HB 1236, a bill that, by the change of a single word, would have significantly neutered Oklahoma’s deterrent against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). Deep-pocketed and powerful public figures...
