by Jamison Faught | Jun 14, 2023 | Muskogee Politico, OCPA, OKGrassroots
A free-speech victory for all OklahomansBy Jonathan SmallFree speech and public debate are necessary ingredients of a democratic government, which is why the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution enshrines free speech as a basic right. But that hasn’t stopped some...
by Jamison Faught | Jun 13, 2023 | Health Care, Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots
Lankford Leads Delegation Letter to HHS Challenging Withdrawal of Health Care Grants Because of Oklahoma’s Strong Pro-Life LawsWASHINGTON, DC (June 1st) – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is leading the Oklahoma congressional delegation on a letter to Health and Human...
by Jamison Faught | Jun 8, 2023 | History, Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots
Measure to create Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail signed into lawOKLAHOMA CITY (June 8th) – A bill highlighting Oklahoma’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement has been signed into law. Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, and Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, [pictured...
by Jamison Faught | Jun 3, 2023 | Muskogee Politico, OCPA, OKGrassroots
Renewing compacts bad for OklahomaBy Jonathan SmallSpecial interest attempts to force automatic renewal of existing tobacco and license-tag compacts will create enormous challenges for the state.The legal reality that undergirded current compacts is under attack by...
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 Jamison Faught | Jun 1, 2023 | Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots, Oklahoma Constitution
Gann, Rick West Call for Constitutional Amendment to Budget Process OKLAHOMA CITY (June 1st) – In reaction to this year’s nearly $13 billion general appropriations’ bill, State Reps. Tom Gann, R-Inola, and Rick West, R-Heavener, have proposed capping...
