Congressman Josh Brecheen Demands Answers from CDC About the Destruction of Life in the IVF Industry Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen led a letter to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) demanding answers about the destruction of precious life in the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) industry.  Read more ..read more

For all of his bold words on illegal immigration, Gov. Stitt seems oddly timid in approaching the legislation that the Legislature sent to him on addressing the issue. GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS BILL TO DEFEND OKLAHOMANS FROM BIDEN’S OPEN BORDER POLICIES, LAUNCHES TASK FORCE TO FIND LEGAL PATHWAYS FOR WORKERS OKLAHOMA CITY (April 30, 2024) - Today, in response to the Biden administration’s failure to secure the southern border and stop the influx of illegal migration into our country, Governor Kevin Stitt signed HB 4156. “I am disappointed this bill is necessary. Since President Biden took office ..read more

Well, this was very unexpected. Treat canned Senate budget chairman Roger Thompson in the final month of the legislative session, approaching the height of budget negotiations... Pro Tem Treat Announces Senate Appropriations Chairman Change OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today announced a change to his appropriations chairman. Pro Tem Treat has selected Senator Chuck Hall, R-Perry, to replace Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, as his appropriations chairman. Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, will now serve as appropriations vice chair. Read more ..read more

I'm not 100% sure, but I think the arrests may have been just around the corner from me the other day... Drummond announces 32,000 illegal marijuana plants seized in law enforcement operation in Muskogee County OKLAHOMA CITY (May 1, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that a series of busts in Muskogee County last week resulted in the seizure of approximately 32,000 unlawful marijuana plants, 5,000 pounds of untraceable processed pot, and six firearms. The inspections of several marijuana grow operations and dispensaries were a collaborative effort of the Attorney Genera ..read more

Senate approves bill to fund Arkansas River Levee improvements OKLAHOMA CITY (April 25th) – House Bill 3288, by Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, received approval from the full Senate Wednesday. The measure provides $50 million in funding for repairs and improvements to the Arkansas River Levee Systems, which are currently at high risk of failure. Read more ..read more

House Approves Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft OKLAHOMA CITY (April 25th) – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today approved legislation to reduce criminal activity in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1450, authored by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, lowers the felony threshold for theft from $1,000 to $500, defines organized retail crime, and sets penalties based on stolen property value. Read more ..read more

Budget plans includes worthwhile items By Jonathan Small The Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate have both unveiled their state budget plans for the pending fiscal year. Each side has included goals that merit praise. The House budget plan includes a quarter-point reduction in the state’s personal income tax, which would reduce our top rate from 4.75 percent to 4.5 percent. Because the personal income tax is a penalty on work and investment, the tax depresses economic growth. The lower the rate, the better the job creation and opportunity for all Oklahomans. While the best rate wou ..read more

It is worth noting that this "fix" legislation exists because the legislature passed a bill several years ago without considering the ramifications contained in it in the first place, as so often is the case: Dash cam view just prior to vehicle slamming into car on shoulder Pro Tem Treat Applauds House for Passing Car Tag Legislation Senate Bill 2035 was authored by Pro Tem Treat after son’s near-deadly accident OKLAHOMA CITY (April 23rd) – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today applauded the Oklahoma House of Representatives for passing Senate Bill 2035, legislation he au ..read more

Drummond comments on audit findings, calls for Zumwalt resignation OKLAHOMA CITY (April 23, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following statement today in response to the latest audit findings of State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd: “The audit findings released today show troubling and all too familiar patterns of mismanagement, costing taxpayers millions as a result. Today’s report confirms my previous order of an investigative audit of OMES, which is sorely needed and long overdue. Read more ..read more

Bill Making OMES Subject to Central Purchasing Act Sent to Governor OKLAHOMA CITY (April 25th) – A measure making Oklahoma's state employee management agency and the Chief Information Officer subject to the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act has been sent to the governor's desk.   House Bill 3057, authored by Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, would require all purchases of equipment, products and services within the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) and the Chief Information Officer to be subject to the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act a ..read more