by Muskogee Politico - May 21, 2024 at 10:12PM
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Coal County flips: Oklahoma GOP now leads in all 77 counties
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The last installment of my long-running Voter Registration Maps series came in February, but this is a big milestone deserving of its own post. At long last, after 116½ years, Republicans lead voter registration in all of Oklahoma's 77 counties.
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by Muskogee Politico - May 21, 2024 at 10:12PM ![]() Coal County flips: Oklahoma GOP now leads in all 77 counties Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Brace for impact, Muskogee: our city council has set an election for a bond and sales tax proposal totaling over $78,000,000 on August 27th. I dropped in for my first city council meeting in years yesterday when I heard that a special meeting had been called to vote on sending the mega-million dollar package to the ballot. You can view the agenda here; scroll down to items 14, 15, 16, and 17. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 21, 2024 at 06:41AM ![]() Muskogee City Council sets August vote on $78M bond issue, sales tax renewal Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
By Jonathan Small
School absenteeism is contributing to poor academic outcomes and other negative trends in Oklahoma. According to a legislative study conducted last October, average daily attendance figures showed 94% of enrolled students were typically in Oklahoma classrooms in 2019, but following COVID attendance dropped to 80% at many state schools. That has obvious negative impact on student learning and outcomes. While there are many strategies to address that problem, one measure at the Oklahoma Capitol may improve student attendance—even though that isn’t the primary goal of the bill. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 20, 2024 at 07:46PM ![]() Small: One solution to student absenteeism Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico The State Senate District 3 GOP primary features a middle-of-the-road incumbent Republican (Blake 'Cowboy' Stephens) and two conservative challengers - Dr. Julie McIntosh and Wagoner City Councilor Patrick Sampson. The McIntosh's are family friends and carpet cleaning customers, at home and medical practice. Julie's husband Brad was a longtime partner with the late great Dr. Tom Coburn. Coburn's widow, Carolyn, issued the following endorsement statement for Julie McIntosh: A letter from Carolyn Coburn, the wife of late U.S. Senator Tom Coburn: Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 18, 2024 at 12:54PM ![]() Carolyn Coburn endorses Dr. Julie McIntosh in Senate District 3 Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Gov Signs Financial Literacy Education Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 16th) – Legislation adding a financial literacy course to high school graduation requirements has been signed into law. House Bill 2158 was authored by Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, who said empowering students to take control of their finances starts with education. "Requiring students to master financial literacy before graduating isn't just about balancing budgets," Lowe said. "It's about laying a good foundation as they begin the next chapter of their lives by equipping them with the tools they need to navigate financial decisions thoughtfully." Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 17, 2024 at 09:05AM ![]() Gov. Stitt signs financial literacy education bill Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Capitol Arch Legislation Signed by Governor
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 16th) - Governor Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed into law legislation that will fund the building of an arch at the Oklahoma Capitol to serve as an honorary symbol of the services performed by the Oklahoma National Guard. House Bill 4012 is authored by Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore. "This arch was part of the original design for the state Capitol, and I believe it will add to the beauty of our complex," McBride said. "In addition, it will pay tribute to the legacy of Oklahoma National Guard members and their service and protection of the citizens of our great state." Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 16, 2024 at 09:14PM ![]() Gov. Stitt signs bill to build Capitol Arch to honor Oklahoma National Guard veterans Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico New law signed to restore voter rights for people granted a pardon or commutation to time served5/16/2024
Bill signed into law restoring voter rights for people granted a pardon or commutation to time served
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 16th) – HB 1629 was signed into law earlier this week. It restores voter rights for people convicted of a felony who have received a commutation or a pardon to time served. It also restores voter rights for those who have had their sentence discharged or reclassified as a misdemeanor to time served. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 16, 2024 at 08:53PM ![]() New law signed to restore voter rights for people granted a pardon or commutation to time served Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico Well, this certainly was not a press release I ever expected to see in my inbox! I was slightly disappointed, however, to find that the judge used a .40 caliber Glock, and not the .45/.410 combo Taurus Judge (that would have been too ironic). Garfield County Judge Lovell indicted for drive-by shooting OKLAHOMA CITY (May 9, 2024) – The Multi-County Grand Jury today indicted Garfield County Associate District Judge Brian Lovell on charges related to a February 2023 drive-by shooting near the town of Bison. The indictment alleges that on Feb. 12, 2023, Lovell fired a gun at the residence of his brother-in-law in Bison, Oklahoma. Two days after the shooting, Lovell reported that a firearm was stolen from his vehicle. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 14, 2024 at 08:05AM ![]() Garfield County judge indicted -- for drive-by shooting Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
By Jonathan Small
Since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its controversial 5-4 decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma in 2020, it has reduced public safety in Oklahoma. Oklahomans get a reminder of that sad reality this month as the child rapist who prompted the case is set to be free—something that would never have happened in the Oklahoma court system. Jimcy McGirt was tried in an Oklahoma state court and found guilty in 1997 of first-degree rape by instrumentation, lewd molestation, and forcible sodomy. His victim was four years old. The crime was so extreme he was sentenced to 500 years in prison and life in prison without parole. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 13, 2024 at 11:01PM ![]() Small: Evidence of a two-tiered justice system Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
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 »by Muskogee Politico - May 01, 2024 at 04:19PM ![]() Brecheen demands answers from CDC about the destruction of life in IVF industry Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
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