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by Muskogee Politico - January 31, 2023 at 08:38PM

Hern, Brecheen, RSC budget task force members warn Biden of upcoming budget deadline
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Rep. Kevin Hern, along with fellow Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen and other members of the Republican Study Committee that Hern chairs, are pushing President Biden on failing to present his budget proposal by a rapidly approaching statutory deadline:
Read more » by Muskogee Politico - January 31, 2023 at 08:38PM ![]() Hern, Brecheen, RSC budget task force members warn Biden of upcoming budget deadline Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico Burns files legislation to stop federal regulations on firearm suppressors made in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 720, to ensure firearm suppressors and the basic materials used to manufacture them in Oklahoma are not subject to federal laws or regulations. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - January 31, 2023 at 05:11PM ![]() Sen. Burns files bill to stop federal regulations on firearm suppressors made in Oklahoma Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Drummond sues Biden administration over emergency health powers delegated to WHO
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 30, 2023) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to remove an illegal regulation from federal law that allows the World Health Organization (WHO) to exert its authority over the United States. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - January 31, 2023 at 03:10PM ![]() AG Drummond sues Biden admin over emergency health powers delegated to WHO Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Coleman files bill to grant greater local control over marijuana businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 27th) – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has authored legislation to give municipalities more control over allowing marijuana grow operations within their city limits. Senate Bill 801 would allow cities and towns to modify their standard planning and zoning procedures to determine or forbid certain zones or districts for the operation of new marijuana-licensed premises, medical marijuana businesses, or any other premises where marijuana or its by-products are cultivated, grown, processed, stored, or manufactured starting Nov. 1, 2023. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - January 30, 2023 at 11:45PM ![]() Sen. Coleman files bill to grant greater local control over marijuana businesses Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
By Jonathan Small
In August, Allison D. Garrett, chancellor for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, warned lawmakers that Oklahoma high-school graduates are largely unprepared for college in English, math, reading, and science. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - January 30, 2023 at 11:39PM ![]() OCPA column: Focus on reading & graduation standards needed Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico Bullard plan would phase out and replace federal funding and control over K-12 education OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 26th) – Legislation has been filed to cut and replace financial ties and control of the federal government over common education in Oklahoma. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, authored Senate Bill 863 to authorize the State Department of Education to develop a ten-year plan to phase out the acceptance and use of federal funds for the support of K-12 education and project what state funds will be needed to fill the gap. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - January 30, 2023 at 07:49AM ![]() Bullard bill would phase out, replace Fed funding and control over K-12 education Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Sen. Dahm files Firearms Freedom Act to push back against ATF rule and protect Second Amendment rights
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, has filed legislation to protect the Second Amendment rights of Oklahomans and prevent further federal overreach. “The feds are continually looking for ways to circumvent the Constitution and trample our fundamental rights,” Dahm said. “The arbitrary and onerous pistol-brace rule set by ATF – an agency filled with unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats – is just the latest example. We clearly cannot count on those in the swamp to protect our rights, so we must do it ourselves.” Read more »by Muskogee Politico - January 26, 2023 at 09:18PM ![]() Dahm files Firearms Freedom Act to push back against ATF rule, protect 2A rights Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Here we go with the latest installment of my long-running Voter Registration Maps series. These statistics are from the annual January 15th report from the State Election Board.
In this post, I have graphics showing registration leader by county, majority/plurality by county, registration swing by county, growth by county for all parties and for Independents, and a comparison of Democrats versus Independents by county (a new addition to my map collection). Take a look, and share with your friends:
by Muskogee Politico - January 26, 2023 at 08:10PM ![]() Voter Registration Maps: GOP now leads in all but 1 county, Dems slip behind Independents in 2 counties Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Good news for fiscal conservatives -- Brecheen is on the Budget Committee:
Congressman Josh Brecheen to Serve on House Committee on Homeland Security and Committee on the Budget
Washington, D.C. (January 23rd) – Congressman Josh Brecheen announced today his selection to serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Budget Committee for the 118th Congress. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - January 26, 2023 at 07:30AM ![]() Congressman Brecheen named to Budget and Homeland Security committee Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
Sen. Bergstrom files Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, has filed Senate Bill 814, the Oklahoma Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, prohibiting credit card companies from sharing information about lawful firearm and ammunition purchases. His legislation would allow citizens and merchants to file lawsuits and seek damages against those who violate SB 814’s provisions. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - January 24, 2023 at 11:17PM ![]() State Sen. Bergstrom files bill to protect firearm purchase privacy Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
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