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by Muskogee Politico - December 10, 2020 at 09:54AM
State House Republicans applaud AG for joining Texas-led Election Lawsuit
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OKLAHOMA CITY (December 9th) – A group of Oklahoma House Republicans today praised Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter for signing on to a brief in support of the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit to contest election results in the key battleground states of Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
The lawmakers contend, with counterparts in Texas and other states, that there is enough evidence of fraud in the Nov. 3 general election, including late changes to voter laws without legislative approval, in the states mentioned above to warrant a legal challenge.
“The integrity of our national elections is vital for the citizens of our country and for the freedoms we currently enjoy,” the lawmakers said in a joint statement. “Fraud in even one state affects the security of all others. The irregularities witnessed in these key battleground states, and the changes to voting rules usurping the legislative process, are alarming and warrant further scrutiny by the Supreme Court of the United States. We, therefore, are pleased that Attorney General Mike Hunter has chosen to act on behalf of all Oklahomans in filing suit against these states, challenging the changes made to voting rules and procedures in violation of the Electors Clause of the United States Constitution, Article II, Section 1, Clause 2.”
The following lawmakers signed on to this statement: by Muskogee Politico - December 10, 2020 at 09:54AM State House Republicans applaud AG for joining Texas-led Election Lawsuit Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico OK Attorney General joins brief in support of Texas lawsuit over presidential election results12/10/2020 Attorney General Hunter Joins Brief in Support of Texas Lawsuit OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter today signed on to a brief in support of the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit against the states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin, challenging the 2020 election results in those states. In his lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims these states are in violation of the Electors Clause and the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and asks the U.S. Supreme Court to require the states to hold a special election or select a new set of electors for their electoral college votes. “I am firmly committed to election security, which is why we have already been involved in numerous lawsuits to combat eleventh hour efforts to change state voting laws in states across the country,” Attorney General Hunter said. “I regret that the U.S. Supreme Court is the only forum available to resolve the many legitimate concerns regarding state elections. That is why I am joining the amicus brief in support of the Texas case, to encourage the highest court in the land to thoughtfully consider and address the matters presented.” In addition to Oklahoma, the brief was signed by 16 other attorneys general. “The allegations in the Bill of Complaint raise important constitutional issues under the Electors Clause,” attorneys general write. “They also raise serious concerns relating to election integrity and public confidence in elections. These are questions of great public importance that warrant this Court’s attention. The Court should grant the Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File Bill of Complaint.” Read more »by Muskogee Politico - December 10, 2020 at 08:00AM OK Attorney General joins brief in support of Texas lawsuit over presidential election results Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico GOVERNOR STITT AGREES TO ONE-YEAR EXTENSION WITH CHOCTAW NATION ON HUNTING AND FISHING COMPACT OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 8, 2020) – Governor Kevin Stitt announced today that the State of Oklahoma has agreed to a one-year extension with the Choctaw Nation on the hunting and fishing compact that was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2020. “I appreciate the Choctaw Nation working with my office and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on a one-year hunting and fishing compact extension,” said Gov. Stitt. “This compact continues a partnership between the State of Oklahoma and the Choctaw Nation to capture federal funds for conservation efforts across our state while promoting hunting and fishing opportunities for citizens of the Choctaw Nation.” Under the compact, the Choctaw Nation will purchase compact licenses for its Oklahoma residents between the ages of 16 and 64 years old. Each compact license encompasses regulatory requirements and certain rights including those of an annual Oklahoma hunting license and an annual Oklahoma fishing license. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - December 09, 2020 at 02:34PM Gov. Stitt, Choctaw Nation agree to one-year extension of hunting and fishing compact Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico Hern joins bipartisan, bicameral letter urging adoption of No Budget, No Pay in year-end omnibus WASHINGTON, DC (December 4th) – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) joined a bipartisan, bicameral letter to House and Senate leadership urging inclusion of the No Budget, No Pay Act in any end-of-year budget discussions and government funding legislation. The No Budget, No Pay Act incentivizes Members of Congress to pass a budget by withholding pay until the budget is completed. “No Budget, No Pay is something my constituents have heard me talk about over and over for the last two years,” said Rep. Hern. “It’s a common-sense idea that if Congress doesn’t do our job, we shouldn’t get paid. In business, I don’t pay employees to sit around and do nothing – that’s a sure-fire way to get terminated. In Congress, however, there are very rarely consequences for Members who refuse to do their job. This letter has support from Senators and Representatives on both sides of the aisle; this kind of unified support is not something you see often in Congress. I hope our leadership understands the gravity of this moment and the importance of getting our country back on track with a budget.” The letter was also signed by: Read more »by Muskogee Politico - December 09, 2020 at 09:25AM Hern joins bipartisan, bicameral "No Budget, No Pay" letter Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico
By Jonathan Small
Oklahoma parents are demanding parental school choice and lawmakers are paying attention. A new poll by Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates (CHS) found 61% of Oklahoma voters support school choice, which was defined as “the right to use tax dollars raised for their child’s education to send their child to the school of their choice whether it is public, private, online, or charter.” Among Republicans primary voters, support reached 74%. Support was consistent in both urban and rural areas. That strong support is no surprise, especially considering ongoing public-school closures. Those closures are wreaking havoc and destroying opportunity. This is evident in increased failure rates in academic courses and significant learning loss. In August, an official from Tulsa Public Schools even told the State Board of Education that district officials expected “that our least-reached students will have lost approximately a year more learning than would have otherwise been the case because of the COVID-related interruptions. So if I’m a student who might otherwise have been predicted to be two years below grade level, we’re anticipating that that student will now be approximately three years below grade level.” Read more »by Muskogee Politico - December 08, 2020 at 09:25PM OCPA: Inaction on parental school choice is impossible Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico OCPA: AG protects vulnerable children, ends anti-Christian discrimination OKLAHOMA CITY (December 3, 2020)—Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, issued the following statement today regarding Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter’s opinion declaring that the State Department of Education exceeded its authority by adding new, burdensome regulations to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program--regulations that effectively barred multiple faith-based schools from serving those students: “Today, Attorney General Hunter restored educational opportunity for some of Oklahoma’s most vulnerable children and put an end to the State Department of Education’s anti-Christian discrimination, which barred certain schools from participating in the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program. Read more »by Muskogee Politico - December 05, 2020 at 02:13PM OCPA: AG protects vulnerable children, ends anti-Christian discrimination Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico Unite Norman Issues Statement on Ruling that Norman City Council Violated the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act
Norman — Unite Norman released the following statement following a ruling that the Norman City Council violated the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act in their communications related to the June 16 meeting to defund the police:
“Unite Norman has stated since our formation that we need more transparency from the city council,” said Russell Smith, co-founder of Unite Norman. “From their dark-of-night votes to defund the police, to their unwillingness to truly hear constituents on the issues of school resource officers or equipment for officers, meeting in abesentia for months, and now limiting public comments at meetings — this city council has sent a clear message that they don’t believe they report to the people. Today changes that. This is a victory for the people.”
by Muskogee Politico - December 05, 2020 at 11:41AM 'Unite Norman' comments on City Council violation of Open Meetings Act Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico Senate leader names redistricting committee members OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat on Thursday announced the members he has appointed to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting. “Alongside drafting a state budget, redistricting will be the highest priority of the Legislature next session. The Oklahoma Senate will conduct an open, transparent and bipartisan redistricting process. The senators who serve on the redistricting committee have an important task and I appreciate them accepting the challenge to serve on the Senate redistricting committee,” said Treat, R-Oklahoma City. Treat previously named Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, as chair of the committee and Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, as vice-chair of the committee. Treat said Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, will serve as co-vice chair of the committee. The members of the committee are: Read more »by Muskogee Politico - December 05, 2020 at 08:36AM State Senate redistricting committee members named Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico Gov. Stitt declares Thursday as 'day of prayer and fasting' for those affected by COVID-1912/1/2020 GOVERNOR STITT DECLARES DEC. 3 AS STATEWIDE DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING FOR ALL OKLAHOMANS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 30, 2020) – Governor Kevin Stitt announced today he is declaring Thursday, Dec. 3 as a statewide day of prayer and fasting for all Oklahomans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Oklahomans have always turned to prayer to guide us through trials and seasons of uncertainty, and I am asking Oklahomans of all faiths and religious backgrounds to join together with me on Thursday,” said Gov. Stitt. “I believe we must continue to ask God to heal those who are sick, comfort those who are hurting and provide renewed strength and wisdom to all who are managing the effects of COVID-19.” Gov. Stitt also encourages churches and other houses of worship to continue taking precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to care for vulnerable members of their congregations. “I believe our churches and faith communities have an incredible opportunity during this season to provide hope to Oklahomans who are struggling as we close a year that has been mentally, emotionally and physically draining,” said Gov. Stitt. “It’s important that we continue to find safe ways to gather as we all do our part to protect our families, neighbors and communities from this virus.” To read the proclamation, click here. by Muskogee Politico - December 01, 2020 at 10:45AM Gov. Stitt declares Thursday as 'day of prayer and fasting' for those affected by COVID-19 Click this headline to read the entire article at Muskogee Politico |
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