Small: An agenda for all statewide candidates

An agenda for all statewide candidatesBy Jonathan SmallCandidates for statewide offices such as governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor are kicking off statewide campaigns. While candidates are very important, equally if not more important is what those statewide office candidates would accomplish, and how, if elected.Oklahoma...

Deevers celebrates Oklahoma City's selection for 2028 Olympic softball, canoe slalom events

Deevers Celebrates with Oklahoma City for Securing of 2028 Olympic Hosting RolesOKLAHOMA CITY (March 28th) - Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, proudly joined many Oklahomans in celebrating the prestigious selection of Oklahoma City as host for Canoe Slalom and Women’s Softball during the 2028 Olympic Games. “This extraordinary...

Senate passes bill to allow foraging on state-owned lands

Senate unanimously approves Boren’s foraging billOKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, won unanimous Senate support for Senate Bill 447 to allow foraging for nuts, edible plants and fungi on state-owned or state-managed property. Boren said she didn’t even know it was against the law until a family member brought the situation...

Stricter marijuana trafficking measure passes OK House

Gann Sends Stricter Marijuana Trafficking Act to SenateOKLAHOMA CITY (March 27th) – Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, on Wednesday passed a bill in the House that would reduce the amount of marijuana an individual may legally possess, distribute, manufacture or bring into the state under the Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act.If House...

State Rep. Humphrey calls on Gov. Stitt to restore Forestry Director

Gov. Stitt impetuously fired the director of Oklahoma Forestry Services in the aftermath of the recent wildfires (which burned - among other properties/structures across the state - Stitt's ranch). Firefighters across the state were outraged, OFS Director Goeller was blindsided, and legislators are responding negatively...

McCall touts $1.3M launch to campaign for Governor

A new press release from former House Speaker and 2026 GOP gubernatorial candidate Charles McCall:McCall for Governor Announces $1.3 Million to Launch Statewide CampaignATOKA, Oklahoma (April 3, 2025) – Charles McCall’s campaign for governor is off to a historically fast-paced start, posting more than $1.33 million in total...

Coleman bill to create recall elections process clears State Senate

If Sen. Coleman and his House author follow through on what he says here, it will be an improvement over his initial version of the bill, which was much more of a fox-guarding-the-hen-house affair (though, I'm not convinced Oklahoma needs this).Coleman bill to create recall elections process clears Oklahoma SenateOKLAHOMA...

Small: Mississippi is beating Oklahoma (again)

Mississippi is beating Oklahoma (again)By Jonathan SmallI recently noted that Mississippi students are dramatically outperforming their Oklahoma peers when it comes to reading.Now Mississippi officials are seeking to dramatically outpace Oklahoma in the race for jobs by eliminating its tax on work and investment – the state...

Former State Sen. Mike Mazzei launches campaign for Governor

Another Republican has officially thrown his hat into the 2026 race for Governor. Former State Senator Mike Mazzei joins current Attorney General Gentner Drummond and immediate past House Speaker Charles McCall as candidates of note so far. His campaign announcement press release is below:Mike Mazzei: Business Leader,...

Bill to ban trafficking of abortion-inducing drugs passes OK House

Crosswhite Hader Bill to Penalize Trafficking of Abortion-Inducing Drugs Moves to SenateOKLAHOMA CITY (March 28th) – Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont, on Tuesday passed legislation in the House that would outlaw the trafficking of chemical abortion pills.House Bill 1168 would create a felony trafficking offense for...

Pastor Tim Turner comments on SD8 mailer

Pastor Tim Turner of Eufaula, commenting on a misunderstanding regarding a campaign mailer in Senate District 8's Republican runoff election."Dear church family and community, I am aware of a campaign mailer that went out with my name and picture on it in support of Senate candidate Bryan Logan. While I strongly believe...

Norwood endorsed in HD74 GOP primary by 100+ Christian leaders

This Tuesday includes elections in three state legislative seats - House Districts 71 and 74 and Senate District 8. Below is an announcement from HD74 Republican candidate Kevin Norwood.Norwood is one of five Republican candidates running, including 'World of Weed' dispensary owner Brand Peixotto (aka "The Cannabis King"...