Oklahoma Senate passes bill to provide more options for arming teachers
House Bill 2336, which would give schools more options in arming teachers, passed the Senate with a 37-7 and is on its way to the House. Read the bill here. Article by Barbara Hoberock
Oklahoma Leads The Nation In Cannabis Dispensaries
“Oklahoma has about as many dispensaries as the entire west coast. […] Much of the reason for Oklahoma’s more libertarian model is because of our state’s founders regard for citizen empowerment to go around the legislature & governor, to create
Lawmaker files bills to repeal permitless carry, ban long-barrel firearms in Oklahoma restaurants
“An Oklahoma lawmaker has filed two bills regarding firearms in Oklahoma – one [HB 3357] would repeal permitless carry in our state, and another [HB 3897] that would ban long-barrel firearms from Oklahoma restaurants.” Read HB 3357 here, and HB
Oklahoma Libertarian Voter Registration Doubles
“The Libertarian Party, which gained recognition in 2016, now has 11,171 registered voters, more than double the number in January 2018.” Article by Jamison Faught Join the movement! Click HERE to register as a Libertarian in Oklahoma. Click HERE to
Legislation filed prohibiting sanctuary cities in Oklahoma
“Under [SB 1459], any city or town that enacts such a policy would be ineligible for state funding through agencies and grants.” Article by Destiny Washington Read the bill here. Libertarian Platform (LP.org/platform): 3.4 Free Trade and Migration […]Political freedom
Rep. Jason Dunnington introduces House Bill 2876 to end death penalty in Oklahoma
“The bill, if passed and signed into law, would remove the death penalty from among the options in Oklahoma for sentencing in capital cases.” Read the bill here. Article by Darla Shelden Libertarian Platform (LP.org/platform ): 1.8 Death Penalty We
Stitt wants state schools superintendent to be appointed, not elected
“Gov. Kevin Stitt wants Oklahoma’s state schools chief to be appointed, a move that would give the governor more control over public education.” Article by Carmen Forman
Stitt Plans Significant State Deregulation
“Gov. Kevin Stitt says he wants to slash state regulations by the end of his term in 2023.” Article by Ray Carter Photo by Donald Giannatti on Unsplash
Oklahoma Democrats Keep Primaries Open To Rising Number Of Independent Voters
Chad Williams, Chair of the Oklahoma Libertarian Party, talks with KOSU’s Kateleigh Mills about the party’s decision to close its primaries and the process through which that decision was made. Article by Kateleigh Mills Image by Mairead Todd/KOSU
Opinion: Should It Be Illegal To Sleep Outside?
“The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says homelessness has dropped over the past decade, but the number of homeless people who don’t have anywhere to stay is beginning to grow and become more visible.” Article by Scott Simon
Oklahoma City asking for residents help with homelessness strategy
Free and open to the public, a community public forum addressing homelessness in Oklahoma City will be held Monday, December 16th, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at NorthCare on 2617 General Pershing Boulevard. Article by Colleen Wilson
Civil rights group sues over Oklahoma bail practices
On Tuesday, the ACLU filed a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional discrimination by the Canadian County bail system against the poor and disabled. Article by Sean Murphy AP Photo by Sue Ogrocki
Medical marijuana tax money not going to designated areas
State Question 788 designated that money exceeding the budgeted amount needed to run the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority should be divided 75/25 between education and drug and alcohol rehabilitation, but OMMA has retained all of the $2.8million in November revenue.
Right Thinking: Charter school success hiding in plain sight
“Instead of encouraging the expansion of successful charter school models, the solons who run the Oklahoma City schools both want to hike, without apparent justification, the fees on charter schools and oppose reforms that would provide charters access to capital
Oklahoma Governor Opposes Criminal Justice Initiative
“Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt says he opposes a proposed state question that would restrict prosecutors from using previous felony convictions to enhance sentences in certain criminal cases.” Article by Associated Press
Sunday Liquor Sales In Oklahoma To Be On The Ballot In March
“Tulsa County set an election for March to determine if liquor stores should be able to sell on Sunday.” Article by Emory Bryan Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash
Cherokee Nation Lays Out Two Paths For Sending Delegate To Congress
The Cherokee Nation seeks to send former Obama advisor Kim Teehee as a tribal delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives by next autumn. Article by Caroline Halter Image AP/SUE OGROCKI
Mitchell Talks: Oklahoma Group Wants To Change How Districts Are Drawn
Scott Mitchell and Aaron Brilbeck talk with Andy Moore of Let’s Fix This about a redistricting initiative petition. People Not Politics, a coalition of Oklahomans, has filed paperwork with the Secretary of State to have a measure put on the
