Yes On 805 Is A Yes To Redemption, Recovery, And Savings

We are living in interesting times to say the least. From our daily lives being upended by COVID-19 to the impact the pandemic has had on the initiative petition process this year, we've had to adapt in many ways to a new reality.

Working People Are Bearing The Cost Of The Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed fundamental inequalities in this country. With millions of us hurting — especially the poor and people of color — there’s been widespread public support for bold government action to address long-standing social problems.

OICA Urges Common Sense As State Reopens From COVID-19

As Oklahoma government officials move our state into “Phase 2” of reopening after COVID-19, it is important for us to maintain safe practices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued recommendations recently for those communities who are considering opening schools and events.

Quorum Call: Don’t Expect The Constitution To Stop Pelosi’s Hijinks

In mid-May, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution authorizing remote voting by proxy. Per the resolution, one congressperson may vote on behalf of up to ten others. In theory, as few as 40 of the House’s 435 members could show up in Washington for the House to do business.

Legislative Session “Moves Pretty Fast” To Its End

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

Elon Musk And The Billionaire War On Public Health

Billionaire Elon Musk recently defied local public health officials and reopened his flagship Tesla auto assembly plant in Fremont, California. Public safety officials had ordered that plant shut down — over Musk’s fierce opposition — almost two months earlier. “This is fascist.

Trump’s “Buy American” Plan Will Backfire

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration wants to quarantine American manufacturing. At any time now, the president could sign an executive order aimed at returning the pharmaceutical supply chain to the United States.

Kent State, Jackson State, And The State

On two days in May fifty years ago, American police and National Guard troops fired their weapons into crowds of anti-Vietnam-War protesters, killing six American students at two American state universities.

Remembering May 2019: Where It Can Rain, It Can Flood

One year ago, during the late hours of April 30 and the morning of May 1, 17 tornadoes struck Oklahoma.

Senator Brent Howard’s Legislative Session Notes

We’re nearing the end of the legislative session. A budget agreement was reached and is awaiting Gov. Stitt’s approval. With everything going on, the budget turned out better than expected with minimal cuts to state agencies even though we’re facing a $1.