Video - Primary Watch Party @ Tres Amigos

Primary Watch Party @ Tres Amigos

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"It is against the law for public employees to use taxpayer-financed resources like school computers and websites to campaign for a particular candidates or ballot issues, but McDaniel is not expected to face any legal repercussions."

Mustang superintendent self-reports possible campaign violation

JUN 24, 2016 - Mustang Schools Superintendent Sean McDaniel said he may have violated state law when he endorsed a state candidate on the district's website. He self-reported the incident to his district attorney and the state Ethics Commission.

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Photo - June 24th, 2016. Guest Speaker was Oklahoma State Representative Chuck Strohm. Rep. Strohm discussed subjects: Recent State Budget Crisis. Oklahoma Education Funding. Upcoming "Boren" State Sales Tax vote. Sales tax on Internet Sales, Jan 1, 2017. Religious Freedom Legislation. Other subjects.

June 24th, 2016. Guest Speaker was Oklahoma State Representative Chuck Strohm. Rep. Strohm discussed subjects: Recent State Budget Crisis. Oklahoma Education Funding. Upcoming "Boren" State Sales Tax vote. Sales tax on Internet Sales, Jan 1, 2017. Religious Freedom Legislation. Other subjects.

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Big Government ruins brunch.. "The manager of The Pump Bar near the Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City was recently arrested for infusing the bar's liquors with other flavors, including bacon, jalapeños, and garlic."

Arrest Over Bacon Vodka Prompts Questions From Oklahoma's Alcohol Commission

The manager of The Pump Bar near the Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City was recently arrested for infusing the bar's liquors with other flavors,

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Photo - Sums it up.

Sums it up.

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Sample Ballots for Tuesday's Election. Please study your Ballot(s) and know who you are going to vote for before going to the Polling Place.

Tulsa County, Oklahoma

To locate the ballot style(s) for your precinct, find your precinct number in the left column on the following list. The ballot styles for each precinct are to the right on the same line as the precinct number. To view a ballot style, click on the ballot style number.

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Above the law? "Oklahoma's secretary of finance, Preston Doerflinger, has been ticketed twice this month, accused of driving after his license was revoked"

Finance secretary accused of driving after license revoked

JUN 21, 2016 - Oklahoma's secretary of finance has been accused of driving after his license was revoked June 8. He was ticketed twice by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper, including once while not wearing a seat belt.

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"The thing that worried me the most was the water issue," he said. "We're worried about the quality of the water going forward in a state where state government, the Legislature and the regulatory agencies, the Water Resources Board, the (Department of Environmental Quality), don't have authority to enforce pollution laws or rules."

Opponent speaks out on SQ 777

One of the issues Oklahoma voters will see on the ballot of the Nov.

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"Oklahomans accessing the site can learn a great deal about school funding at both the state and district level, compare up to five districts at a time, or rank all districts in the state."

Oklahoma ScissorTales: New tool offers school finance facts

JUN 18, 2016 - EDUCATION funding has gotten a lot of attention this year. Now a new tool from the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs allows citizens to obtain hard facts about school finances. The database uses information obtained from the state government's Oklahoma Cost Accounting System, which i...

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Photo - Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center. Tulsa, Oklahoma. June 20, 2016

Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center. Tulsa, Oklahoma. June 20, 2016

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"Actually, this is the same old narrative that we’ve heard time and again: give the government enough money and it can solve every problem. In this case, Kenney wants to increase funding for education with the revenue raised from the soft drink tax. In reality, Kenney is “helping” the poor by taking their money away from them, a fact that prompted even Bernie Sanders to oppose the new measure."

Let's look at all the ways Philly's new soda tax is a really stupid idea

Where do we even start?

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"The other top recipients were Rep. Tom Newell, R-Seminole, $2,626; Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa, $2,576; Sen. Mike Shultz, R-Altus, $2,449, and Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City, $2,381. Minority Floor Leader Rep. Scott Inman, D-Del City, was the only Democrat to receive more than $2,000, getting $2,160."

Legislators, State Officials Accept More Gifts from Interest Groups

As Oklahoma policymakers grappled this year with a record budget shortfall, special-interest groups plied them with more meals, drinks, Thunder tickets and other gifts.

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Video - Jim Bridenstine vs. Tom Atkinson for Congress LIVE now.

Jim Bridenstine vs. Tom Atkinson for Congress LIVE now.

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The Oklahoma card reader program just got a little worse, believe it or not.

Records Show DPS Sought Access To Bank Account, Routing Numbers For Card Reader Program

OKLAHOMA CITY – Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety sought access to peoples' bank account and bank routing numbers as they negotiated a contract for a controversial debit card …

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"The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced Tuesday Patrice Douglas has accepted a newly created $250,000-a-year job heading up the state agency."

Mystery solved: Douglas winner of 250K OK state job

JUN 14, 2016 - The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced Tuesday Patrice Douglas has accepted a newly created $250,000-a-year job heading up the state agency. Douglas is a former Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner, a former Edmond mayor and an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the U.S...

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And they run the White House..

Russian Hackers Hit DNC, Stole Trump Oppo

Russian hackers successfully infiltrated the Democratic National Committee's computer network over the past year and accessed the political

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Only two weeks until the primary. Lots going on! If you're not involved - you should be!

Only Two Weeks Left! Join the Fight!

Only two weeks until the primary. Lots going on! If you're not involved - you should be!

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By comparison, the governor of Oklahoma makes $147,000 per year.

New head of state tobacco trust to earn $250K

JUN 12, 2016 - David Blatt, a spokesman for the Oklahoma Policy Institute, said it's unusual to create a $250,000 position for an agency with so few employees, while other, much larger parts of state government, affecting millions of Oklahomans, are run by executives earning much less.

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Photo - Join Senator Nathan Dahm, Representatives Mike Ritze, David Brumbaugh, Dan Kirby and Michael Rogers to an informative Town Hall Meeting that will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Central Park Community Center. Come meet and hear from your State Legislators to discuss issues and any questions that you may have. WHEN: Tuesday, June 14th TIME: 7:00pm PLACE: Central Park Community Center ADDRESS: 1500 South Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 REMIN

Join Senator Nathan Dahm, Representatives Mike Ritze, David Brumbaugh, Dan Kirby and Michael Rogers to an informative Town Hall Meeting that will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Central Park Community Center. Come meet and hear from your State Legislators to discuss issues and any questions that you may have. WHEN: Tuesday, June 14th TIME: 7:00pm PLACE: Central Park Community Center ADDRESS: 1500 South Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 REMINDER: Primary elections are June 28th!

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The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office is looking into a complaint involving a group of donors to Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado’s special election campaign, according to several sources familiar with the matter.

Attorney General's Office looking into Sheriff Vic Regalado donors tied to Rogers County business

Sources told the Tulsa World anonymity that the AG's Office is handling an ethics complaint filed in March by the Tulsa County Democratic Party. The complaint alleges donors tied to ISTI Plant Services in Rogers County may be straw donors.

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"One question was regarding their opinion as to what was the most significant piece of legislation from this last legislative session. Teegarden stated that SB1552 (Pro-Life) was probably the most significant bill of the session and that it was unfortunate that Gov. Fallin had vetoed it. Rader was in agreement with Teegarden in regard to SB1552. Staab voiced his support of the cigarette tax and touted it as the most important bill (it was defeated)."

A Summary of League of Women Voters HD 39 Forum

Thursday evening, June 9, the League of Women Voters held a public forum for Senate District 39 candidates at the OU Tulsa campus. Senate District 39 is currently held by term limited Brian Crain, …

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Global ad provider Google has come out in favor of the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement.

Now Google backs everyone's favorite trade pact: The TPP

While Obama slow-jams his arguments in favor of international agreement

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Photo - This will be the best thing you read online all day. We promise.

This will be the best thing you read online all day. We promise.

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"Though Regalado promised transparency when he was running for office, TCSO’s stance on jail videos is new and more restrictive. If allowed to stand, it would establish a statewide precedent that what goes on behind the jail’s bars is none of our business"

Here's why we're suing Sheriff Regalado

The Frontier filed an Open Records Act lawsuit against Sheriff Vic Regalado today because he has refused to release jail videos.

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You may have heard of civil asset forfeiture. That's where police can seize your property and cash without first proving you committed a crime; without a warrant and without arresting you, as long as they suspect that your property is somehow tied to a crime

OHP Uses New Device To Seize Money Used During The Commission Of A Crime

You may have heard of civil asset forfeiture. That's where police can seize your property and cash without first proving you committed a crime; without a warrant and without arresting you, as long ...

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REMINDER: No Meeting TONIGHT! But there's lots of other stuff happening. Check it out!

REMINDER: NO Meeting TONIGHT - Lots of Other Stuff Happening

REMINDER: No Meeting TONIGHT! But there's lots of other stuff happening. Check it out!

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Police in Oklahoma are deploying an electronic scanner that can drain currency from prepaid credit cards seized at the roadside using civil asset forfeiture laws.

Oooooklahoma! Where the cops can stop and empty your bank cards – on just a hunch

Civil asset forfeiture goes digital and politicians wake up

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NO Tulsa 9.12 Meeting This Thursday

Is there a meeting Thursday? Good question...

NO Tulsa 9.12 Meeting This Thursday

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"The Tax Foundation says Oklahoma City's rate of 8.38 percent is 14th highest among America's 50 largest cities. That would soar to No. 5 if the state question were approved. Tulsa's new rate of 9.52 percent would place it at No. 3 — the third-highest tax rate — among America's 50 largest cities."

Sales tax hike would impact Oklahoma cities, towns

JUN 6, 2016 - TO no one's surprise, a state question asking voters whether they want to pay an additional penny in state sales tax to benefit Oklahoma education is headed to the November ballot. The initiative petition easily cleared a key procedural hurdle last week when the state Supreme Court sai...

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Photo - Do you know a person who deserves to be recognized for working for a cause to better their city, county, or state? Fill out a nomination form today by visiting http://www.defendersoflibertyok.com/#nomination

Do you know a person who deserves to be recognized for working for a cause to better their city, county, or state? Fill out a nomination form today by visiting http://www.defendersoflibertyok.com/#nomination

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"Allowing competition between grocery, convenience and liquor stores is fair, for both the consumer and the retailers. The free market will decide, as it ought to, where customers will shop."

Tulsa World Editorial: Cheers! Voters will decide on modernizing alcohol laws

In November, the voters of Oklahoma will get another chance to bring the state's alcohol laws into the 21st century.

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"This bill looks like the handiwork of unions and lawyers. It calls in the feds to lay the groundwork for lawsuits and insinuate themselves into negotiations between employers and employees. That's to be expected of unions and trial lawyers. It is not expected from a congressman from the party of limited government."

Point of View: MMA doesn't need boxing's regulations

JUN 4, 2016 - Wouldn't it be terrific if the federal government did for mixed martial arts what it has done for boxing?, said no one ever. Actually, there is a guy — a former mixed martial arts fighter at that. His name is U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Westville. Mullin wants to bring mixe...

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The fight continues

Woman cites religious beliefs to not carry ID, fight DPS

An Oklahoma woman says the DPS is infringing upon her religious beliefs and right to privacy by requiring fingerprints and facial recognition was needed to get an ID, and an appellate court is siding with her.

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Photo - Tulsa Hunter Park, June 2nd, 2016

Tulsa Hunter Park, June 2nd, 2016

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It's coming.

One Percent Sales Tax Hike Going to Voters in November

Oklahoma voters will decide in November whether to increase the state sales tax by a penny for $615 million a year in education funding. The Oklahoma

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Photo - It's that time of the year again! Save the date for the 4th Annual Defenders of Liberty: Grassroots Activism Awards! We are now accepting this years nominations. Nomination forms can be completed at the following link: www.defendersoflibertyok.com/

It's that time of the year again! Save the date for the 4th Annual Defenders of Liberty: Grassroots Activism Awards! We are now accepting this years nominations. Nomination forms can be completed at the following link: www.defendersoflibertyok.com/

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Video - Milton Friedman deconstructed Bernie Sanders' arguments decades before he ran for President. #FeeltheBern

Milton Friedman deconstructed Bernie Sanders' arguments decades before he ran for President. #FeeltheBern

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Photo - Join us right now for Patriots in the Park!

Join us right now for Patriots in the Park!

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Well, that is unfortunate.

Girl Scouts Join Planned Parenthood at Huge Pro-Abortion Conference

Tell me who you hang out with and I'll tell you who you are. Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA), offers this pithy saying as her favorite q

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We have worked hard! Now let's have some fun!Patriots in the Park 2016! Fun for all!

We have worked hard! It's time to have fun!

We have worked hard! Now let's have some fun!Patriots in the Park 2016! Fun for all!

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Photo - Invite your friends - meet candidates and have fun! Great silent auction items - air plane ride, dinner with Congressman Jim Bridenstine, dinner with Dewey Bartlett for Tulsa Mayor, Rustic Cuffs, horse riding lessons, ACM Images session, and MORE! Good old fashion fun for the entire family! Bring your lawn chairs.

Invite your friends - meet candidates and have fun! Great silent auction items - air plane ride, dinner with Congressman Jim Bridenstine, dinner with Dewey Bartlett for Tulsa Mayor, Rustic Cuffs, horse riding lessons, ACM Images session, and MORE! Good old fashion fun for the entire family! Bring your lawn chairs.

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“Civil forfeiture is one of the most serious assaults on due process and private property rights in America today,” said Institute for Justice Attorney Rob Peccola. “The legislature’s vote today means New Hampshire is closer to ensuring only convicted criminals—and not the innocent—lose their property to forfeiture.”

New Hampshire Passes Sweeping Civil Forfeiture Reforms - Institute for Justice

Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Senate passed SB 522, which includes several reforms to the state's forfeiture laws. "Civil forfeiture is one of the most serious assaults on due process and private property rights in America today," said Institute for Justice Attorney Rob Pecco...

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So much for the threats. Tell your lawmaker to continue to fight the REAL ID ACT!

TSA to accept Oklahoma IDs that don't follow federal law

Transportation Security Administration officials say it'll continue to accept Oklahoma driver's licenses as valid identification for domestic flights for a couple more years even though they don't comply with a federal act calling for states to improve their ID systems

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Hope to see you there. Hunter Park, Tulsa, 5:00pm Thursday, June 2nd.

Tulsa 912 Project

Bring kids, grandkids, friends and family for a fun relaxed evening. Fun for ALL ages!

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