Dual identity: Ex-legislators morph into paid lobbyists
Oklahoman 2-28-2010

Should lawmakers be made to wait two years after leaving office before they become registered lobbyists?

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Lack of birth dates connects Oklahoma City, county public employees, offenders
Oklahoman 2-28-2010

More than 250 Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County employees’ names match those of registered sex offenders.

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High court faces guns decision
Oklahoman 2-28-2010

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court, which avoided for most of the nation’s history a clear ruling on individual gun rights, is in the midst of its second major case in two years about a topic that has generated decades of debate.

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Oklahoma schools could get grants
Oklahoman 2-28-2010

The state’s lowest performing schools could receive up to $2 million each under a federal grant program that rewards schools for plans to drastically change administration, teaching staff or curriculum.

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Former OSU coach Sean Sutton arrested on drug complaints
Oklahoman 2-12-2010

STILLWATER — Former OSU basketball coach Sean Sutton was arrested on a drug complaint Thursday, state drug enforcement authorities said.

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Editor's Note -- It will be intersting to see how Sean Sutton is treated by the authorities compared to others who have committed similar crimes.

After arrest, former OSU coach Sean Sutton to face drug charges
Oklahoman 3-13-2010

STILLWATER — Substance abuse and addiction demons shook the Sutton family again after Sean Sutton’s arrest Thursday on drug complaints.

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Gay Oklahoma student sues agency over denied tag request
Oklahoman 2-13-2010

A college student wants IM GAY on his Oklahoma car tag, and he is suing to force state tax officials to approve his request. "I want to tell people who I am and what I am. I’m proud of it. I’m openly gay.

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Dual identity: Ex-legislators morph into paid lobbyists
Oklahoman 2-10-2010

Should lawmakers be made to wait two years after leaving office before they become registered lobbyists? The idea seems punitive and contrary to the right of individuals to pursue employment of their choice.

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Editor's Note -- Lawmakers who just left office and become registered lobbyists have too much INSIDER INFORMATION. It seems a three year waiting period for them to become lobbyists wouldn't be excessive or contrary to their rights. Isn't insider trading against the law? Lawmakers becoming lobbyists so soon after leaving office are not that different from those who deal in insider trading.

Legislator Wants Use of Kids in State Lottery Ads 'Stopped'
KTOK Newsradio 2-9-2010

Weatherford State Representative Harold Wright says the state is wrongly exploiting children by using them in state lottery commercials.

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Editor's Note -- Governor Henry used his daughters in ads to get the gambling bill passed in Oklahoma. Other children are being used now. The children promoting something that is very addictive to many people is not good. Wright is right on this issue.

Global Warming Is Frozen Over
Eagle Forum 2-5-2020

Whether or not the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2, there's no denying that January put into a deep freeze the claims of crisis by global warming alarmists. Frigid temperatures destroyed fruit and coral in Florida, and snow fell on Al Gore's palatial home in normally warmer Tennessee.

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Editor's Note -- Article contains information on the global warming meeting in Copenhagan, Denmark.