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Sen. Lankford: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is 'a personal affront to veterans across the country’

U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.

By Sooner State News | Jul 31, 2024

26 states, including Oklahoma, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

An analysis by Sooner State News shows Oklahoma is one of 26 states without a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."

By Sooner State News | Jul 22, 2024

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Oklahoma voter rolls

By Sooner State News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Oklahoma Secretary of State Josh Cockroft, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Analysis: Oklahoma among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Sooner State News | Jun 20, 2024

Oklahoma is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sooner State News found.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Sooner State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Oklahoma legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Oklahoma

By Sooner State News | Aug 22, 2023

These Oklahoma political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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July 26: Congressional Record publishes “Text of Senate Amendment 1056” in the Senate section

By Sooner State News | Aug 2, 2023

The Congressional Record published “Text of Senate Amendment 1056” in the Senate section on July 26.

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July 26 sees Congressional Record publish “NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024--Continued” in the Senate section

By Sooner State News | Aug 2, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024--Continued” on July 26.

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July 27 sees Congressional Record publish “Text of Senate Amendment 1087” in the Senate section

By Sooner State News | Aug 2, 2023

“Text of Senate Amendment 1087” was published on pages S3800-S3838 of the Congressional Record on July 27.

July 27 sees Congressional Record publish “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” in the Senate section

By Sooner State News | Aug 2, 2023

The Congressional Record published “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” in the Senate section on July 27.

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July 26 sees Congressional Record publish “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” in the Senate section

By Sooner State News | Aug 2, 2023

“TEXT OF AMENDMENTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3627-S3701 on July 26

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WPA Intelligence founder: '[Biden] made it very clear that he was looking for an African-American woman and he just wanted somebody to fill that role'

By Sooner State News Report | Jul 15, 2023

Chris Wilson discussed Kamala Harris' impact on Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign during his appearance on the July 9 Breaking Battlegrounds podcast episode. Wilson, the founder of WPA Intelligence, outlined the various ways running mates can alter candidates' chances, from the primaries all the way through the end of their term.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Oklahoma

By Sooner State News | Jun 30, 2023

These Oklahoma political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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ACRU’s West: Oklahoma policy on affirmative action reflects 'principle of equality of opportunity for all'

By Sooner State News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Oklahoma's policy of prohibiting affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment embraces "principle of equality of opportunity for all," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

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Reps. Bice, Lucas vote to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Sooner State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Reps. Stephanie Bice and Frank Lucas voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

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Walters: 'The Southern Poverty Law Center has a nasty and terrible history of going after Republicans'

By Sooner State News Report | Jun 16, 2023

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters (R-Okla.) criticized the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) after the group released its “Year In Hate and Extremism 2022” report.

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Congressional Record publishes “MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE” in the Senate section on June 12

By Sooner State News | Jun 14, 2023

The Congressional Record published “MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE” in the Senate section on June 12.

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Congressional Record publishes “GAO OPINION LETTER” in the Senate section on June 7

By Sooner State News | Jun 10, 2023

“GAO OPINION LETTER” was published on pages S1998-S2000 of the Congressional Record on June 7.

Congressional Record publishes “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section on May 30

By Sooner State News | Jun 1, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” on May 30.

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ACRU’s Lori Roman: 'We applaud' Oklahoma policymakers who 'fight to preserve and maintain constitutional rights like permitless carry'

By Sooner State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called Oklahoma's policy of allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit an affirmation of citizens' rights to keep and bear arms.