Senator David Holt hopes to rope in young voters by passing legislation to update voter registration procedures.
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Commentary: It’s about people
The U.S. Supreme Court made headlines over the past few weeks as it rendered decisions on the highly charged issues of healthcare, marriage equality and the death penalty. It also rendered another ruling that generated comparatively fewer headlines but might ultimately have the biggest impact on the landscape of politics for future generations. In the […]
Candidates in HD85’s GOP primary election face challenges
As the primary election for HD85 nears, Republican contenders expect challenges due to low voter turnout.
As House District 85 readies a July 14 vote, Republican candidate Amy Palumbo does an OKG Q&A
A special election is underway in House District 85, which includes portions of northwest Oklahoma City. One Democratic candidate has filed for the September general election, but four Republican candidates will square off in a July 14 primary.
OKC metro forms regional transit authority
Cities in the metro have banded together and formed a regional transit authority, a step toward a future integrated commuter transit system.
OKG Q&A: Chip Carter running in House District 85 election
Republican candidate Chip Carter is ready to get to work if he wins the special election for House District 85’s new representative.
Chicken-Fried News: Just meh
Tom Coburn isn’t too excited about the Republican candidates for president.
SRLC: Socially liberal, but voting for a Republican
While young adults are less conservative, some still find a candidate in the GOP.
#OKCEd Briefs: Health center proposed, board punts lease from pro team
During the April 6 OKC school board meeting, a proposal for a new health and wellness center was offered, a charter school application was approved and a lease with a semi-pro football team as rejected.
Controversial local lawmakers often run unopposed
Lawmakers behind controversial laws often win reelection because they run unopposed and voters fail to make it to the polls.
