State Election Board conducts voter list ‘maintenance’

From Staff/Wire reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The State Election Board completed its routine, statutorily mandated, biennial voter list maintenance recently.

Pinnell to speak at small business summit

From staff reports MIDWEST CITY – Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Bomber Directorate Small Business Summit to be held Feb. 20-21 at Rose State College.

No taxation without representation was not only for the American Revolution

By James Finck, Ph.D.“No taxation without representation” may be one of the most famous sayings in American history.

Jan. 6 marks first time since 2000 that Democrats have not challenged Republican victory in Electoral College

By James Finck, Ph.D.January 6, 2025, was an important day as a joint Congress confirmed the electoral votes certifying that Donald Trump was indeed the newly elected President of the United States.

Oklahoma banking pioneer dies at 95

OKLAHOMA CITY – BancFirst founder H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt died Thursday, Jan. 2, at the age of 95. He was born Feb. 20, 1929, to Silas Clark “Charlie” and Bertie Rainbolt in Norman.The esteemed businessman, civic leader and philanthropist was considered an Oklahoma legend by many.

Constitution 101: Senate Composition and Vacancy Clauses

A Section III of Article I of the Constitution is all about the Senate. When reading the original Section III before modern amendments, right away one might notice some differences in the Senate today from when the Founders created it, and I have found that most Americans are surprised.

2024: A Year of Political Whirlwinds, Conflicts, and Transitions of Power

By James Finck, Ph.D.As we come to the close of 2024, it is worth looking back over this year at some of the highs and lows.

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

By James Finck, Ph.D.Being that this has been a tumultuous year for many, I thought I would share a Christmas message of hope. It is not a happy message per say, but one of peace. As an American Civil War historian, one of my favorite Christmas songs is, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.

Canoo halts production at OKC EV plant

From staff reports Canoo, the electric vehicle manufacturer, not only furloughed more workers, but has stopped manufacturing its vehicles at the company’s Oklahoma City plant. Additionally, its shares continued with another day of a drastic drop.

Workers’ comp loss costs reduced for 2025

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department has approved a 9.2% decrease in workers’ compensation insurance loss costs for 2025. “This reduction means lower premiums for many Oklahoma businesses,” state Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said.