Sen. Tom Coburn Stood Tall for Taxpayers

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Former Sen. Tom Coburn was a hero among fiscal conservatives and endless source of inspiration and courage. The Oklahoma Republican embodied financial stewardship, always showing great respect for the hard-earned tax dollars of working Americans. Coburn, who died late Friday at 72, helped the Americ...

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Sen. Tom Coburn Stood Tall for Taxpayers

COVID-19 not the only threat to Oklahomans’ health, lives

Small business owners facing the loss of their life’s work, those who live paycheck to paycheck, and those who are simply stressed by the increased uncertainty are all more likely to now consider suicide or fall into substance abuse.


In ordering business closures and restricting citizen movement, government officials have primarily focused on the potential loss of life that could be caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus. Yet experts agree those anti-COVID efforts could also contribute to an increased death count in Oklahoma, highli...

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs COVID-19 not the only threat to Oklahomans’ health, lives

How far should the government go to enforce an order?

Throwing people out of work, taking away people’s livelihoods, and making people poorer are not the purposes of these orders. And so if an innovative business is able to come up with ways that fully incorporate social distancing into their workplace and customer interactions—why would we shut those businesses down?


Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued a “Safer at Home” executive order, which requires “vulnerable” individuals to remain at home statewide through April 30. It also directs “nonessential” businesses to close until April 16 in counties with any confirmed cases of coronavirus. This includes all of...

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You are essential

In a time when some businesses have been deemed "nonessential," we're here to tell you this: You are essential. Here are some resources and assistance for your small business during this time.


During these times of uncertainty: We're here to help.

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How far should the government go to enforce an order?

Throwing people out of work, taking away people’s livelihoods, and making people poorer are not the purposes of these orders. And so if an innovative business is able to come up with ways that fully incorporate social distancing into their workplace and customer interactions—why would we shut those businesses down?

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by Jonathan Small

Some Oklahoma businesses adapt to fight coronavirus, others forced to shut down

Some Oklahoma businesses are innovating to aid with the coronavirus response. But many more are struggling to keep their doors open due to government closure mandates.


To aid in the coronavirus response, some innovative Oklahoma businesses are working around the clock, ramping up production to provide supplies for the public and the medical community.

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Local retailers launch CITYBOX to support small businesses

"One of the greatest tragedies we have noticed since restaurants have been forced to close their dining spaces is the loss of connection between people," says Landon Ferguson, one of the creators of CITYBOX. "Oklahoma City is a small town. You become accustomed to walking into a place and seeing the 'usuals'."


OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) - Creators of Capitals Ice Cream have started CITYBOX in OKC. The CITYBOX is designed to bring local Oklahoma City and night-out experiences to your living room. "One of the greatest tragedies we have noticed since restaurants have been forced to close their dining spaces is the...

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Wisdom of savings revealed in pandemic

With the state facing large budget shortfalls, it’s clear that putting some money in savings was the prudent thing to do. Please take a moment to thank those lawmakers who did so! It will take less than 60 seconds.


I contacted my lawmaker to say "thank you" for voting to save money last year. These savings will now protect jobs and preserve funding for Oklahoma’s health needs during a pandemic. Click to do the same.[@campaign]

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OCPA comments on passing of Dr. Tom Coburn

History will rank Dr. Coburn among Oklahoma’s greatest leaders. At OCPA, we were blessed to have Dr. Coburn serve on our board, where his insight and leadership was invaluable. For those who ask if a conservative can remain true to his principles once in office, there will forever be an answer: Yes. Tom Coburn showed it could be done, and he blazed a path others can follow.


Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, issued the following statement today in response to the passing of Dr. Tom Coburn.

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101 Tulsa restaurants offering curbside service and other options following closures

Alright, Tulsans. This one's for you.


Bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are closed indefinitely because of the COVID-19 threat.

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs 101 Tulsa restaurants offering curbside service and other options following closures

For Oklahoma saddle maker, COVID response may be worse than broken neck

Clinton “Doc” Hole is no stranger to adversity. But he said the government-ordered closure of businesses across Oklahoma in response to the coronavirus may do what a broken neck and tornadoes couldn’t.


Hole’s predicament is typical of many small business owners across Oklahoma who find themselves in a bureaucratic no man’s land in which they may be considered “nonessential” businesses that are required to close due to COVID-19/coronavirus—even though they are vendors for many “essentia...

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Free Market Friday: Wisdom of savings revealed in pandemic

Governor Kevin Stitt and lawmakers decision to save extra last year, despite opposition, is now going to be critically helpful.


Economic damage taking place in Oklahoma from the oil production maneuvering by Saudi Arabia and the COVID-19 assault has revealed the importance of government savings.

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Senate leader: State budget was in trouble before virus

“The oil and gas industry, even before this (virus) spread, was having difficult times... So we were seeing some downward forecasting even from the February certification.”


When the State Board of Equalization approved the revenue estimates used by lawmakers for budget writing, the state faced a shortfall of $85 million. Things have gotten much worse since that February meeting due to the COVID-19/coronavirus event, but Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat said the....

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States’ COVID-19 responses based on faulty data?

Government officials have often pointed to graphs showing the predicted impact of COVID-19/coronavirus. Yet one source for many of those charts—COVID Act Now—is now coming under fire for questionable methodology.


The website for COVID Act Now’s Oklahoma projections includes both alarming forecasts—and major caveats.

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Tax-credit scholarship program could shape north Tulsa’s future

“Our school doesn’t exist without the tax-credit scholarships.”


Crossover Preparatory Academy is a private school serving all-male, primarily black and low-income students. Ensuring there’s a way to pay for local youth to attend the private school is a challenge— that’s where the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act comes in.

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Senate leader: State budget was in trouble before virus

When the State Board of Equalization approved the revenue estimates used by lawmakers for budget writing, the state faced a shortfall of $85 million. Things have gotten much worse since that February meeting due to the COVID-19/coronavirus event, but Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat said the budget’s downward spiral preceded even the virus outbreak.

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by Ray Carter

Overreaching politicians and shared sacrifice

The harm caused by politicians’ overreaching shutdowns will be extreme—and unequally shared.


The COVID-19/coronavirus is a global crisis and a very dangerous illness. But that does not justify any and every response to try to stop it.

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Overreaching politicians and shared sacrifice

Coronavirus Bill Should Be Targeted, Temporary, and Directed at Economic Fallout. The Senate Bill Does Not Pass These Tests.

Agreed.👇


WASHINGTON—Heritage Foundation President Kay C. James made the following statement on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: As a nation, we are facing a genuine crisis that threatens the lives and livelihoods of many of us. Like everyone, we are deeply concerned for our f...

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Coronavirus Bill Should Be Targeted, Temporary, and Directed at Economic Fallout. The Senate Bill Does Not Pass These Tests.

Oklahoma public schools to go online

While public school buildings will remain closed to students, the system will shift to educating children online and through other distance-learning methods under an order approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Education.


A prior board order required closure of all public schools and cessation of all learning activities in public schools from March 17 to April 6, including virtual charter schools that operate entirely online.

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Prairie Wolf Spirits flowing hand-sanitizer instead of vodka

Well, this is cool.🍸


MAR 25, 2020 - GUTHRIE — As the world braces for a long, winding road to recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Erik Tekell is navigating the hop, skip, and jump between vodka and hand sanitizer. Fortunately, the master distiller and co-owner of Prairie Wolf Spirits, 124 E Oklahoma Ave., was...

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Prairie Wolf Spirits flowing hand-sanitizer instead of vodka

Local restaurant offers free delivery for elderly

Free food delivery to the elderly? Just another great example of local, Oklahoma businesses chipping in to help during a crisis. Have you heard of other businesses innovating during this time? Let us know in the comments!


Angela Bernhardt wants to help the elderly amid coronavirus concerns.

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Overreaching politicians and shared sacrifice

The COVID-19/coronavirus is a global crisis and a very dangerous illness. But that does not justify any and every response to try to stop it. We could have nuked Wuhan in early January—that might have put an end to it right there, but no moral person would do anything like that.

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by Trent England

Businesses ordered closed in 19 Oklahoma counties

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨


Gov. Kevin Stitt has ordered the closure of “nonessential” businesses in the 19 Oklahoma counties that have at least one confirmed positive COVID-19/coronavirus case. Those employers must stay closed for the next 21 days.

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Calls for unity quickly abandoned for partisanship

Calls for national unity in dealing with the COVID-19/coronavirus event have quickly fallen by the wayside at both the state and federal levels.


In Oklahoma, Democrats have accused Gov. Kevin Stitt of a “policy of inaction,” despite the fact that Stitt and members of the executive branch have issued numerous orders to address the virus, while in Congress Democrats have held up passage of a relief bill, demanding inclusion of a wide range...

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Yukon Review

Some more ways to support local businesses💪


Want your business listed here? Call 354-5264.

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