Sooner Politics News: February 2018

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Special guests Grover Norquist and Rep. Kevin Calvey| The Trent England Show Ep. 25

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Saturday Night Live deemed him the second most powerful man in Washington, and he joins Trent to talk about more benefits from tax reform, plus an Oklahoma legislator on his criminal justice reform bill.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Real Kids Benefit from Tax-Credit Scholarships

Trent points out that real kids, including those dealing with addiction and homelessness, currently benefit from Oklahoma's tax-credit scholarship program.

We Joined The NRA

Read our full statement here: https://www.redriverchronicle.com/single-post/2018/02/27/We-Joined-The-NRA

Legislators Versus Kids | The Trent England Show Ep. 24

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Russia bans rubber duckies, New York embraces revolution, and Oklahoma legislators vote against an education program that actually works.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Legislative Roundtable

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Legislative Roundtable
Growth and Opportunity Summit - Legislative Roundtable

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Education - Rob Sellers and Jason Nelson

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Education - Rob Sellers and Jason Nelson
Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Education - Rob Sellers and Jason Nelson

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Constitution - Trent England, AFP

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Constitution - Trent England, AFP
Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Constitution - Trent England, AFP

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Budget, Part 2 - Jonathan Small and Tom Culver

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Budget, Part 2 - Jonathan Small and Tom Culver
Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Budget, Part 2 - Jonathan Small and Tom Culver

The School Choice Elitists | The Trent England Show Ep. 23

Education bills are in committees this week, including measures to both expand choices and to stifle them.

The School Choice Elitists | The Trent England Show Ep. 23

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Education bills are in committees this week, including measures to both expand choices and to stifle them.

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Budget, Part 1 - Jonathan Small

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Budget, Part 1 - Jonathan Small
Growth and Opportunity Summit - Oklahoma Budget, Part 1 - Jonathan Small

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Keynote Address - Dr. Tom Coburn

Growth and Opportunity Summit - Keynote Address - Dr. Tom Coburn
Growth and Opportunity Summit - Keynote Address - Dr. Tom Coburn

Friday, February 23, 2018

ONR Extra: Taylor Hanson

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ONR Extra: Taylor Hanson

Pop Rock star Taylor Hanson is on a mission to end food deserts in Tulsa. His “Food on the Move” initiative is taking healthy food into impoverished neighborhoods via local food trucks. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

This Week in Business

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This Week in Business

The Journal Record's Ted Streuli discusses the big week for Oklahoma energy companies, how Amtrak changes could affect Oklahoma, what cattle ranchers are doing to prepare for a hot, dry summer, and the latest on plans for a new basketball arena for the University of Oklahoma, this week in business. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

@ the Capitol with eCapitol

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@ the Capitol with eCapitol

eCapitol news director Shawn Ashley discusses Oklahoma state government's revenue options, the obligation to fund the state's two medical schools, and what happens next now that the concurrent special session is drawing to a close. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

State Budget

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State Budget

Oklahoma faces another large budget hole, and little legislative appetite for new revenue. The state Board of Equalization this week authorized the legislature to spend just over 7 billion dollars next fiscal year, but still facing a 167 million dollar shortfall without new revenue. That would mean cuts of about 2.5% for most state agencies, which would hit education especially hard. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Childhood Trauma

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Childhood Trauma

A community meeting at Tulsa’s Education Service Center focused on trauma and school environments. It was revealed that one in four Oklahoma school children have or are suffering some sort of trauma which impacts learning and brain chemistry. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Squeezing Government | The Trent England Show Ep. 22

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Why do we limit government power and tie it up with checks and balances? Trent explains why gridlock is often good and government always needs a squeeze.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

More Money, More Indictments | The Trent England Show Ep. 21

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ More turns out to be less, whether it's state revenues or Russia investigation indictments--Trent explains, and invites you to the Growth & Opportunity Summit this Saturday.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Smoking for the Children | The Trent England Show Ep. 20

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Should we make schools more dependent on cigarette sales (to go along with gambling)? And join Trent this Saturday for the Growth & Opportunity Summit in Tulsa!

Monday, February 19, 2018

George Washington Hates TSET | The Trent England Show Ep. 19

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ For President's Day, Trent talks about why TSET would have America's best presidents spinning in their graves. Plus, four-day school weeks and "Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers."

Friday, February 16, 2018

Community Mental Health

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Community Mental Health

A community response team combining paramedics, police officers and licensed therapists has been launched in Tulsa. It’s hoped the collaborative effort will reduce mental health emergency room visits. Another aim of the team is to get police officers back into service instead of handling situations involving a mental health crisis. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

This Week in Business

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This Week in Business

The Journal Record's Ted Streuli discusses a proposed fee on electric and hybrid cars, the latest on lawmakers' efforts to figure out a new tax structure for alcoholic drinks following changes in the state's liquor laws, and progress in construction of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, this week in business. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

The Frontier: Preston Doerflinger

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The Frontier: Preston Doerflinger

The online news publication The Frontier uncovered domestic abuse allegations against Preston Doerflinger leading to his resignation from the state of Oklahoma. Journalist Dylan Goforth has more. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

eCapitol

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eCapitol

ECapitol news director Shawn Ashley has more on a proposal to raise new revenue. The plan unveiled by state auditor and inspector Gary Jones would hike the gross production tax on oil and gas to 5% for the first 36 months, increase tobacco taxes by 75 cents a pack, and increase taxes on gasoline and diesel fuels. House Democrats say all 28 of their members would support the proposal.This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Budget Negotiations

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Budget Negotiations

Failure to pass a revenue-raising measure is likely to mean more cuts to state services. The house rejected a bill to raise revenue by 581 million dollars, which would have gone to fill the state's fiscal year 2018 budget hole and give teachers a $5,000 pay raise. Republican legislative leadership says failure of the bill leaves them with no options but to cut state agency budgets. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Kudos to UCO, Shame to OU | The Trent England Show Ep. 18

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Kudos to UCO, shame to OU, and Trent shares viewers' thoughts on food boxes.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

"Ugh"? | The Trent England Show Ep. 17

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ A bad week for the Fallin Administration and what do you think about food boxes replacing food stamps?

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Tulsa Debate - Republican Candidates for Governor - Feb. 13th, 2018

Tulsa Debate - Republican Candidates for Governor - Feb. 13th, 2018
Tulsa Debate - Republican Candidates for Governor - Feb. 13th, 2018

Things Trent Loves | The Trent England Show Ep. 16

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Trent discusses his love for hypocrites and even socialists. Happy Valentine's Day!

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Step Up Goes Down | The Trent England Show Ep. 15

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Step Up plan fails to pass with 75% majority in House while OCPA releases alternative plan to fund teacher pay raise.

Friday, February 9, 2018

Tulsa 9.12 Project General Meeting - Feb. 8th, 2018

Tulsa 9.12 Project General Meeting - Feb. 8th, 2018
Tulsa 9.12 Project General Meeting - Feb. 8th, 2018

Growing Hemp

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Growing Hemp

A bipartisan effort to allow hemp to be grown in Oklahoma gains momentum. A bill by Representatives Mickey Dollens and Jon Echols would allow a pilot program to grow hemp on state university land under strict supervision. Hemp is a close cousin of marijuana but without the intoxicating effects. It can be used to make a wide variety of products, including CBD oils, textiles and building materials. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

This Week in Business

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This Week in Business

The Journal Record's Ted Streuli discusses the impact of the flu virus on health budgets, a change in leadership at Sandridge Energy, reports of increased production by Chesapeake Energy, and how Oklahoma experts are looking at a Kansas earthquake study, this week in business. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Education Issues

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Education Issues

Poor teacher pay and working conditions are causing an epidemic of low morale and high absenteeism rates in Oklahoma Schools. Video of a teacher shown throwing chairs in a classroom illustrates the chaos being created by stressed out teachers contending with unruly and over-crowded classrooms. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

@ the Capitol with eCapitol

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@ the Capitol with eCapitol

eCapitol news director Shawn Ashley has the latest on a proposed budget deal, movement on criminal justice reform, and what to expect next week at the capitol. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Budget Deals

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Budget Deals

Republican legislators have loaded up several bills with revenue raising measures straight from the Step Up Oklahoma Plan. But the proposals are not getting a warm greeting from either side of the isle. Predictions are that there aren’t enough votes to pass the measures and more weeks of negotiations may be ahead. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Monday, February 5, 2018

Live: Trent covers Gov. Fallin's State of the State

Making the State of the State great again with live coverage on The Trent England Show.

It begins | The Trent England Show Ep. 14

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Special session is technically still going on, but today the regular 2018 legislative session kicks off with Gov. Fallin's State of the State. Trent has four key questions.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Alternative Energy Impacts

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Alternative Energy Impacts

Lawmakers hear the value of Oklahoma's growing alternative energy industry. At an energy summit this week, representatives of the state's major utilities and the Oklahoma Wind Coalition addressed the growing role or renewable energy sources in Oklahoma's energy grid, and efforts to change the tax structure by which energy in Oklahoma is taxed. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

This Week in Business

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This Week in Business

The Journal Record's Ted Streuli has more on a proposed bill affecting state agencies, another bill that could allow religious views to impact adoptions, renewed hopes for supporters of criminal justice reform, and a rate change for customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma, this week in business. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

The Frontier: Legislative Scholarships

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The Frontier: Legislative Scholarships

Frontier reporter Brianna Bailey has more on "scholarships" provided to state lawmakers. While state ethics rules limit the amount of gifts lobbyists can give to legislators, there's nothing in Oklahoma's ethics rules that prohibit state lawmakers from accepting scholarships, grants and travel subsidies from special interest groups. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Hall Case

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Hall Case

She has served 11 years of a 30 year prison term for failing to protect her children from child abuse. The ACLU of Oklahoma is asking the Court of Criminal Appeals to hear the case and set Hall free. The alleged abuser, her boyfriend, got a 8 years sentence with most of that suspended and with credit for time served walked away a free man. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

@ the Capitol with eCapitol

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@ the Capitol with eCapitol

eCapitol news director Shawn Ashley previews the upcoming legislative session, including comments by House Speaker Charles McCall that a vote on the Step Up Oklahoma proposal to increase revenue and provide teachers a pay raise may be voted on early in the session. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

State Employees

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State Employees

The Oklahoma Public Employees Association wants state workers to get a series of raises over a period of three years adding $7,500.00 to paychecks which have been stagnant for more than 11 years. Newly released data shows state employees are paid 27% less than their counterparts in the private sector. This story aired on the ONR on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. For more information, go to the ONR web site http://www.oeta.tv/programs/onr. For more about OETA-The Oklahoma Network, visit www.oeta.tv.

Freedom, Corruption, and Happiness | The Trent England Show Ep. 13

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Trent does a quick round-the-world tour showing where freedom is up and where it's down, plus the latest on the Health Department scandal and Brookings' disappearing happiness study.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Happiness stumps the left, again | The Trent England Show Ep. 12

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Who are the happiest Americans? Probably not who you think, and it undercuts the left's materialist narrative about what makes people happy.