What will happen in 2019? It’s hard to predict the future but there are some positive and negative trends that have emerged. On a national level, the progress made by President Donald Trump will hit a brick wall with the Democrat control of the House of Representatives. Their obstruction of his policies has already begun….
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor-Elect Kevin Stitt paid a visit to the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Regional Training Institute (RTI) on December 13. More than 50 Oklahoma Army National guardsmen were in the second day of a two-day training seminar at the RTI when Stitt stopped by to offer a few comments. During his comments, Stitt…
Governor-elect Kevin Stitt has nominated Blayne Arthur as the next Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, a position that will require State Senate confirmation. “Blayne Arthur is a deeply respected leader in Oklahoma agriculture, known for her excellence in public service, her entrepreneurial spirit, and her passion mentoring youth,” said Stitt. “As Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne will…
The State of Oklahoma has had a record amount of revenue in 2018. That is indisputable, even though some liberal pundits think the billion-dollar-plus budget surplus is “fake news.” It’s not. The numbers are there. The money is in the state treasury. Hundreds of millions of dollars are pouring into the state Rainy Day Fund….
Governor-elect Kevin Stitt has appointed Kenneth Wagner as the next Secretary of Energy and Environment. “Wagner is well respected among environment leaders, energy industry experts, and state regulators in neighboring states,” Stitt said. “He will play a critical role in advising my administration on policy that encourages robust and responsible development of our natural resources,…
Governor-elect Kevin Stitt named Michael Junk as his chief of staff and former Tulsa Rep. Michael Rogers as Secretary of State. Donelle Harder will be Deputy Secretary of State. “I am pleased to announce Michael Junk as my Chief of Staff and Michael Rogers as my nomination to Secretary of State,” Stitt said. “Both bring…
Governor-elect Kevin Stitt announced formation of Oklahoma’s Turnaround, the transition team for the Stitt administration. The transition team will work with Governor-elect Stitt to recruit Oklahomans to serve in a Stitt administration and to build out Oklahoma’s Turnaround transition team to include issue-centered advisory committees on the following seven topics: education, economic growth, government efficiency,…
Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt is ready to get Oklahoma moving. He takes office on January 14. “Since the day I launched my campaign back in July of 2017, I’ve promised voters that with their support, and their vote, we’d get Oklahoma’s turnaround started right here, right now,” Stitt wrote in a message to supporters after the…
In the race for governor, Republican Kevin Stitt defeated Democrat Drew Edmondson and Libertarian Chris Powell. Stitt, a highly successful businessman, had never run for public office before. Edmondson, part of a Democrat family involved in state politics for decades, was a former state attorney general. In the First Congressional District, political newcomer Kevin Hern,…
Gateway Mortgage Group has experienced record growth in the third quarter of 2018. The company funded a total of $1.768 billion in mortgage loans that quarter, compared to $1.536 billion in loan volume during the same period in 2017, a 15.1 percent increase year-over-year. The company attributes its growth to a committed focus on product…