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Former Vice President Al Gore and musicians Will.i.am (center) and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas partied at a “green” inaugural ball in Washington, D.C. Monday night. (Photo: Getty Images)
With Chesapeake Energy currently going through difficult economic times, Denise Bode – the former propaganda minister for Aubrey McClendon- jumped ships last year and is now working for an outfit called the American Wind Energy Association. AWEA joined with a number of other environmental groups to sponsor a “green inaugural” event yesterday. Check out the list of groups co-sponsoring the event with AWEA, It’s a regular who’s who in environmental wackoism: Read more…
The folks that run the Okie Blog Awards sure have a wicked sense of humor. This is the third year in a row that we have been nominated for the “Best Political Blog” award. Now, they know that we know, that they know, that we don’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of winning the award due to the fact that our editor lives in Missouri. Unfortunately, he learned of this fact AFTER making the six hour drive to Oklahoma City in ‘07. Thanks, but no thanks for the recognition gentleman!
Courtesy of Conium
W.A.D., when will the madness end!!!!
AP:
“Private law firms representing Oklahoma in a lawsuit against poultry companies have spent about $25 million but that amount will increase unless the case is settled, Attorney General Drew Edmondson said.”
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AG Edmondson Using Henchman to Intimidate Chicken Farmers?
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I had the opportunity to file my bills last week as the deadline fell to turn in ideas for legislation for the 2009 Legislative Session. There were 1,269 bills, 46 joint resolutions and six concurrent resolutions filed in the House of Representatives. I expect things will go along normal lines and most bills will be killed early in the committee process. The issue of having less money from the previous session of more than $300 million will also prevent many of the ideas from being considered due to cost restraints. Most of my bills have limited fiscal impact, so I hope I will be able to work with the various chairs to get hearings and passage on them.
Two ideas I’ve worked with Lieutenant Governor Askins on this interim will be in legislation this session. One…Read more…
By Rep. Jason Murphey
If you listen to or read the various news stories regarding Oklahoma’s budget situation, you might have received the false impression that a budget shortfall is a negative circumstance poised to cause all sorts of harm and confusion.
By some estimates, state government spending will be $300 to $500 million less this year than last year. Those who have an appreciation for big government see this as a very unfortunate event because they know that government will most likely be required to shrink in size this year.
I believe the shortfall presents the Legislature with a most exciting opportunity not only to cut through bureaucratic waste and make government more cost effective, but also to streamline and modernize government services so as to provide much improved customer service to the people. Read more…
You can add newpapers too!
Here’s another example of why the print media is going the way of the Dodo Bird and the Saber Tooth Tiger. This is no slight on Mr. Bates over at the Batesline blog (even though he still ignores us – even after we bought an ad on his blog in ‘07!) but for the Tulsa World to go through all the time, expense and effort to sue a blog for libel that gets an average of 750 hits – when your readership is in the thousands – sure sounds crazy to us!
With the newspaper industry bleeding money like a stuffed pig, maybe Mr. Lorton should consider saving a little of that money to send to W.A.D. Edmondson’s gubernatorial campaign. It’s almost that time to pony up again.
Congratulations Mr. Bates, these idiots have just made you famous!
Related:
Batesline: Web reactions to Tulsa World lawsuit
The Lost Ogle: More proof OPUBCO is struggling: $20 Obama T-Shirts
From Examiner.com:
No, it’s not the Oklahoma Thunder’s cheerleaders and the color of your barf after watching one of their games, its a question the National Journal asked its “energy experts” to comment on recently.
Our own Denise Bode, now the CEO of American Wind Energy Association, was asked to give the organizations response. Here’s an excerpt from her piece: Read more…
From Examiner.com:
Two Of Oklahoma’s politicians – one current and the other former – weigh in on the Employee Free Choice Act, or as it’s better known “card-check”. The measure would allow the formation of unions without a secret vote if a majority of employees sign authorization forms.
From The Hill:
“It inspires both our grass roots and our business allies, so for us it’s a dream issue,” said former National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Tom Cole (Okla.).
The issue “incentivizes businesses to invest in the NRCC and in the [NRSC],” Cole said. “It’s stuff particularly your small donors love, and it reminds business why there needs to be a viable Republican Party.”
Oklahoma blogger Kristyn Grewell is a realtor who is having a good year. She thinks that the economic crisis is not as bad as everyone says. We can just hear the cynics now!
Hat tip: smalltownjohnny
From The Lost Ogle:
“We’ve never really broken a super cool big time news story at The Lost Ogle, so I guess it’s about time we start.
According to an inside source, we have learned that OU Quarterback Sam Bradford plans to declare himself eligible for the NFL Draft as early as 3:00pm today. Here is what the source said: “It’s a done done deal. Bradford will either enter the draft this year or next year.” Read more…
Hey Lost Ogle, leave the breaking of “super big time new stories” to professional bloggers! 
Sorry Senator!
Hat tip: cqpolitics
“The U.S. Senate’s Dr. “No” was Dr. “Noise” for a few minutes Wednesday afternoon. Sen. Tom Coburn, the Oklahoma freshman known for his penchant for obstructing legislation in the Senate, was forced to belt out a few lines of Elton John’s “Rocketman” after losing a football bet to Florida Sen. Bill Nelson.”