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HB 1986: Brumbaugh's county budget reform bill

While putting together the previous entry, I came across a spreadsheet of newly-filed legislation for the 54th Oklahoma Legislature (on the home page of thehouseandsenate.com), and found yet another reform worthy of notice and support. State Representative David Brumbaugh, a Broken Arrow Republican, has filed legislation to increase county budget...

Posted by Michael Bates on February 14, 2013 11:08 PM

Who's funding the Vision2 campaigns?

I was interviewed midday Tuesday by Fox 23's Ian Silver about the fundraising gap between the proponents and opponents of Vision2. The "vote yes" bunch reports donations of $562,952, and only $450 in contributions of $200 or less. The opposition group Citizens for a Better Vision has had monetary contributions...

Posted by Michael Bates on October 30, 2012 11:51 PM

Why is county bond money funding an upscale senior community?

Don Wyatt of Boondoggle Blog was on KFAQ with Pat Campbell and Eddie Huff recently to discuss his research into the Tulsa County Industrial Authority (TCIA) and the bonds it has issued in support of the privately-owned Montereau, an upscale retirement community near 71st and Sheridan. Wyatt also raised questions...

Posted by Michael Bates on July 3, 2012 12:57 AM