State of the State

Oklahoma Governor Stitt delivers his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature

State of the State

President Pro Tem Greg Treat, Governor Kevin Stitt, (behind Governor) Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, and Speaker of the House Charles McCall

Monday, February 5, 2024, marks the beginning of the 2024 regular legislative session as Governor Kevin Stitt presented his agenda to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature in his sixth State of the State address.

You can read his entire address here.

Here are some highlights of what I gathered while listening to the address:

• Starts off by saying the way to end poverty is to graduate high school, get a job, and get married before having children. Blames single mothers for poverty and having to use government services.

• He then returns to his Top 10 State talking points—less government, less regulations, and even more business-friendly.

• He wants to form a business court that focuses on business legal issues.

• He wants the income tax rate reduced even more and eventually eliminate the tax altogether.

• He praises the school choice tax credit. He then uses a single mother as an example of its success.

• He wants more career tech schools, charter schools, and more “workforce ready” focused education at all levels.

• He wants to end or reform civil forfeiture in the state.

• He mentions the southern U.S. border and his support for Texas.

• And it’s back to McGirt. (Note: The tribal leaders in the audience did not look happy)

• He ends his address by promoting his religious beliefs and encourages the legislature to do the same.

What did you think of the Governor Stitt’s 2024 State of the State address?

Another Election Day

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, it will be time for Oklahomans to head to the polls again.  This time, it’s the all-important school board primaries with a few local seats and proposals. Fifty-seven counties will have something on the ballot.   Please visit the Oklahoma Voter Portal to see if you need to vote and to view a sample ballot.

Remember, there are no small elections.  I might even go as far as to say that school board elections are essential to participate in.  Please go vote.

In The News

A look at some of the latest headlines from around Oklahoma and beyond.

• Governor Stitt Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

• 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Oklahoma Friday night, OCC to shut down wastewater injection sites | KGOU

• State Election Board Removes GOP Members From Oklahoma County Election Board | Oklahoma Watch

• Tax cuts, flat government spending among top priorities for Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt | Oklahoma Voice

• Oklahoma lawmakers to review over 2k bills in next session | KJRH

• Oklahoma GOP rescinds censure of Sen. Lankford, calls meeting 'illegitimate' | KOKH

• The Tail Wagging The Elephant | Oklahoma Observer

• Agriculture built these High Plains towns. Now, it might run them dry. | Oklahoma Voice

About Oklahoma: Creek County

Creek County, Oklahoma

Welcome to Creek County.

Creek County is located northeast of the central part of the state and was formed at statehood from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, from which it gets its name.  

Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in the eastern part of the county at the intersection of Interstate 44, State Highway 364, State Highway 97, and Historic Route 66, is the county seat and the county’s largest city.   

Other notable communities are Drumright and Shamrock in the western, Oilton, Lawrence Creek, and Mannford in the northern, Bristow in the central, Depew in the southwestern, and Kellyville, Kiefer, and Mounds in the southeastern parts of the county.

The county also has part of the Keystone Lake recreational area, with Keystone State Park just to the northeast in neighboring Tulsa County.  

• Established: 1907

• County Seat: Sapulpa, Oklahoma 74066

• Nation: Muscogee (Creek)

• Map: Google Maps

• Area: 956 mi² (2,476 km²)

• Population:  71,754 (2020 Census)

• Time Zone: UTC−6 (Central), DST observed

• Area Code: 918

• Congressional District: 1, 3

• State House District: 24, 29, 30, 35

• State Senate District: 8, 12, 21

• Weather: NWS Tulsa

• Tourism Region: Green Country

• History: Oklahoma Historical Society

• Historic Places: Exploring Oklahoma History

• More Information: Wikipedia

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Have a great week.

– K.