Category Archives: State

The SQ 802 Annual Raid

By The Sooner Sentinel Investigative Team

The Medicaid Expansion Trap: How SQ 802 Turned “Free Federal Money” Into a Half-Billion-Dollar Annual Raid on Oklahoma Taxpayers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Five and a half years after Oklahoma voters narrowly approved State Question 802, the so-called “free” federal Medicaid expansion has proven exactly what limited-government conservatives warned it would be: a constitutional trap, an open-ended raid on the state’s General Revenue Fund, and a textbook lesson in why big-government promises sold at the ballot box almost always end up costing Oklahoma families dearly.

State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City
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OKGOP Celebrates Election Integrity

By Staff Report

OKLAHOMA CITY – On March 24th, 2026, Attorney General Drummond entered a settlement with the DOJ. Through this settlement, Oklahoma will provide the state’s statewide voter registration list to the DOG, while the DOJ agreed to comply with the Privacy Act. The DOJ will review these records to assess Oklahoma’s compliance with election laws as noted in an Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP) release.

The OKGOP declared, “We stand for election integrity both in Oklahoma and across the United States. We must protect every American citizen’s voice and ensure our election systems serve only those entitled to them.”

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OK: 49th Least Financially Literate

By David Arnett

Financial literacy can help people weather the difficulties of economy and be prepared for temporary economic downturns and periods of great growth.

But what are we doing to help future generations build prosperity? Not enough, it would seem from a recent report by WalletHub. For example, we ended 2025 with nearly $1.39 trillion in total credit card debt, and nearly 2 in 5 Americans say they will have more credit card debt by the end of 2026. Of states, Oklahoma appears at the bottom of the states list, the forty-ninth least financially literate.

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Tax Burden by State: OK 41st

By WalletHub

Each April, Uncle Sam claims a portion of the previous year’s earnings. Because the tax code is so complex, it can be difficult for the average person to understand exactly how they’re affected. One helpful measure that simplifies things is the “tax burden.” Unlike tax rates, which can differ significantly depending on an individual’s situation, tax burden looks at the share of total personal income that residents pay in state and local taxes. This burden isn’t the same across the United States.

“It’s easy to be dismayed at tax time when you see just how much of your income you lose. Living in a state with a low tax burden can alleviate some of that stress. Some states charge no income tax or no sales tax, although all states have some form of property taxes and excise taxes,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst

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It Works for Seniors and Families

By Pam Pollard

Politics has been part of my life for a long time now. I’ve worked on campaigns, balanced budgets, and watched Washington debate programs line by line, year after year. Experience has taught me that policy decisions rarely stay in Washington. They show up in people’s homes, in their routines, and in the way that families manage everyday life. That’s especially true when it comes to health care.

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