Humphrey Comments on Dead Legislation

Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, released today a list of his legislation that did not advance from the House of Representatives by the March 14 third-reading deadline for bills from their chamber of origin. Here is what Oklahoma lost from political manipulations of our elected legislature.

House Bill 3086, would have required all Oklahoma school and university board members to be United States citizens.

“I received credible reports that China is working to place Chinese nationals on our major university boards,” Humphrey said. “I authored a bill to require boards members to be U.S. citizens, but the bill was not heard. This makes it harder for us to stop foreign nationals form serving on our school boards.”

House Bill 3133, would have resulted in cartel and gang members trafficking in fentanyl being charged as terrorists.

“Cartels are intentionally distributing  fentanyl to kill Americans,” Humphrey said. “I received reports that approximately 107,0000 Americans were killed last year due to fentanyl. I am truly mystified why anyone would oppose legislation that would declare cartel or gang members trafficking fentanyl terrorists.”

Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane
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Skiatook Lake Kicks off 2024 Bassmaster Classic

B.A.S.S. and Progressive Insurance (PGR), a leader in auto and other insurance that’s been around since 1937, has announced in a release today the Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament presented by Bass Pro Shops, the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic Presented by Jockey Outdoors.

Staying true to their forward-thinking commitment, Progressive has invited celebrities from the NFL, NASCAR and MLB, as well as top-performing musicians, to join Bassmaster Elite Series anglers in kicking off Classic week events on Skiatook Lake in Skiatook, Okla., March 21 from 7 to 11 a.m.

“Over the years, Progressive has enjoyed witnessing the passion and commitment displayed by fans and anglers alike during the Bassmaster Classic,” said Eric Doubler, Progressive Recreational Lines Direct Business Leader. “As the country’s No. 1 boat insurer, we’re excited to expand our involvement by bringing a variety of celebrity talent together with some of the top competitors in the sport to take part in the Bassmaster Classic Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament presented by Bass Pro Shops.”

The Pro-Am reflects the massive popularity of competitive fishing in pop culture and will match some of the world’s best anglers with popular musicians and top athletes from other professional sports.

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The Council Safe City Vote

Wednesday, Councilor Jayme Fowler’s Safe City ordinance, which sought to prevent City dollars from being used to fund illegal immigrants, was voted down and denied a final reading by a council vote of 6-2. This unusual procedure waved both Council and City Charter rules. Said another way, the majority of Tulsa City Councilors are now lawbreakers.

All proposed ordinances are entitled to two separate readings, including a final reading with open public comment. The council usurped the opportunity for public comment by waving both rules – an action typically reserved for states of emergency. Earlier this week, Fowler was instructed by council staff that there would be no public comment allowed on his ordinance until the final reading, previously scheduled for March 27th. Such a directive from staff must have surprised Councilors as it shocked citizens (the actual employers of both Councilors and support staff).

Fowler condemned the move to block public discussion, firing back, “There is a very large silent majority you’ll be hearing from very soon, I promise you.” Councilor Miller, who voted with Fowler, voiced frustration that bypassing public input “deprived Tulsans of their ability to be heard on this issue.” Councilor Patrick responded by saying, “The more that this conversation is had in public, the more damage that it does.” 

Councilor Jayme Flower
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Victimhood is a Mental Disease

Editorial: After this writer broke news on Sen. Lankford’s Massive Tulsa National Park, there was some push-back. It has happened before. Reporting may motivate fans and critics and this writer frequently attends public events and welcomes other opinions. Specifically, a Saturday discussion fellowship attendee supported the massive downtown park as due and proper reparations. This writer expressed more interest in monuments to victories over victimhood. It was a short, interesting conversation.

The problems of human relations have been evident since Adam bit the apple, but rage has risen as some count identity over character contrary to what Dr. Martin Luther King taught.

Fortunately, one of America’s leading cultural voices, Jason Whitlock, provided on X a more detailed examination of the results of victimhood.

Jason Whitlock
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OK Senate Passes Judicial Reform

Senator Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, passed a significant judicial reform proposal in the Senate on Tuesday. Senate Joint Resolution 34 will give voters the opportunity to adopt the U.S. Constitution’s judicial nomination process and apply it to how justices are selected for the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

SJR34 would place a question on the statewide ballot this November to amend Oklahoma’s Constitution to repeal the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and replace it with the U.S. Constitution’s method for judicial appointments. Under that method, the governor would appoint justices, and the Senate would confirm those appointments.

In a release Tuesday, Daniels said, “It’s never made sense to me that we have an appointed and unelected commission tell a governor which three people he or she can choose from to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. The governor is elected statewide by voters. The governor is accountable to the voters.  A commission is accountable to no one, except the handful of people who put them on the commission.

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