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Would you like to see the end to the mass murder of innocent unborn children in Oklahoma and many more states by the end of 2016? The answer does not lie in the U.S. Supreme Court or who the next President is. The answer is far more simple and less complex than most realize. The responsibility rests with the people of the several states, their governors and state legislatures. Oklahoma and other states can and must amend their state constitutions, defining that life begins from the moment of conception until natural death. Establishing PERSONHOOD for the most defenseless among us. "I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever." Thomas Jefferson

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From OCPAC ' S John Michener: Is Your Legislator Conservative? Part 3: Regulation. The best way to tell whether a legislator’s policy corresponds to his espoused principles is to look at the Oklahoma Conservative Index. This is a comprehensive scorecard which rates our legislators’ implementation of the principles of good government. It is created by The Oklahoma Constitution newspaper in conjunction with OCPAC. You can reference the latest scores for your senators here and your represent

From OCPAC ' S John Michener: Is Your Legislator Conservative? Part 3: Regulation. The best way to tell whether a legislator's policy corresponds to his espoused principles is to look at the Oklahoma Conservative Index. This is a comprehensive scorecard which rates our legislators' implementation of the principles of good government. It is created by The Oklahoma Constitution newspaper in conjunction with OCPAC. You can reference the latest scores for your senators here and your representatives here. Part three of our series looking at Conservative Index issues will examine improper business regulations. You were not born with a Social Security number tattooed on your left foot. You did not exit the birth canal with a Federal Tax ID barcode on your right foot. The state may act like it owns you, but you were born free. As owner of your body, you have the unalienable right to work, to create goods, and to hire yourself out as labor. If you want to dig a ditch for someone, go right ahead. Work. Provide for yourself and make a living. The state, on the other hand, has a different view of things. Too many of our legislators view people as natural resources, property of the state to be directed and controlled by the state. They believe you may not dig a ditch for anyone without permission. You must be authorized to perform that work by obtaining a state license. Many collectivist states issue "work permits," which more aptly describes what a license really is: permission to work. Year after year the Legislature adds new licensing requirements. This year they decided that massage therapists must be licensed. This will be a tremendous burden to thousands of professionals across the state. Many who practice massage only part time for extra income will have to give it up altogether or practice illegally. On the other hand, when wives complain of tight shoulders and tired feet, husbands can now get out of massage duty with the simple retort, "I'm not licensed!" The most ridiculous example of state licensing to date was the one used on this year's Conservative Index. We thought it must surely have been a joke, but it was not. The legislature passed a measure requiring a license for music therapists! God forbid anyone sooth our anxiety about our liberal Legislature by playing music. It might be illegal. The Music Therapy Practice Act, by Rep. Lee Denney (R-Cushing) and Sen. Stephanie Bice (R-OKC), passed the House 54-42, passed the Senate 38-7, and was signed into law by Gov. Fallin. A vote against the bill demonstrates conservative principle and policy.

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House rejects bill to expand Patriot Act information sharing

The bill would have enhanced sharing about suspected terrorism financing.

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2016 Oklahoma "Teacher Caucus" Highlights, Parties, Ideals and Education Goals

Editor's Note:  OKGrassroots will be releasing a feature series on Education Policy and the recent Election Cycle in Oklahoma.   We will take time to explore ideological differences and how t…

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Bad news, folks! VERY BAD!

Congress is going to try to expand the Patriot Act tonight and hopes no one will notice

Rep. Justin Amash and the House Freedom Caucus aren't having it.

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Unfortunately our State Senator, Bryce Marlatt and State Representative, Casey Murdock along with passing other unconstitutional bonds this year also voted to indebt us $125 million on the capitol renovation. More insight by OCPAC President, John Michener: Is Your Legislator Conservative? Part 2: Debt. The best way to tell how well a legislator’s policy corresponds to his espoused principles is to look at the Oklahoma Conservative Index. This is a comprehensive scorecard which rates how we

Unfortunately our State Senator, Bryce Marlatt and State Representative, Casey Murdock along with passing other unconstitutional bonds this year also voted to indebt us $125 million on the capitol renovation. More insight by OCPAC President, John Michener: Is Your Legislator Conservative? Part 2: Debt. The best way to tell how well a legislator's policy corresponds to his espoused principles is to look at the Oklahoma Conservative Index. This is a comprehensive scorecard which rates how well our legislators implement principles of good government. It is created by The Oklahoma Constitution newspaper in conjunction with OCPAC. You can reference the latest scores for your senators here and your representatives here. Part two of our series looking at Conservative Index issues will examine the policy of our legislators regarding debt. If you had lost your job and were going broke, you would not choose that time to borrow $125,000 to remodel your home. Furthermore, you certainly would not borrow that sum without consulting your spouse who has a shared interest in the home. Likewise, when the state is losing jobs and running a budget deficit, that is not the time to borrow $125,000,000 to renovate the Capitol. Renovation can wait until better economic times. Yet that is what the Legislature did by passing House Bill 3168, which was authored by Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman and Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman. Furthermore, as irresponsible as it was to borrow the money, the Legislature did it without consulting the people to whom the Capitol building—and now the debt—belongs. Both of these actions are the antithesis of conservative, and they even violate the specific direction of the Oklahoma Constitution which requires the budget be balanced and any bonded indebtedness be approved by a vote of the people at a general election. This vote was therefore, unwise, immoral, and unlawful. Note that this bill was sponsored by House and Senate leadership. We want future leadership to understand that using strong-arm tactics to move such egregious bills through the Legislature is unacceptable. We have high hopes that such measures will not be sponsored under the leadership of Speaker-designate Charles McCall (R-Atoka). Although Rep. McCall walked three important votes this year and voted for the Capitol bonds, he does have conservative instincts, having scored 90%!i(MISSING)n 2015. With a lifetime average of 74%!,(MISSING) he has the potential to become one of our more conservative Speakers. Only time will tell. The additional bond funding was approved by the House 51-43 and by the Senate 30-16. Gov. Fallin signed it into law on June 6. A vote against the bill demonstrates conservative principle and policy.

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Unfortunately we may never see this come to fruition in Oklahoma. Lobbyists are a protected species on Lincoln Boulevard. http://ktar.com/story/1152567/arizona-gov-doug-ducey-ends-government-contracts-with-lobbyists/

Arizona ends government contracts with lobbyists

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order on Wednesday that effectively ended all government contracts with lobbyists in Arizona.

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In the spirit of those who signed our Declaration of Independence, and pledged to each other their Lives, Fortunes and their sacred Honor, wishing all a blessed Independence Day. May we ponder on the great sacrifices of these men that we might once again regain our inalienable rights granted to us by our loving Creator.

In the spirit of those who signed our Declaration of Independence, and pledged to each other their Lives, Fortunes and their sacred Honor, wishing all a blessed Independence Day. May we ponder on the great sacrifices of these men that we might once again regain our inalienable rights granted to us by our loving Creator.

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