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Oklahoma Representative Tom Gann - Lobbyist Influence, NDA Bans, Flock Cameras, and MORE! 01/27/2026

Oklahoma Representative Tom Gann - Lobbyist Influence, NDA Bans, Flock Cameras, and MORE! Representative Tom Gann - the highest ranked conservative in the Oklahoma House of Representatives - talks about his upcoming bills including banning NDA, restricting use of lisence plate readers, and mandating lobbyist impact statements to track the money and influence of lobbyists over legislators. If you like freedom and government transparency, you don't want to miss this one! Here's the link to the People's Audit discussed in the podcast. And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - This is where my wife and go for a reason! They offer the best in chiropractic care and true functional medicine. Are you ready to start your journey to true health and stop just managing chronic pain, neuropathy, or gut issues? At Motus Health in Yukon, OK, they get to the root cause with advanced, non-invasive care. From spinal and knee decompression, functional neurology, weight loss support, neuropathy treatment, and personalized nutraceutical supplementation— they help you restore brain function, reduce inflammation, and reclaim your vitality. Visit MotusHealth.com today to schedule your consultation and start feeling your best! or call .” Michael Mcguire with McGuire Capitol "Planning for a secure retirement? Then you need to Meet my friend, Michael McGuire, CEO of McGuire Capital Advisors with over 30 years of experience helping Oklahomans protect and grow their wealth. From asset allocation and risk management to income planning, life insurance, Medicare strategies, retirement planning, enhanced estate planning, and smart tax strategies—Michael delivers personalized solutions tailored to you. Get your complimentary consultation today! Call Michael directly at 405-760-5863 or visit: Stevens Trucking Stevens Trucking maintains over 350 power units in our fleet so they ensure their customers and drivers always have top of the line equipment With over 1,600 trailers, they are able to offer a drop-and-hook solution to keep your freight moving quickly and secure. While also helping their drivers get extra miles so they can keep on pullin’ more loads. /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/39896715

Senator Warren Hamilton - A.I. Chatbots, Illegals Owning Land, and More! - Jan 2026 01/26/2026

Congressman Josh Brecheen - Update from DC: National Debt, Defense Budget, Healthcare Reform, and Sharia Law 01/24/2026

Congressman Josh Brecheen - Update from DC: National Debt, Defense Budget, Healthcare Reform, and Sharia Law Congressman Josh Brecheen discusses the progress of the 12 appropriations bills, highlighting the achievement of passing them through regular order, a rare occurrence since 1974. He emphasizes the importance of finding offsets to fund the Department of Defense’s requested $1.2 trillion budget, noting the potential savings from tariffs and other sources. Brecheen also reiterates his stance on reducing government involvement in healthcare, citing excessive governance as a major contributor to high costs and poor health outcomes. And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - This is where my wife and go for a reason! They offer the best in chiropractic care and true functional medicine. Are you ready to start your journey to true health and stop just managing chronic pain, neuropathy, or gut issues? At Motus Health in Yukon, OK, they get to the root cause with advanced, non-invasive care. From spinal and knee decompression, functional neurology, weight loss support, neuropathy treatment, and personalized nutraceutical supplementation— they help you restore brain function, reduce inflammation, and reclaim your vitality. Visit MotusHealth.com today to schedule your consultation and start feeling your best! or call .” Michael Mcguire with McGuire Capitol "Planning for a secure retirement? Then you need to Meet my friend, Michael McGuire, CEO of McGuire Capital Advisors with over 30 years of experience helping Oklahomans protect and grow their wealth. From asset allocation and risk management to income planning, life insurance, Medicare strategies, retirement planning, enhanced estate planning, and smart tax strategies—Michael delivers personalized solutions tailored to you. Get your complimentary consultation today! Call Michael directly at 405-760-5863 or visit: Stevens Trucking Stevens Trucking maintains over 350 power units in our fleet so they ensure their customers and drivers always have top of the line equipment With over 1,600 trailers, they are able to offer a drop-and-hook solution to keep your freight moving quickly and secure. While also helping their drivers get extra miles so they can keep on pullin’ more loads. /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/39862105

Jacob Towe - The Death of little Leo and the Hope of Leo's Law. 01/19/2026

2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 3 01/14/2026

2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 3 i. Constitution We Believe 1. We believe the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause was intended to prevent a federal government-sponsored or preferred religion, not to separate God from our government or to remove religion from public life; therefore, we affirm our right under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution to exercise our freedom of speech including religious speech. 2. We believe the Second Amendment is an individual right of the citizens of the United States to keep and bear arms; therefore, we oppose any attempts, whether by law or regulation at any level of government, to restrict any citizen’s right to keep and bear arms (open or concealed), to restrict access to ammunition, or to record the purchase thereof. 3. We believe the United States Constitution directs the judiciary to interpret law, not make law or create law through judicial activism. 4. We believe in the concept that Congress shall make no law that applies to citizens of the United States that does not apply to the Senators and Representatives. 5. We believe in the concept of nullification as a legitimate tool for adjudicating disputes between the states and the federal government when the federal government enacts a law clearly not in pursuance of the constitution and powers delegated in Art. I, Sec. 8. 6. We believe in the Tenth Amendment that provides “the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people,” and we oppose any attempt by the federal government to intrude on state’s rights. 7. We believe the Constitution provides for a clear and distinct separation of powers among the three branches of government. Any governmental action that tends to promote or allow one branch of government to practice the power or powers of the other branches of government is a violation of the limits placed on government by the people. 8. We believe in the duty and obligation of the federal government and the State of Oklahoma to adhere to and respect treaties between the federal government and the Indian tribes. We Support 1. We support the display of Judeo-Christian religious symbols, including the Ten Commandments in public places. 2. We support legislation that will protect gun and ammunition manufacturers or resellers from lawsuits attempting to hold the manufacturers or resellers liable for misuse of guns. 3. We support requiring that candidates for president present public proof of qualification in accordance with the Constitution at the time of filing, through the election board of each state. 4. We support a US Constitutional Amendment requiring a balanced budget. 18 5. We support a US Constitutional Amendment instituting term limits for all elected members of Congress. 6. We support a U.S. Constitutional Amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. 7. We support a requirement that each piece of legislation only address one issue. 8. We support the review and minimization of the Endangered Species Act. 9. We support the abolishment, or reduction and restructuring, of the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, IRS, CIA, ATF, FBI, FEMA, NSA, DHS, CDC, and the Department of Labor and their powers and responsibilities distributed to state authority. 10. We support the protection of public and private sector whistleblowers who have firsthand information. 11. We support union’s refunding dues used for partisan political activity. 12. We support the right of private associations to admit or deny membership based on what each association’s conscience dictates. 13. We support an English Language Act, which would make English our official language in the United States. 14. We support the idea that when U.S. Conference Committees meet, they should consider only those terms submitted from the House and Senate, with no additional expenditures and items added. 15. We support the preservation of the National Day of Prayer. 16. We support legislation to limit the power of federal regulatory agencies. 17. We support the identification of persons as citizens or non-citizens in the census. We Oppose 1. We oppose any federal taxation on firearms, ammunition, or accessories and/or confiscation of firearms, ammunition, or accessories. 2. We oppose universal background checks and red flag laws for firearm purchases. 3. We oppose any legislation that would require the use of trigger or other locking devices on firearms. 4. We oppose any so-called “assault” weapons ban and any effort to register or restrict firearms, ammunition, or magazines. 5. We oppose legislation that would require gun owners to purchase insurance policies covering the misuse of their firearms. 6. We oppose the Patriot Act and the NDAA’ s Sections 1021 and 1022, which allow American citizens, 19 except for enemy combatants, to be held indefinitely without due process, and call for its repeal. 7. We oppose court decisions based on any foreign law, such as Sharia Law, U.N. regulations and other international organizations, instead of U.S. law and Constitutional doctrine. 8. We oppose the creation of a new federal internal security force. 9. We oppose federal wage caps. 10. We oppose Statehood for the District of Columbia and allowing its representative a vote in Congress. 11. We oppose the appointment and funding of presidential “czars.” 12. We oppose any attempts by the Federal Government to reinstitute the “Fairness Doctrine” or institute “Net Neutrality.” 13. We oppose the construct of “Free Speech or Safe Zones.” 14. We oppose national injunctions by federal district courts. 15. We oppose the use and sharing of data from Automated License Plate Readers as an infringement on our 4th amendment protected rights. ii. Criminal Justice We Believe 1. The rights of victims and their families must be protected in criminal proceedings, with notice and opportunity to attend all proceedings related to the crime(s) against them. 2. Restitution by the convicted criminal should be ordered to be made to the victim (or his estate) to compensate for losses and damages incurred as a result of the crime(s) committed. 3. The death penalty must be retained as an available punishment in appropriate cases. 4. Inmates who abuse the legal system by filing repeated frivolous claims should receive appropriate punishments for their misconduct. 5. Decisions on prison reform should be made by the Legislature after consultation with district attorneys, prison officials, and other interested parties, with the view towards stopping criminal behavior early, rather than adopting permissive treatment of low-level crimes which may deceive or encourage a young adult to continue on the wrong path under the mistaken assumption that there will be no consequences for criminal behavior. Consideration of incentives for first-time or youthful offenders who refrain from further misconduct may be a useful option to be considered in designing such reforms. 6. We believe in due process and that no one should be deprived of life, liberty, or property by the government or its agents without either being found guilty by a jury or pleading guilty of a crime. We therefore oppose the practice of civil asset forfeiture. 20 We Support 1. We support the repeal of The Oklahoma Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Diversion Program as it is unconstitutional at the state and federal level. We Oppose 1. We oppose the monitoring, surveillance and tracking of United States citizens without a lawfully obtained warrant. iii. Federal & State Elections Preamble: The foundation of our representative-republic is honest elections. The Oklahoma Republican Party is committed to preserving every legally eligible Oklahoman’s right to vote. We support only day of in-person voting as written in the Constitutions with limited exceptions to protect voting rights for the elderly, the disabled, military members, and all other eligible voters. We urge all elected officials around our state to take all necessary steps to ensure that voters may cast their ballots in a timely and secure manner. Security and transparency shall take precedence over convenience to ensure honest and fair, local, state, and federal elections. We Believe 1. We believe in fair and honest election procedures. 2. We believe equal suffrage for all United States citizens of voting age. 3. We believe in the constitutional authority of state legislatures to regulate voting. We Support 1. We support a bit-by-bit forensic audit of all electronic devices, including but not limited to servers, ballot machines, and paper ballots throughout the state immediately before and after each election. 2. We support vigorous enforcement of all our election laws as written and oppose any laws, lawsuits, and judicial decisions that make voter fraud difficult to deter, detect, or prosecute. 3. We support full enforcement of all voter ID laws currently enacted. 4. We support felony status for willful violations of the election code and increasing penalty for voter fraud from a misdemeanor back to a felony. 5. We support consolidating elections to primary, runoff, special, and general election. 6. We support sequentially numbered and signed ballots to deter counterfeiting. 7. We support expanding the Attorney General’s staff for investigating election crimes and restoring the ability of the Attorney General to prosecute any election crimes. 8. We support the ability for civil lawsuits to be filed for election fraud or officials’ failure to follow the Oklahoma Election Code. 21 9. We support allowing trained poll watchers from anywhere in Oklahoma with local party or candidate approval. 10. We support creating processes that will allow rapid adjudication of election law violations. 11. We support requiring voters to re-register if they have not voted in a five-year period. 12. We support requiring proof of residency, citizenship, and voter registration via photo ID for each voter. 13. We support retaining the 25-day registration deadline. 14. We support requiring a list of certified deaths be provided to the Secretary of State for the names of deceased voters to be removed from the list of registered voters, with checks every third year of the voter rolls to ensure all currently registered voters are eligible. 15. We support giving the Secretary of State enforcement authority to ensure county registrar compliance with Secretary of State directives. 16. We support protecting the integrity of the Republican Primary Election by requiring a closed primary system in Oklahoma. 17. We support drawing districts based on eligible voters, not pure population. Districts should be geographically compact when possible 18. We support hand counting of ballots. 19. We support recalls, audits, recounts, and irregularity and fraud investigations requested within 45 days of an election. 20. We support verification of United States citizenship for voting or registering to vote. 21. We support elections run by United States citizens. 22. We support counts to be posted on Precinct doors. We Oppose 1. We oppose internet voting, the use of tabulation machines and electronic voting machines of any kind for public office and any ballot measure. 2. We oppose all motor voter laws, automatic voter registration (AVR), and all forms of electronic databases, such as ERIC (Electronic Registration Information Center) and all third-party registration vendors. 3. We oppose all federal legislation, including but not limited to the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022, which nullifies the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights. 22 4. We oppose unlawful voting, illegal assistance, or ineligible people voting in our national, state, and local elections. 5. We oppose ranked choice voting. 6. We oppose any identification of citizens by race, origin, creed, sexuality, or lifestyle choices and oppose the use of any such identification for the purposes of creating voting districts. We urge that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 be repealed. 7. We oppose any redistricting map that is unfair to conservative candidates in the Primary or the General Election. 8. We oppose the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and any other scheme to abolish or distort the procedures of the Electoral College. 9. We oppose after-hours voting C. Natural Resources We Believe 1. We believe dependence on foreign energy sources is a national security issue. 2. We believe governments should ease restrictions in the search for energy and other natural resources. 3. We believe the federal agricultural appropriations should accurately show the percentage of money set aside for non-agricultural programs such as school lunch programs and food stamps. 4. We believe the responsible use of natural resources is essential for the benefit of future generations. We Support 1. We support the creation and enactment of a national energy policy to reduce dependence on foreign sources. 2. We support the private expansion of oil and gas exploration and refining capacity. 3. We support the exportation of U.S. petroleum products. 4. We support labeling of all food and fiber with country-of-origin labeling. Further, only products born, raised, slaughtered, and processed or sprouted, harvested, grown, and processed in this country should receive a U.S. label. 5. We support energy policy based on private development, efficient use and expansion of current resources such as fossil fuels, clean coal, and nuclear energy; and exploration and efficient use of other resources such as biofuels, wind, solar and water energy. 6. We support ending all federal and state subsidies, including tax credits, for industrial renewable 23 energy, including but not limited to, wind and solar. 7. We support the rights of individuals and businesses to refuse the installation of smart meters without penalties. 8. We support the right of states to provide water for present and future use within their borders by state residents before they can be designated for use to other states. 9. We support environmental recommendations that are based on sound science, that respect and protect the rights of property owners, and that do not impose unreasonable burdens on Oklahoma citizens or businesses. 10. We support more use of coal and natural gas to be used in the production of electricity. 11. We support the use of modular nuclear, or small natural gas fired generation facilities to be built close to high demand facilities to greatly reduce the need for long and expensive transmission lines. 12. We support mandatory country-of-origin labeling of meat products and that a country-of-origin label that states in any way that it is a product of the USA must be of the following requirements: Born, raised, harvested, packaged & processed in the USA. 13. We support The Packers and Stockyards Act and the enforcement of anti-trust laws. 14. We support private property rights and call for appropriate legislation to prohibit the use of eminent domain by private companies. 15. We stand with Oklahoma and her property owners against the Green Agenda. We Oppose 1. We oppose government curbs, moratoriums, punitive taxes and fees on our domestic oil and gas industry. 2. We oppose states selling water rights to out-of-state buyers. 3. We oppose the use of eminent domain for any water sale. 4. We oppose human rights for animals. 5. We oppose livestock taxation. 6. We oppose legislation that restricts or regulates family farms or farmers’ markets. 7. We oppose restrictive regulation of carbon and particulate matter emissions in agriculture. 8. We oppose the “Cap and Trade” system for carbon dioxide. 9. We oppose the UN’s Agenda 21, aka UN 2030, as a coordinated effort to relinquish the sovereignty of the United States to foreign powers. 24 10. We oppose the purchase or ownership of land by a foreign government or entity. 11. We oppose the production, selling, and labeling of a product that is an alternative protein source claiming to be meat, otherwise known as or referred to as fake meat, and labeling such product as meat, beef, burger, steak, or any other name given to an actual meat protein source derived from the production and slaughter of livestock. 12. We oppose current regulations that allow foreign beef to enter the U.S. and be packaged, repackaged, or commingled with domestic product and then labeled a product of the USA. 13. We oppose the theory that cow flatulence, belching, or any process of enteric fermentation that is said to emit methane or a greenhouse gas that some link to the theory of global warming is some sort of detriment threat to the environment. 14. We oppose any form of carbon tracking solutions imposed on farmers and ranchers that will ultimately lead to more costly and burdensome regulations. 15. We oppose NACs (natural asset companies) or similar companies derived by investors, the SEC, or any other entity that wishes to monetize, trade natural outputs, or otherwise maximize ecological performance in such a way that any company can control the management of public or private lands quantifying outputs of natural resources such as air and water. 16. We oppose any effort of the federal government to have any role in animal care or husbandry. 17. We oppose mandates or restrictions on the use of antibiotics for farm or veterinary use. 18. We oppose mandatory Electronic Identification device (EID) tags on livestock, birds, and animals. D. National Issues i. Defense We Believe 1. We believe that a strong national defense should be fully funded, provide sufficient compensation, educational opportunities, quality training, and the best equipment for our armed forces. 2. We believe any educational institution that inhibits the normal operations of ROTC or military recruiters should be ineligible for government funding. 3. We believe foreign enemies who have committed or planned acts of aggression against the U.S. are unlawful enemy combatants and are not entitled to citizenship rights under the U.S. Constitution. We believe they should be held in detention facilities such as Guantanamo Bay, not the U.S. Prisons Systems, and their cases adjudicated by military tribunals, not by U.S. Criminal Courts. 4. We believe Congress and the President should refrain from weakening the military through changes to the Uniform Coe of Military Justice. The military should be allowed to maintain its high level of honesty, integrity, morality, and operational capabilities. 25 5. We believe in the complete accounting of all MIAs and POWs that were engaged in military actions by the United States. We Support 1. We support maintaining a strong national defense and advocate “peace through strength”, with a combat ready and capable force. 2. We support the right of the military’s internal determination of who is qualified to perform the various roles and functions of each branch of the uniformed armed services. 3. We support veterans’ and survivors’ benefits, and to receive top quality health care. We support the reform of the Veteran’s Administration and the use of private facilities when appropriate. 4. We support helping our veterans to succeed in their return to civilian life in medical care, mental health care, education, housing, and employment assistance. 5. We support the freedom of military chaplains to provide religious services including freedom of worship according to their faith. 6. We support and encourage continued public and privately funded exploration of space. 7. We support returning to “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” for the military of the United States. We Oppose 1. We oppose re-instituting the draft except in time of war as declared by Congress. 2. We oppose drafting females into U.S. military service. 3. We oppose the military use of U.S. troops under foreign command except joint operations. 4.... /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/39728120

2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 2 01/14/2026

2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 2 The 2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 2 II. EDUCATION Preamble: We acknowledge our dependence upon Almighty God and ask His blessings upon our students and their parents, teachers, and nation. It is the right and responsibility of parents (hereafter to mean parents and/ or legal guardians) to direct their children’s upbringing and education whether public, private, charter, or education by other means without interference, regulation, or penalty from the government. The primary goal of public schools should be to teach proficiency in the basic subjects of phonics-based reading, written and oral communication, mathematics, sciences, history, founding documents, Godly heritage of our nation, critical thinking skills, basic morals, and civics. Locally elected school boards should have the authority to determine and implement all public-school curricula, policies, and procedures for their districts. We demand open accountability from all tax-funded education in Oklahoma. The federal government has no constitutional role in education. A. Philosophy We Believe 1. We believe the traditional family unit, consisting of a (husband) man, (wife) woman, and child(ren) is the foundation of our social structure. The Oklahoma Department of Education and the various 7 Boards of Regents should uphold and teach this definition of traditional family at all levels of public education. 2. We believe individuals should have the right to choose their own education and career tracks. 3. We believe to comply with the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, we favor elimination and complete defunding of the Federal Department of Education. 4. We believe in and affirm the right of students and school employees to the free exercise of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment, including the right to wear and display religious symbols, voluntary vocal prayer, optional Bible and religious study, religious expression including holidays, and equal access to use of school facilities for these activities. 5. We believe the only flags to be displayed at, or in, any Oklahoma school are the flags of the United States of America and the State of Oklahoma. Students should start the day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, including "one nation under God", and be taught the history of and respect for our United States flag. 6. We believe the K-12 public-school system is for the benefit of children of legal residents of the United States. 7. We believe the responsibility to teach children the philosophy, values, and theology to live by belongs to a child’s parents. We Support 1. We support all parents fulfilling their God-given responsibility to educate and raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, free from government control. 2. We support parental access to examine and evaluate all educational and assessment, records pertaining to their children. 3. We support notification to parents that should be clear, simple, and descriptive when any alternative school programs are offered. Active parental consent to opt in must be obtained without repercussion. 4. We support The Ten Commandments being displayed in public schools as a means of moral guidance along with our national motto "In God We Trust" and the Bill of Rights. Public schools shall not prohibit the teaching of the Judeo-Christian worldview upon which our country was founded. 5. We support the recognition of, instruction in, and honor given to men motivated by Judeo-Christian ethics who made great contributions to the development of traditional Western Civilization. 8 6. We support proficiency in math, reading, writing, and other basic skills before computer technology and calculators are used. 7. We support notification of parents of medical treatment sought by students including dispensing of any pharmaceuticals. We oppose mandatory healthcare in public schools, vaccinations for students, and any forced mental health evaluations or prescriptions. We Oppose 1. We oppose the imposition of national curricula, testing, data collection and teacher certification, Common Core State Standards and associated assessments, and federally mandated programs such as “No Child Left Behind", "Race to the Top,” Early Learning Guidelines and Core Competencies. 2. We oppose any government required community service condition for graduation. 3. We oppose overt racism by schools in the name of thinly disguised faux efforts to “eliminate racism” which seek to achieve atheist, Marxist, or Socialist political outcomes. 4. We oppose government expansion and control by the use of public tax dollars to fund and interfere with private forms of education. 5. We oppose the teaching of humanist character education programs, such as Social Emotional Learning (SEL). B. Curriculum We Believe 1. We believe that curricula should include the basics: phonics-based reading, grammar, composition, mathematics, government, history, science, spelling, penmanship, geography, and economics. We encourage the teaching of art, music, foreign languages, and sports/physical fitness. 2. We believe parents must maintain their right and responsibility to educate their children regarding sexuality and sexual conduct. We believe sexual abstinence is the only safe way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, and pregnancy. 3. We believe local school boards should exercise their right to choose curriculum and textbooks, including the Bible as a literature or history text, without state limitations. 4. We believe Biblical creation and intelligent design must be taught and must receive equal funding, class time, and materials as other theories such as evolution. 5. We believe the heritage of the United States of America should be taught in public schools and include representative limited government, the lives and beliefs of the Founders, influence of the Bible and religion on our laws and principles, and the concept of free enterprise. We believe students should study directly from the primary founding documents, which teach that the distribution of power is among three branches of federal government and the difference between federal and state government teaching that our nation is a constitutional republic. 6. We believe English, the dominant language of our nation, should be the primary language taught in 9 public schools with other languages only offered as electives. We Support 1. We support curricula that promotes the U.S. national sovereignty and the singing of traditional songs and teaching of patriotic literature in all grades. We respect different cultures, but support prioritizing our commonalities as U.S. Citizens. 2. We support the right of parents to personally observe all classroom instruction, activities, and curriculum choices. 3. We strongly support the teaching of the scientific biologically verifiable X and Y chromosomal definition of male and female at birth. 4. We support teaching the basic rules of finance, such as economics, saving, investing, borrowing, balancing a checkbook, and living within a budget. We Oppose 1. We oppose the portrayal of homosexual, promiscuous, or fornication behaviors in a positive light in public schools. 2. We oppose the teaching of non-chromosomal gender and LGBTQ+ lifestyle, history, and demonstration. 3. We oppose one-world government and global citizenship. 4. We oppose teaching multiculturalism that promotes cultural segregation. We are created in God’s image. There is one race: the human race. 5. We oppose the implementation of all revisionist U.S. history in education. 6. We oppose the teaching of the theory of anthropogenic global warming without providing equal time for instruction in the complex systems of geo-physics that cause observable climate change, such as solar variations, plate tectonics, and volcanic eruptions. C. Administration and Management We Believe 1. We believe that all education and management decisions should be returned to the control of parents, elected school boards, teachers, and administration at the local level. 2. We believe schools should protect the privacy of any personal information or data collected on a student or their family. 3. School elections should be on the same date as general elections. 4. We believe security options should be pursued, including but not limited to officers and school 10 employees who are qualified to be armed. 5. We believe teachers, school administrators, and the local school board should work together to set and implement policies that give teachers the freedom and authority to lawfully maintain order, discipline, and safety. 6. We believe teachers should not be coerced to adjust standards for any failing students, including athletes. 7. We believe the Teachers Retirement Fund should be actuarially funded with full public disclosure. We Support 1. We support the freedom of local school boards to hire, direct, train, retain, or terminate any teacher who fails to provide the highest quality of instruction based on merit, not years of service. The evaluation criteria should be determined by local school boards for their school districts. 2. We support extensive background checks of prospective school employees, with the right of local school boards to refuse employment to anyone. 3. We support public independent auditing of all public schools and institutions of higher education in Oklahoma. 4. We support the enforcement of Oklahoma statutes that prohibit teachers from strikes, walkouts, or semblance thereof during the school year by penalizing any district that closes its schools with a funding cut equivalent to the daily payroll and expenses of the district. 5. We support professional development for teachers; however, we believe classes should not be canceled in order for public school employees to attend political conventions, electioneering, campaigning, voting, or union meetings. 6. We support right-to-work laws, which provide all public-school administrators, teachers, and staff the choice to refuse to join or financially support any union, political party, or any other organization. All options are to be made available to teachers, staff, and parents. 7. We support requiring public schools to provide parents the platforms of all educational organizations for which a teacher or staff member is eligible to join. 8. We support local school districts placing year-end excess monies into an interest-bearing account to encourage fiscal responsibility, and they should not be penalized by the State Department of Education for doing so. 9. We support the consolidation of the technical, operational, and administrative resources of school districts, but do not support the closing of individual schools. 10. We support local school board appointed textbook committees to select the state/district funded textbooks and the elimination of the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee. 11. We support the right of parents to determine and guide their children’s medical needs including vaccination. Schools must disclose all legal exemptions when making requests. 11 12. We support the independent testing of radiation levels in all public schools with full disclosure of the proven hazards and impacts of radio frequency, electromagnetic, and microwave radiation upon children and youth (e.g.: mitochondrial and DNA damage and destruction). We Oppose 1. We oppose Public School Districts receiving any state funding to pay or collect any employee's organizational and/or union dues by using the payroll deduction system or any other accounting/collection system of the school district to provide centralized dues collection. 2. We oppose the collection by the government of personal information or data on students or their families, aka: data mining. 3. We oppose the designation of public schools as “gun free zones”. 4. We oppose the issuance of bonds by school districts to fund operational expenses. 5. We oppose any non-chromosomal sex/gender use of locker rooms, sports team qualifications, or public restrooms. While we support a positive, competitive spirit in all activities, we oppose student athletes competing as anything other than their genetically determined sex/gender. 6. We oppose automatic teacher tenure. 7. We oppose schools requiring access to medical documents, including vaccination/immunization records, for enrollment. All medical determinations should be decided by the parents. 8. We oppose mandatory year-round schooling. 9. We oppose mandatory expansion of public school from birth on; aka: universal childcare 10. We oppose the teaching or presence of any inappropriate, harmful, or perverse content such as sexualized information, pornography, illustrations, or books with this material. 11. We oppose any increased state funding for the government schools. D. Higher Education We Believe 1. We believe higher education is a privilege, not a right. There are many options for education to be explored and determined by each individual. 2. We believe the Constitutional rights of college/university students, including their right to due process, must be protected. 3. We believe the Constitutional right to carry shall not be infringed upon at any college/university in Oklahoma. 4. We believe all publicly funded institutions of higher education should offer curriculum designed to train a student for a viable career path upon graduation. Responsibility for the market need for a specific degree should rest with the institution. 12 5. We believe there should be a required course in phonics for elementary teacher certification, as well as for certification at all levels of reading and language arts. We Support 1. We support the freedom of each individual college/university to hire, direct, train, retain, or terminate any teacher who fails to provide the highest quality of instruction based on merit, not years of service. 2. We support the freedom of each individual college/university to develop its own standards, course curriculum, scholarships, tuition, and fees. 3. We support budgeting tied to comprehensive planning processes with increases in funding directly related to specific goals and objectives listing expected improvements. 4. We support any student being able to use all scholarships, grants, or other financial aid to obtain a degree in the field of their choice, including religious studies. 5. We support strict adherence to the law that requires the majority of the nine-member Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College ("OSU") to be actively engaged in farming or ranching. We Oppose 1. We oppose all Marxist ideology such as Critical Race Theory (CRT), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and all other critical theories. 2. We oppose the enactment of any compelled speech policies forcing students, staff, or faculty at public colleges/universities to use other people’s preferred or gender-neutral pronouns. 3. We oppose public higher education funding of one-sided studies intended to prove anthropogenic global warming for the purpose of justifying wealth redistribution 4. We oppose higher education funding and teaching of all aspects of gender reassignment: research, surgery, mental health, and “affirming care”. 5. We oppose non-U.S. citizens being able to take advantage of taxpayer-funded scholarships, grants, or other financial aid to obtain a degree. 6. We oppose the requirement of completing and submitting a FAFSA form for enrollment in Oklahoma colleges and universities. III. Government Preamble: The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land and should be interpreted according to the original intent of the founding fathers as explained in the federalist papers. We call for reaffirmation of our God-given rights enumerated in the first ten amendments, the Bill of Rights. The Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Ordinance of 1787: The Northwest Territorial Government, and the Constitution of the United States together establish the exclusive basis 13 of the rule of law for our nation. These Organic Documents supersede all subsequent legislation, judicial decisions, and declared emergencies. Our founding fathers based these first laws on traditional Judeo- Christian ethics and values. We believe these documents are the basis for law, order, and behavior, allowing individuals, including government officials, the freedom to involve God in all activities according to their consciences. We believe all persons are responsible and should be held accountable for their actions. We believe in transparent and honest government with minimal intrusion, providing protection for all its citizens with fair and equitable treatment, enforcement, and justice. We realize without economic freedom there is no political freedom. We believe the greatest incentive for the creation of wealth lies in the respect for private property rights and the free enterprise system as the best and most efficient distribution of resources. A. Financial & Tax Issues i. Budget We Believe 1. We believe all governmental budgets should be balanced by decreasing spending, eliminating fraud, and eliminating duplication of services. 2. We support transparency and audits in government spending. 3. We believe the US Congress should ban earmarks. 4. We believe individuals, families, churches, and private organizations should take responsibility in meeting the needs of the citizens of the community. 5. We believe in a welfare policy that promotes the traditional American family unity, a strong work ethic, and individual responsibility. Those who repeatedly misuse the system, or fraudulently represent themselves shall forfeit further assistance. 6. We believe all able-bodied recipients of welfare and other federal entitlements should be required to work. 7. We believe in the implementation of "sunset laws,” "zero-based budgeting,” and performance audits to require justification for government programs. 8. We believe designated funds should be spent only for the stated purpose and not placed in the general fund. We Support 1. We support a full and complete public audit of the Federal Reserve System. 2. We support the elimination of barriers to purchase insurance across state lines. 3. We support total state control of Medicaid programs. 4. We support requiring a balanced federal budget, except in times of congressionally declared war. 14 5. We support the repeal or consolidation of federal, state, and local programs found to be non- performing, duplicative, or not authorized by the constitution. 6. We support the elimination of government funding for the Public Broadcasting System, the National Endowment for the Arts and National Public Radio. 7. We support making the Congressional Pension and health care benefits the same as the benefits the citizens use such as private savings, Social Security, and Medicare. 8. We support a requirement that all bills presented in Congress identify the specific Constitutional authorization (Article I, Section 8). 9. We support lowering the national debt by cutting non-defense spending. 10. We support abolishment of the federal minimum wage. 11. We support repeal of federal legislation that requires paying prevailing union wages on government contracts. 12. We support the elimination of funding for Planned Parenthood and other programs promoting or providing preborn baby murder. 13. We support a free market-based public transportation system as opposed to government funding. 14. We support abolishing the Federal Reserve. We Oppose 1. We oppose raising the debt limit. 2. We oppose the use of continuing resolutions to fund the federal government in lieu of passing an annual federal budget. 3. We oppose paying congressional members during any government shutdown. 4. We oppose simply ‘printing money’ to allow increased spending. 5. We oppose the nationalization of private businesses and... /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/39727995

Representative Kevin West - Candidate for Labor Commissioner 01/13/2026

Representative Kevin West - Candidate for Labor Commissioner In this episode of the Jake for the State podcast, host Jake Merrick interviews Oklahoma State Representative Kevin West (R-Moore, House District 54, serving since 2017). Rep. West, a consistent conservative voice in the Oklahoma House, discusses his key legislative priorities for the upcoming session while also campaigning for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner in the 2026 election.Key Legislation DiscussedRep. West highlights two carryover bills from the previous session: Pride Flags on Government Property The bill aims to prohibit the display of Pride flags, BLM flags, and similar symbols on state property (including potential application to schools and municipalities). After committee feedback last year, the approach shifted from listing permitted flags to specifying prohibited ones to avoid complications (e.g., with military/tribal/historical flags at the Capitol). It allows exceptions like MIA/POW or certain approved displays. West notes limited opposition last session compared to prior years and expects smoother passage, with good House-Senate coordination. Franchise Fees on Utility Securitization This addresses the aftermath of the 2021 Winter Storm Uri securitization (spreading massive utility costs over time via bonds). The original legislation unintentionally allowed municipalities (e.g., Oklahoma City) to add franchise fees/taxes on securitized amounts, potentially costing ratepayers $60–100 million extra over 25 years. A court ruling permitted it due to the lack of explicit prohibition. West's bill clarifies that securitization amounts (and future similar mechanisms) are exempt, protecting consumers and aligning with original legislative intent. He criticizes cities for treating it as a "cash cow" and praises the Corporation Commission for initially opposing the fees. Other Topics Property Taxes — West is filing a bill to increase the homestead exemption by $1,000 initially, with potential further reductions (up to ~$4,000 over time) if counties meet financial metrics. He supports broader discussions on replacing lost revenue (e.g., for schools/roads) if initiatives like the homestead elimination petition succeed, emphasizing the need for a replacement plan to avoid service cuts. Run for Labor Commissioner — West explains his candidacy (website: votekevinwest.com), citing his background as a former commercial cabinet maker and small business owner. He wants to prioritize promoting workforce development, expanding apprenticeships (including for 16-year-olds, which he helped pass), workplace safety, and modernizing the department (e.g., online services, consistent enforcement). He opposes extreme minimum wage hikes (e.g., the proposed state question jumping to $15/hour and tying to national inflation), arguing it would hurt small businesses, accelerate automation, reduce hours/benefits, and raise consumer prices. Throughout, West emphasizes conservative principles: keeping money in taxpayers' pockets, local control, transparency, common-sense regulations favoring education over fines, and preparing Oklahoma's workforce (especially trades) for future opportunities like manufacturing resurgence.The episode includes a sponsor shoutout for Modus Health in Yukon and ends with encouragement to support West's campaign and stay engaged with state issues. And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - (405) 494-0165 From spinal and knee decompression, functional neurology, weight loss support, neuropathy treatment, and personalized nutraceutical supplementation— they help you restore brain function, reduce inflammation, and reclaim your vitality. Visit MotusHealth.com today to schedule your consultation and start feeling your best! Motushealth.com or call (405) 494-0165 . Michael Mcguire with McGuire Capitol Michael prides himself on providing retirement income strategies to Bethany, OK and the surrounding communities. He will take a look at your assets — including everything from your bank accounts, pension, and Social Security benefits, to your estate plans, wills, taxes, insurance policies and more. His end goal is to help create financial clarity and to promote multi-generational wealth. or call Michael directly at 405-760-5863. Stevens Trucking With over 1,600 trailers, we are able to offer a drop-and-hook solution to keep your freight moving quickly and secure. While also helping our drivers get extra miles so they can keep on pullin’ more loads. /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/39716520

Jason W. Murphey - Who Owns Your Elected Official? 01/12/2026

Jason W. Murphey - Who Owns Your Elected Official? Former Oklahoma Representative Jason Murphy, who served from 2006 to 2018, advocates for an “abstinence pledge” for legislators to refuse lobbyist money. He argues that this pledge helps lawmakers remain independent and accountable to their constituents, rather than special interests. Murphy believes that abstaining from lobbyist money leads to more principled decision-making and aligns with grassroots conservative values. A grassroots movement in Oklahoma is gaining momentum, encouraging lawmakers to reject special interest money and prioritize their constituents’ interests. This approach, which emphasizes transparency and accountability, is being adopted by a growing number of candidates, challenging the notion that money is essential for political success. By rejecting special interest money, candidates are building trust with their constituents and demonstrating their commitment to integrity and public service. Jason Murphey discusses the importance of transparency in politics, emphasizing that voters want to know their representatives are not influenced by big money. He highlights the “People’s Audit,” a tool he created to rank legislators based on their votes, particularly those that increase government power and spending. Murphey believes this audit will help voters identify legislators who are not aligned with their conservative values, despite potential misleading campaign messaging. Check out Jason's great work here: Big shout out to my incredible sponsors! At Motus Health, we believe you were created to thrive—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—not just get by. Our clinic is built on Dr. Maass’s vision of true healthcare, which focuses on treating the root cause of issues, not just managing symptoms with medication. Owner, Kenney Stevens, has humble roots. What started with 1 truck and a big dream, matured into something much larger. Being able to provide a great atmosphere for drivers and staff alike has been an amazing and we want to continue to grow company. Michael McGuire will take a look at your assets — including everything from your bank accounts, pension, and Social Security benefits, to your estate plans, wills, taxes, insurance policies and more. His end goal is to help create financial clarity and to promote multi-generational wealth. /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/39697920

2025 Oklahoma Republican Party Platform - Part 1 01/05/2026

Adam Holley - Challenging SB 836 12/26/2025

Adam Holley - Challenging SB 836 Are primaries unconstitutional? This is the point Adam Holley intends to make with his case filed against the Oklahoma Secretary of State and the Oklahoma State Election Board. This case is now heading to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the meantime, he has filed a second case challenging State Question 836 which seeks to establish an open primary in Oklahoma. Find out how and why Adam is going to such great lengths to make this very consequential point concerning primary elections. And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - This is where my wife and go for a reason! They offer the best in chiropractic care and true functional medicine. They are currently helping people who may be suffering with: Neuropathy Frozen shoulder Degenerated & Herniated Discs TMJ & jaw pain Weight Loss Autoimmune Disorders Gut Health Fibromyalgia Headaches & Migraines Trigeminal Neuralgia Knee Pain And more!! Michael Mcguire with McGuire Capitol "Your confident financial future starts here!" Michael prides himself on providing retirement income strategies to Bethany, OK and the surrounding communities. He will take a look at your assets — including everything from your bank accounts, pension, and Social Security benefits, to your estate plans, wills, taxes, insurance policies and more. His end goal is to help create financial clarity and to promote multi-generational wealth. He offers: Insurance planning Beneficiary review Retirement planning Financial needs analysis Analysis of present and future expenses Income planning Stevens Trucking Stevens Trucking maintains over 350 power units in our fleet so we ensure our customers and drivers always have top of the line equipment With over 1,600 trailers, we are able to offer a drop-and-hook solution to keep your freight moving quickly and secure. While also helping our drivers get extra miles so they can keep on pullin’ more loads. /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/39539040

Nathan Dahm - Islam in Oklahoma 12/22/2025

Congressman Brecheen - Healthcare Reform, SNAP Reform, Mail Order Abortion, and Cattle Prices 12/03/2025

Congressman Brecheen - Healthcare Reform, SNAP Reform, Mail Order Abortion, and Cattle Prices In this conversation with Congressman Josh Brecheen we discuss a range of topics including what progress (if any) we might be seeing on healthcare reform. More government subsidies? Or a massive shift in the entire industry? Of course, we drill down on SNAP benefits. Brecheen has been vocal about the need for work requirements for a while, and it looks like there is a real opportunity post-government shutdown to make real reform happen. Then, we dig into the effort to end chemical abortion via greater regualtion of the drug mifepristone. Find out what Biden did that resulted in a surge of chemical abortions and how we must correct this. Finally, a look at cattle prices and how to protect our vital cattle industry in America. Will mandatory country of origin labeling fix it or does it require a strong focus on strict price reduction at the grocery store. Tune in to hear Congressman Brecheen's take on it! And check out my amazing sponsors! Motus Health - This is where my wife and go for a reason! They offer the best in chiropractic care and true functional medicine. They are currently helping people who may be suffering with: Neuropathy Frozen shoulder Degenerated & Herniated Discs TMJ & jaw pain Weight Loss Autoimmune Disorders Gut Health Fibromyalgia Headaches & Migraines Trigeminal Neuralgia Knee Pain And more!! Michael Mcguire with McGuire Capitol We pride ourselves on providing retirement income strategies to Bethany, OK and the surrounding communities. We take a look at your assets — including everything from your bank accounts, pension, and Social Security benefits, to your estate plans, wills, taxes, insurance policies and more Our end goal is to help create financial clarity and to promote multi-generational wealth. We offer: Insurance planning Beneficiary review Retirement planning Financial needs analysis Analysis of present and future expenses Income planning Stevens Trucking Stevens Trucking maintains over 350 power units in our fleet so we ensure our customers and drivers always have top of the line equipment With over 1,600 trailers, we are able to offer a drop-and-hook solution to keep your freight moving quickly and secure. While also helping our drivers get extra miles so they can keep on pullin’ more loads. /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/39260210

Have You Heard of CASA? - Trevor Moore Discusses the Critical Role of Child Advocates 11/15/2025

What Will Save Oklahoma? 11/14/2025

Dr Maass - Naturopathic Care - Are more people seeking alternative treatments? 10/30/2025

Pulling Back the Covers in Oklahoma 10/20/2025

Deborah Campbell - School Based Health Centers - Will They Challenge Parental Authority? 10/13/2025

Roberta Lewis - Medical Kidnapping in Oklahoma - A first hand account 10/09/2025

Roberta Lewis - Medical Kidnapping in Oklahoma - A first hand account Dana Mooney, a mother of a 17-year-old autistic son, Preston, who has leukemia, stopped his chemotherapy treatment after eight months due to his declining health. She sought alternative treatments, finding a doctor who offered a plan based on genetic testing, which revealed a mutation preventing chemo absorption. Despite Preston’s improvement on the alternative treatment, a referral was made against Dana, accusing her of mistreatment, and Preston was placed in state custody, requiring him to resume chemotherapy. A mother was pressured by DHS and a caseworker to admit her autistic son to OU Children’s Hospital, despite her concerns about the treatment plan and the hospital’s financial incentives. The mother felt intimidated and coerced into signing paperwork, fearing separation from her son. The situation highlights the concerning power dynamics between state agencies, hospitals, and parents in medical decision-making. Preston, a 17-year-old with autism, was taken into state custody after a caseworker, with a signed court order, tricked his mother, Dana, into handing him over. Despite Dana’s objections and Preston’s own wishes, the state administered chemotherapy and a blood transfusion, disregarding his preference for alternative medicine. The situation raises concerns about the lack of transparency and the power dynamics involved in such decisions. Roberta Lewis observed a DHS-contracted sitter, hired through the company Synergy, who was unaware of the family’s situation and only there to “sit.” The sitter’s role was to observe the family, creating an intimidating environment and hindering open communication. Lewis questioned the purpose of these sitters, noting their lack of training, reporting responsibilities, and the potential misuse of taxpayer funds. The state of Oklahoma is currently footing the bill for medical treatment for Preston, a child in DHS custody. This situation highlights the violation of parental authority and bodily autonomy, as well as the need for transparency in the court system and a new model for the DHS. The case is gaining national attention and may be the catalyst for change in the system. Check out my sponsors! Motus Health Stevens Trucking /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/38527275

Jed Green with ORCA - Cannabis in Oklahoma - Should we have Recreational? 10/08/2025

Humanure and Open Primaries in Oklahoma 09/24/2025

Sept 22 - Reflection on the Charlie Kirk Memorial - The Great Awakening 09/22/2025

Cole Stevens - Candidate for HD 51 - Talks about threats to America security via the trucking industry. 09/10/2025

Congressman Brecheen - Town Halls - Details on the One Big Beautiful Bill 08/28/2025

The Study: Child Protection and Judicial Corruption - Gabe Woolley on his upcoming interim study. 08/28/2025

Senator Brian Logan - 5 Days a Senator - Now Re-Election 08/08/2025

Kennedy Garza - Director of OKGOP Youth Outreach - Gets Real About Getting Active in OK Politics 08/07/2025

Jason Murphey - Nudie Gate 08/06/2025

The Woolley Family Tragedy - An Update on Clayton 08/06/2025

Guest: Col Allen West. Trump's Big Win is a Win for Oklahoma! The Fed Dept. of Ed, Ram Truck DEF Update, and 07/17/2025

July 2 2025 - Oklahoma vs Tribes 07/02/2025

July 2 2025 - Oklahoma vs Tribes The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a tribal citizen seeking to avoid paying state income tax, restricting the impact of the nation's highest court's controversial 2020 McGirt decision. Gov. Kevin Stitt said, “This is a big win for the future of Oklahoma. From day one, I’ve fought to make sure every Oklahoman is treated equally," Stitt said in a statement. "Tribal governments, liberal groups, and some elected officials have pushed for special tax exemptions that would create a two-tiered system — one set of rules for tribal citizens and another for everyone else. That’s wrong. It would divide our state and weaken the public services every family relies on. This ruling makes it clear that attempts to expand McGirt into civil and tax matters have no basis in the law. We are one Oklahoma. And as long as I’m Governor, we aren’t going backwards.” A review of McGirt... McGirt v. Oklahoma: A Summary of the Case and Its Historical Context Background and Historical Context The McGirt v. Oklahoma case, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on July 9, 2020, is a landmark decision in federal Indian law, addressing tribal sovereignty and criminal jurisdiction in Oklahoma. The case centers on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s reservation and its implications for state versus federal/tribal authority over criminal prosecutions. Its roots trace back to the 19th century, when the U.S. government forcibly relocated the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole) from their southeastern homelands to Indian Territory (modern-day Oklahoma) via the Trail of Tears. The 1833 treaty with the Creek Nation promised a “permanent home” for the tribe, with assurances that no state would govern their lands, allowing self-governance. When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, it assumed criminal jurisdiction over much of the former Indian Territory, including lands reserved for the tribes, despite treaties suggesting otherwise. This practice went largely unchallenged until the McGirt case, which questioned whether the Creek Nation’s reservation was ever legally disestablished by Congress. The Case Jimcy McGirt, a Seminole Nation citizen, was convicted in 1997 by an Oklahoma state court in Wagoner County (within the historic Muscogee (Creek) Nation boundaries) for serious sex crimes against a minor, receiving a 500-year sentence and life without parole. McGirt later sought post-conviction relief, arguing that Oklahoma lacked jurisdiction to prosecute him because, as a Native American, his crimes occurred on the Creek Nation’s reservation, which he claimed was “Indian country” under the Major Crimes Act (MCA). The MCA (18 U.S.C. §1153) grants exclusive federal jurisdiction over certain major crimes committed by Native Americans in Indian country, defined to include reservation lands (18 U.S.C. §1151). Finally... Tulsa Mayor Monroe comes to an agreement with the Muskogee Nation. How will this impact Oklahomans? What does Tulsa Police Department think of it? The settlement reads: “In the best interest of public safety and inter-governmental cooperation, and to settle this matter in lieu of litigating disputes over jurisdiction, the city agrees that it will not exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indian defendants on the (Muscogee) Nation’s reservation... This agreement does not preclude the city from exercising criminal jurisdiction pursuant to any lawful, valid and duly authorized delegation of authority from the nation to the city, including law enforcement activities undertaken by the Tulsa Police Department pursuant to the parties’ cross-deputization agreement.” /episode/index/show/jakeforthestate/id/37257680

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