Can you believe it? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency actually has asked farmers and ranchers about environmental regulations. A new administration makes all the difference. Under Oklahoma’s own Administrator Scott Pruitt, the EPA asked for comments about environmental regulations in need of repeal or replacement. The call came in response to an executive order (E.O. […]
Can water solve Oklahoma’s budget problem?
For the past three consecutive years, Oklahoma lawmakers have been forced to grapple with a budget shortfall. An annual state income tax cut trigger, coupled with a decline in oil prices and a lack of state budget cuts, have been attributed to causing the state’s current budget situation. Many have called for the state to […]
Why HB 1374 is a bad idea
Cities and towns in Oklahoma could soon have the authority to increase ad valorem taxes to fund operational expenses like salaries and equipment for public safety. HB 1374, which has made its way through the House and was approved by the Senate General Government Committee April 10, passed the Senate Appropriations Committee with the title stricken on […]
Let Oklahoma prosper: Develop its water
Imagine the state of Oklahoma with more water than it can use. All lakes and reservoirs across the state are full. Underground aquifers are replenished. The farmer never worries about drought-ravished crops. The city manager never frets about supplying water for city residents. People from near and far travel to Oklahoma to recreate on the […]
Five ways to stay involved in legislative process
The strength of Oklahoma Farm Bureau lies in its grassroots membership, as our members play the most integral role in our organization. Members work hard from August through November to finalize OKFB policies for the upcoming year, but their work isn’t finished in November. OKFB needs the help of its members to fight for OKFB policy at the state […]
2017 Legislative Preview: Water, taxes and education
By John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy After eight years of fighting off overreach from the federal government, November brought a new era for farmers and ranchers. Under the Donald Trump administration, we now have allies – rather than adversaries – in Washington. The nominations of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for EPA administrator […]
Four insights into a Pruitt-led EPA
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt yesterday faced a confirmation hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt was introduced by both Oklahoma U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe and James Lankford, who praised the nominee for his work in Oklahoma to protect the environment and fight federal overreach. With […]
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As the state’s largest general farm organization, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is strong at 23rd and Lincoln because of the collective voice of members across the state. Our advocacy efforts are successful only when our members actively engage in the issues. When state leaders and legislators directly hear from their constituents, they usually listen. You can […]
Legislators like Renegar are reason for Right to Farm
Why do Oklahoma family farmers and ranchers need the protections of State Question 777? Because of legislators like Rep. Brian Renegar. The southeast Oklahoma representative not only voted for the measure at the state Capitol, but also spoke publicly in favor of the bill before a group of Oklahoma Farm Bureau members and in a […]
What to know about the Oklahoma Primary Runoff Election
On Aug. 23, Oklahoma’s statewide primary runoff elections will be held for any primary race where no candidate received at least 50 percent of the vote. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Twenty-five Oklahoma counties have a House District, State Senate or US Congressional runoff race, and are […]
