'Common Cents Act' takes on penny problems, advances in OK House

Common Cents Act takes on penny problems, advances in House

OKLAHOMA CITY (February 4th) — Legislation that would allow and later require certain public cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest nickel has passed a House policy committee and now moves to an oversight committee.

Authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, House Bill 3075, formally titled the Oklahoma Common Cents Act, would not apply to the private sector and would apply only to public payments made in cash or the portion paid in cash. The measure does not apply to checks, debit cards, credit cards, electronic payments or other digital transactions.

"This is a simple, practical bill that modernizes how we handle cash payments without impacting anyone who pays digitally," Hildebrant said. "HB3075 is limited to public cash transactions only. If you’re paying online or with a card, nothing changes."

Kevin Warnemuende announces candidacy for House District 47

Kevin Warnemuende Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma House District 47

Mustang, OK (Jan. 23rd) – Kevin Warnemuende, a successful local engineer, devoted husband and father, constitutional educator, announces his candidacy for Oklahoma House District 47.

Warnemuende, a Mustang resident since 1999, said his decision to run was driven not by political ambition, but by frustration at politicians talking the talk, but not enacting the solutions that work for Oklahomans.

Sen. Lankford releases 9th edition of 'Federal Fumbles' report on waste

Lankford Releases Ninth Edition of Federal Fumbles

Report details billions in wasteful spending, fraud, and government inefficiencies while outlining solutions to restore accountability for taxpayers

WASHINGTON, DC (February 2nd) — US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released his ninth edition of Federal Fumbles today, revealing billions of dollars lost to wasteful spending, inefficiencies, fraud, and improper payments. The report details eyebrow-raising research grants, weak oversight of taxpayer funds sent overseas, systemic failures in food assistance programs, and the staggering cost of government shutdowns, while offering specific policy solutions to prevent these failures from continuing.