Small: Inflation is cause for extreme caution on state use of ARPA funds

Inflation is cause for extreme caution on state use of ARPA funds

By Jonathan Small

In 2020, Oklahomans overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump and to keep the Oklahoma Legislature in Republican control. Obviously, Oklahoman voters didn’t get their wish regarding the presidency, but state policymakers can still do their part to offset the disastrous fiscal policies of the Biden administration.

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a major contributor to out-of-control inflation, so Republican policymakers need to exercise extreme caution before pumping more ARPA funds into the state economy, which could make inflation even worse.

Ted Cruz endorses Ryan Walters for State Superintendent

RYAN WALTERS, CANDIDATE FOR STATE SUPERINTENDENT, RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM SENATOR TED CRUZ

(June 10th) U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has endorsed Ryan Walters for Oklahoma State Superintendent. Senator Cruz issued the following statement along with the endorsement: 

Former USMC Sergeant Major endorses Gordon for Congress in CD2

17TH U.S.M.C. SERGEANT MAJOR MICHAEL BARRETT ENDORSES PAM GORDON FOR CONGRESS 

MCALESTER, OK (June 10th) – Today Republican candidate for Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District, Pamela Gordon announced that she has been endorsed by Michael Barrett, who served as the 17th Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps from 2011-2015. 

AFP-Oklahoma endorses four state legislative candidates

Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma Endorses Candidates for State Legislature

Oklahoma City, OK – Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today announced its endorsement of the following candidates seeking election to the Oklahoma state legislature:

Hern, RSC release FY2023 budget, “Blueprint to Save America”

Hern, RSC Release FY 2023 Budget, “Blueprint to Save America”

WASHINGTON, DC (June 9th) —Today, Representative Kevin Hern and the Republican Study Committee released its annual alternative budget for fiscal year 2023. The budget serves as a comprehensive blueprint for conservative governance and was produced by the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force. Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) currently chairs that task force.

Senate candidate Alex Gray signs taxpayer protection pledge

ALEX GRAY SIGNS TAXPAYER PROTECTION PLEDGE

Oklahoma City, OK – Former Trump national security official and U.S. Senate candidate Alex Gray announced that he has recently signed the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Taxpayer Protection Pledge. 

O'Connor releases new ad reminding voters of Drummond's Biden donation

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Tulsa, OK (June 7th) – Today, conservative Attorney General John O’Connor released a digital ad that will remind Oklahomans that Gentner Drummond donated $1,000 to elect Joe Biden. 

Congressman Hern comments after voting against unconstitutional anti-gun legislation

Hern votes against un-Constitutional legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after voting against HR 2377 and HR 7910.

“My constituents have made their feelings incredibly clear: they are overwhelmingly opposed to any attempt by President Biden and Congressional Democrats to take away our 2nd Amendment rights,” said Rep. Hern. “I fully support my constituents in these beliefs. The legislation before the House today is an attack on the Constitution that violates our 2nd Amendment and due process rights. I voted against these bills because they fail to address the true problem and instead target law-abiding citizens. I will always defend our 2nd Amendment.”

State Rep. Humphrey responds to Democrats' call for gun control

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, this week responded to House Democrats who are calling for what they say are responsible public-safety measures by introducing a proposal labeled the Stand Against Violence and Extremism (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act would repeal existing laws deregulating gun use in Oklahoma and would institute other measures aimed at stopping gun violence.

"The SAVE Act is a completely counterfeit way of robbing all law-abiding Oklahomans of their Second Amendment rights and would increase gun regulations and requirements," Humphrey said. "The SAVE Act would profoundly abandon our existing constitutional rights and strives to repeal anti-red flag laws, permits and concealed carry in public places. Not only do Democrats desire to repeal your rights, but they are on a mission to adopt red flag laws, increase your waiting period for purchasing a firearm and increase the minimum age to purchases a firearm."

Joint committee sends six stimulus funding projects to full Legislature

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding on Tuesday advanced the first slate of projects for consideration in the Legislature's upcoming special session on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

Lankford calls for oversight of state, local stimulus funds

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WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and all Senate Finance Committee Republicans request the Government and Accountability Office (GAO) provide a detailed accounting of the $350 billion of COVID relief funds appropriated to governments of states, localities, territories, and tribes under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

GOP Senate candidates to meet in live, televised debate on Thursday

Five of the thirteen Republicans running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim Inhofe will be featured in a live, commercial-free debate hosted by OKC's News 9 and Tulsa's News on 6 this Thursday at 7pm.