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Oklahoma taps energy executive Alan Armstrong for Mullin's Senate seat

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan S. Armstrong, a longtime Williams energy executive who has led its board, to fill the remainder of Sen. Markwayne Mullin's term after Mullin resigned to join President Trump’s DHS leadership. Armstrong was sworn in and says his focus will include overhauling energy infrastructure permitting, aiming to advance the GOP's infrastructure agenda, while acknowledging a learning curve as he works with Senate leadership. The term runs through January 2027, and state law prevents Armstrong from running for a full term; Trump has endorsed Rep. Kevin Hern for the next full-term race.

via Roll Call|

#alan-armstrong #energy-policy #kevin-stitt

politics17 days ago•16 min saved

Oklahoma taps Williams Companies chief to fill Mullin’s Senate seat

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong, chair and former CEO of Tulsa-based Williams Companies, to temporarily fill Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s seat through the end of the year, signaling a push for a conservative voice in the post.

via AP News|

#alan-armstrong #kevin-stitt #oklahoma

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Oklahoma Governor Stitt Takes Aim at DEI Measures in Latest Executive Order

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order, similar to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' moves, targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in state agencies and higher education. The order requires a review of DEI positions, departments, activities, procedures, and programs, with the aim of eliminating non-critical personnel. State agencies and institutions for higher education are prohibited from granting or supporting DEI positions or programs that provide preferential treatment based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. The University of Oklahoma stated that the order effectively shuts down their offices of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Critics argue that the move is a step backward and wastes taxpayer dollars.

via The Daily Beast|

#diversity-programs #executive-order #higher-education

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Trump Criticizes Oklahoma Governor for Endorsing DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump criticized Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on social media after Stitt endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president during a campaign stop in Tulsa. Trump endorsed Stitt during his gubernatorial campaign in 2022, but now accuses him of disloyalty. Stitt's endorsement of DeSantis came after Trump was indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents. Trump is also running for president and has criticized DeSantis, who is one of nine GOP candidates who have filed paperwork to run for president.

via KOCO Oklahoma City|

#donald-trump #endorsement #kevin-stitt

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

DeSantis gains early support in potential presidential bid

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has become the first Republican governor to endorse a presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, officially endorsing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president. Stitt praised DeSantis' leadership and policies, including immigration, education, and resistance to COVID-19 restrictions. Stitt explained that he endorsed DeSantis over former President Donald Trump because he believes DeSantis is the right person to defeat Joe Biden and lead the country for the next eight years.

via ABC News|

#2024-elections #kevin-stitt #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

DeSantis gains endorsements and rallies support for potential 2024 run.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the Republican presidential primary, making him the first GOP governor to do so. Stitt praised DeSantis' leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and said he is "the right guy to beat Biden." DeSantis still trails former President Donald Trump in the polls, but with Trump facing new federal charges, his position as the GOP front-runner could be in jeopardy.

via POLITICO|

#endorsement #gop #kevin-stitt

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Oklahoma Governor Endorses Ron DeSantis for President at Tulsa Rally

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential election during a special event in Tulsa. Stitt praised DeSantis as a "principled leader" who has delivered results for the people of Florida. DeSantis, who is campaigning for the Republican nomination, faces daily attacks from former President Donald Trump. However, Stitt did not mention Trump in his endorsement speech. DeSantis addressed the challenge of Trump's indictment, saying that if he's elected, "You'll have the Justice Department cleaned out from top to bottom."

via NBC News|

#2024-presidential-election #donald-trump #kevin-stitt

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

2024 GOP Rivals Stand by Trump Amid Indictment Controversy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis campaigned in Oklahoma, seeking to position himself as the top alternative to Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primary race. DeSantis notched the endorsement of Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, the first governor to formally announce his support for DeSantis. While DeSantis has gradually ramped up criticism of Trump, he has also opted to slam the case against the former president rather than overtly trying to capitalize on it. Trump's legal drama presents both an opportunity and challenge for DeSantis and other campaign rivals of the former president.

via The Associated Press|

#2024-republican-primary #donald-trump #kevin-stitt

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Oklahoma Governor Endorses DeSantis for President

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president, calling him "the right guy to beat Biden for the next eight years." Stitt praised DeSantis' handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and his leadership capacity as Florida's governor. Stitt is among DeSantis' highest-profile endorsements to date, with only four GOP members of Congress endorsing him so far. The endorsement comes as the GOP presidential field has widened with former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie announcing their bids earlier this week.

via CNN|

#endorsement #gop #kevin-stitt

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Oklahoma Governor Endorses DeSantis for President in 2024.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for the 2024 Republican presidential primary, citing his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his "dogged conviction" in the face of adversity. Stitt praised DeSantis for his conservative principles and his record of delivering results for the people of Florida. The endorsement is a significant boost for DeSantis as he seeks to challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.

via Fox News|

#2024-presidential-race #covid-19 #endorsement

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Oklahoma Governor Cuts Funding to PBS Station Over LGBTQ Content

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed funding for the state's public television network, citing "indoctrination" and "over-sexualization" of children in its programming. Stitt's move has sparked concerns about censorship and government control over content. A board member of Friends of OETA criticized the governor's effort to dictate content, saying decisions should be based on those the network serves, not one person's views.

via Deadline|

#censorship #culture-wars #kevin-stitt

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Oklahoma Governor Stitt faces backlash for defunding PBS station over LGBTQ content.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has defended his decision to defund the state's PBS station, Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), over claims that the taxpayer-funded outlet has been indoctrinating and over-sexualizing young children with its LGBTQ content. Stitt argued that OETA is an outdated system and taxpayer dollars used to fund it could be put to better use elsewhere. The station broadcasts popular children's shows, including "Sesame Street" and "Clifford the Big Red Dog," which have started incorporating LGBTQ themes in recent years. Due to Stitt's veto, OETA is set to cease operations this year unless the state legislature is able to overrule him.

via New York Post |

#education #kevin-stitt #lgbtq

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Oklahoma Governor Stitt faces backlash over veto of OETA funding.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have funded the state's PBS station, Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), through 2026, accusing the station of indoctrinating young children with taxpayer dollars. Stitt believes that OETA is an outdated system and that its programming, which includes LGBTQ content, is problematic and doesn't align with Oklahoma values. Critics have pushed back against the notion that these programs help indoctrinate children, but Stitt believes that taxpayer dollars would be better off elsewhere. Unless the legislature overrides his veto, the state PBS network will cease operations this year.

via Fox News|

#kevin-stitt #lgbtq #oklahoma

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Oklahoma Governor Outlaws Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill into law that bans gender-affirming medical care for minors in his state, making it a felony for health-care workers to give people under the age of 18 gender transition medical treatments including surgery, puberty-blocking drugs, and hormones. Stitt said he was "thrilled" to sign the bill and protect children from life-altering transition surgeries. The ban joins those enacted in at least 15 other states around the U.S.

via The Daily Beast|

#ban #gender-affirming-care #kevin-stitt

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Oklahoma and Texas Governors Sign Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill that makes it illegal to provide gender-affirming medical care for anyone under the age of 18, including puberty-blocking drugs and hormones. The bill makes it a felony for healthcare workers to provide such treatments. At least 16 states have now enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors. Transgender advocates and parents of transgender children say such care is essential, while civil liberty organizations have promised to take legal action to prevent the law from taking effect.

via POLITICO|

#gender-affirming-care #kevin-stitt #minors