Bennett Brinkman

Formerly @NonDocMedia | OU ‘22 | TTU Law ‘28

[Faithanna Olsson @OlssonInquiry]

I’m so excited to cover #Edmond for @nondocmedia! Be sure to follow @edmond_news and subscribe to the Tuesday newsletter! https://t.co/29daSPI7Vs

[Sasha Ndisabiye @NdisabiyeSasha]

Multiple claims State Superintendent Ryan Walters made during two separate July 29 media appearances have been contradicted by an OMES report released to lawmakers Tuesday, all while Walters blames the recent TV drama on more "lies." #oklaed
https://t.co/NyUOj3dQTE

[Tres Savage @ThriceSavage]

Just some more NonsenseDoc this #Sundaze.
https://t.co/K0xs5Mh0Wh

[Sasha Ndisabiye @NdisabiyeSasha]

An odd situation to say the least...

Two Oklahoma State Board of Education members say they saw "naked women" on Walters' office TV during yesterday's executive session and are now seeking consequences for the State Superintendent. #oklaed
https://t.co/sF7sjisr9V

[Tristan Loveless @TLovelessOK]

#McCurtain County is back in the news after a federal magistrate recommended the court rule tribal citizens have "fewer constitutional civil rights protections" than non-tribal citizens. Looks like the 1871 KKK Act forgot to consider tribal governments.
https://t.co/gCV2Gd9ddA

[Bennett Brinkman @bennettbrink]

ICYMI — Kieth Stitt, Gov. Kevin Stitt's brother, appealed a traffic ticket he got to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The irony of one brother claiming OK retains criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country while another claims the opposite is thick.

Details within:
https://t.co/P49LJ1QUY0

[Christopher Oven @Chris_Oven]

30 years, 66 days.

[Sasha Ndisabiye @NdisabiyeSasha]

During this year's regular legislative session, discussions regarding the best way to get #oklaed students back in the classroom were common amongst both chambers.

Ultimately, #okleg decided to limit virtual school days and add more instructional days.
https://t.co/BPdWVkcaNd

[Tres Savage @ThriceSavage]

On stage after an #okwx delay ... for an important #okleg debate. Tune in below!

[Andrea Hancock @andiehancock]

Good morning. As #okleg finally approached sine die, both chambers voted to remove ODMHSAS Commissioner Allie Friesen from her post, ending a 15-month stint marred by problems she inherited. If for some reason you’re still awake, the story is up here: https://t.co/ETXFGw510t

[Bennett Brinkman @bennettbrink]

Hard to tell the vibes today on what could be the last day of the regular session.

On the one hand, some big questions about veto overrides remain.

On the other, the Thunder are going to the finals. They're now playing AC/DC's Thunderstruck throughout the chamber:

[Bennett Brinkman @bennettbrink]

The #okleg House has overridden 1 veto this morning — HB 2769, which makes lots of changes to the Military Department: https://t.co/i7ey5lPvbg

But for the last 15 minutes, reps have been standing at ease, listening to rain and #Thunder noises play over the speaker. Thunder Up.

[Tres Savage @ThriceSavage]

The #okleg Senate GOP Caucus is convening for a discussion about #veto overrides and whatever other surprises might be afoot today.

"I don't know how many we can [override]," a senator said with a sigh.

Gov. Stitt has vetoed 68 bills this session. Someone check his ink well.

[Tres Savage @ThriceSavage]

As the #okleg advances SB 632 to create #BusinessCourts, Rep. Brad Boles is paying his fantasy football last-place-finish debt by serving lemonade in the rotunda.

Observers' analysis is that the self-serve pitcher is cheating but the #Braums cookies & balloons are a nice touch.

[Tres Savage @ThriceSavage]

The meeting lasted ~ 15 minutes, and it turns out I was wrong: The convo was about the #BusinessCourts bill, SB 632: https://t.co/EBZZsPbF7a

I asked the governor his concerns. He said the appointing language is fine (House sends 3 names, he picks, Senate confirms.) But... 🧵

[Bennett Brinkman @bennettbrink]

@franklinMPH @nondocmedia Thanks, Dr. Franklin! I really appreciate your support and kind words. Thanks for reading!

[Bennett Brinkman @bennettbrink]

For the final bill of the night, the House passed the CCR to HB 2104, a more than 1,000-page bill that deals with classification of felonies.

Bill text: https://t.co/UlL822LOSz

[Bennett Brinkman @bennettbrink]

I'm watching the House pass bills this evening as they try to avoid having to come in for another session tomorrow.

They're moving pretty fast, but I'll try to summarize some of the more interesting bills as they come along.

[Bennett Brinkman @bennettbrink]

Representatives just passed the CCR to SB 453, which is the "compromise language on tort reform," according to Rep. Chris Kannady.

The bill passed 61-19.

Bill text: https://t.co/NFlC2OavpC

Context: https://t.co/3di3tlC9Pg