Month: May 2022

ICYMI: While people were distracted, a bill to ban obscene materials in schools sailed through the legislature! Thank you Representative Todd Russ.

Communications & Public Affairs
May 20, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Rep. Todd Russ Phone: (405) 557-7312

Bill Protecting Students from Inappropriate Material Signed into Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill protecting K-12 school-aged children from access to pornographic or obscene material in schools or libraries or through online digital libraries was signed into law by the governor this week.

House Bill 3702 by Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, requires any Oklahoma school district, charter or virtual charter school, state agency, public library, or university that offers digital or online library database resources to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to do so only if the vendor, person, or entity providing the resources verifies that all the resources comply with the provisions of the new law.

“Protecting the minds of our children is extremely important,” Russ said. “Even though we already have definitions of inappropriate materials in state law, we still find examples of these making their way into the hands of our children through our schools and libraries, and particularly through online resources. This legislation will help us filter these materials to keep our children safe.”

The new law will require schools and libraries to have safety policies and technology protections in place for K-12 students. A user would be prohibited and prevented from sending, receiving, viewing, or downloading materials that are child pornography or obscene materials, as defined in current state statutes, or materials that depict child sexual exploitation as defined in current state statute. Filters or blocks to such materials are easily available and would be required.

Contractors failing to comply would face loss of payment and be considered in breach of contract. Libraries would be required to submit a report by Dec. 1 each year to the speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the state Senate detailing any issues related to provider compliance with technology protection measures.

The legislation likewise specifies that employees of Oklahoma school districts, charter or virtual charter schools, state agencies, public libraries, or universities shall not be exempt from state law which prohibits indecent exposure to obscene material or child pornography as defined in state statute.

Sen. Darrell Weaver is the principal author of the bill in the Senate.

“When it comes to children and teens, we owe it to them and to their families to ensure we are taking appropriate action to protect them from harmful material,” Weaver said. “This legislation is an important part of that effort, and I appreciate the Legislature and the governor for their support.”

HB3702 becomes effective Nov. 1.

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On June 28th…we have a choice. We can vote for, and keep in office, a Godly, true conservative Republican for Attorney General…John O’Connor! Check out his accomplishments as Attorney General in just 9 short months since Governor Kevin Stitt appointed him to office.

AG ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. FIRST MAJOR OFFICIAL ACT – FILED A BRIEF ASKING THE U.S. SUPREME COURT TO OVERTURN ROE V. WADE

2. VACCINE MANDATE CHALLENGES – FIGHTING FEDERAL OVERREACH
A. FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

• PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION GRANTED NATIONWIDE DEC. 7TH

B. NATIONAL GUARD AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

• TEXAS COURT HALTS FED EMPLOYEE MANDATE NATIONWIDE.
• PI REQUEST DENIED FOR NAT’L GUARD

C. ASCENSION HEALTHCARE TRO

• TRO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT

D. CMS

• SCOTUS DECLINED TO HALT CMS MANDATE ON JAN. 13TH

E. OSHA

• SCOTUS STAYED THE MANDATE ON JAN. 13TH
• OSHA FORMALLY WITHDREW MANDATE ON JAN. 25TH

F. HEAD START

• PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION GRANTED JAN. 1ST

3. FOUGHT FOR PARENTAL CHOICE RE: SCHOOL MASK MANDATES

A. SENT THE TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION A LETTER ON SEPT. 30TH FOLLOWING COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY CONCERNED FAMILIES ABOUT THE DISTRICT’S DENIAL OF MASK EXEMPTIONS

B. JOINED 22 OTHER STATE AGS IN DEMANDING THE END OF THE HEAD START PROGRAM’S MASK MANDATE.

4. STATE WON ITS SUIT AGAINST THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY OVER A PROVISION IN THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) THAT PROHIBITS STATES ACCEPTING ARPA FUNDS FROM CUTTING TAXES

5. SCOTUS GRANTS REQUEST TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT STATE’S JURISDICTION REGARDING MCGIRT

6. VISITED THE TEXAS BORDER A. JOINED A BORDER-CRISIS LAWSUIT AGAINST THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION

7. FILED FIRST-DEGREE FELONY MURDER CHARGES IN FENTANYL OVERDOSE DEATH (FEB. 15TH)

8. FILED CHARGES AGAINST MEMBERS OF A LARGE-SCALE THEFT RING WHOSE OPERATIONS CROSSED STATE LINES AND CAUSED MORE THAN $10 MILLION IN LOSSES TO RETAILERS

9. JOINED A COALITION OF 25 STATES AGAINST BIDEN’S CONTINUED ATTACK ON AMERICAN ENERGY

10. JOINED A MULTISTATE LAWSUIT CHALLENGING BIDEN’S CONCEALMENT OF RECORDS INVOLVING FEDERAL INTIMIDATION TACTICS AGAINST PARENTS

11. JOINED MULTI-STATE ACTION TO END CDC’S UNLAWFUL MASK MANDATE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SUED ASCENSION HOSPITAL FOR NOT ACCEPTING RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS

We are excited to roll out the ‘Mama & Papa Bear’ stamp of approval and endorsement for Jack Stewart for the June 28 Primary Election in the newly formed Senate District 18. Please text us at 405-251-8915 if you live here so we can re-organize as the old SD 18 has been redistricted into other districts.

Jack Stewart needs our help to get the word out about this new district and his campaign. Jack Stewart is knocking doors EVERY Saturday! Can you help? Sign using the button below, and RSVP with Dina using the number below!

The race for Attorney General is really starting to heat up. Gentner Drummond has a “dark money” group sending hit pieces out on John O’Connor, and O’Connor is swinging back. Watch his campaign ad here.

Genter Drummond claims that the Biden donation was from his wife, saying that ‘his wife “got mad” and made the contribution using a joint credit card but that she “immediately asked for a refund and got the money back.”‘ [Tulsa World] Update: Watch Drummond’s response to a question about his donation here.

FEC records show that Drummond also gave:

• $1,000 to Democrat Matt Silverstein’s 2014 campaign against Jim Inhofe
• $1,450 to Democrat John Olson’s 1st District congressional campaign in 2012 (Jim Bridenstine defeated him in the general election).
• $2,500 to Democratic Congressman Dan Boren from 2004 to 2010.
• $1,000 to Democrat Brad Carson’s campaign against Tom Coburn in 2004 (given after Coburn won the GOP primary)

Searching the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, one can find that Drummond has given to the following Democratic candidates since 2015:

• $500 to Cathy Ross (challenger to GOP State Rep. Sean Roberts in 2016)
• $500 to State Rep. John Waldron in 2018
• $250 to Andy Richardson (lost to Republican Sheila Dills in 2018)

(UPDATE: there are even more donations to Democrats on the old, pre-2015 system. I have not had time to go through them all, but it includes $500 to Drew Edmondson, $500 to Tom Adelson, and $1,500 to Pete Regan)

Read more from Muskogee Politico below.

On January 18^th, 2022, the United States Department of Health and Human Services proposed amendments to the IHR. These amendments give control over the declaration of a public health emergency in any member state to the WHO Director-General – even over the objection of the member state. The Director-General communicated the text of the proposed amendments on 20 January 2022, via a circular letter to State Parties.

The proposed IHR amendments also cede control to WHO “regional directors,” who are given the authority to declare a Public Health Emergency of Regional Concern (PHERC). Moreover, the proposed amendments allow the Director-General to ring an international alarm bell, by unilaterally issuing an “Intermediate Public Health Alert (IPHA).”

Congress needs to hear from you, demanding our nation end this relationship with the WHO.

Find your congressperson HERE, and then use this sample email to craft your message.

Sample Email:

Subject line: FROM YOUR CONSTITUENT: End the relationship with the WHO.

“Dear Legislator,

I am deeply concerned about Joe Biden’s proposed amendments to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) charter, which would cede U.S. authority over our health care, our borders and our laws to unelected, nongovernmental global governing bodies.

This loss of sovereignty will directly undercut the individual freedom of Americans. This is unacceptable.

WHO has come under repeated investigation for corruption, scandals and lies. WHO has proven to be closely tied with and/or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This has become especially apparent during the COVID pandemic.

At the same time, there has been significant outcry from voters across America against digital vaccine credentials (Vaccine Passports) and other government efforts to trace and track law-abiding citizens. In March 2022, WHO launched its global push for Vaccine Passports to restrict and control the movement and freedom of the world’s population.

Meanwhile, more than 20 U.S. states have taken steps to limit or completely ban the use of Vaccine Passports or other digital proof of vaccination.

I urge you to do everything in your power to stop attempts by Joe Biden to put the free and independent citizens of the United States of America under the United Nations and the World Health Organization.

Jackson Lahmeyer has been a strong critic of Dr. Fauci and the U.S. covid response. He also received an A rating on the OKHPR-PAC Candidate Survey.

Jackson Lahmeyer responded to his endorsement with the following statement.

“Today, the largest Health Freedom and Parental Rights organization in the state of Oklahoma endorsed Jackson Lahmeyer over James Lankford (one of two incumbent Senators not endorsed by President Donald Trump).

TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON THE OKLAHOMA LEGISLATIVE SESSION!

With just days left in the legislative session, Sen. Shane Jett has amended House Bill 2335 to restrict state agencies from imposing vaccine mandates and requiring vaccine passports. The Shawnee Republican is encouraging Oklahomans to call their local senators and share their support of the legislation and ask that it be approved immediately. Read the full press release here.

Senator Nathan Dahm responded to the announcement of his endorsement with the following.
“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights! Just as I’ve fought for your health rights at the State level, I will continue that fight in the US Senate as the only proven Republican Fighter in this race. Join us at DahmForSenate.com/Donate”

As many question voter security in the U.S., this is what has happened in Oklahoma to better the process.

HB3364 (requires an ID to request absentee ballots) and HB3365 (improves voter registration maintenance) have totally passed the legislature and are now awaiting the Governors signature.

HB3364 will have some impact this year and a lot of impact for 2023 forward. The reason for partial impact for 2022 is that voters can request absentee ballots for a full year at the beginning of the year. The bill is effective 7/1/2022. This bill should definitely help spring 2023 school board and city council elections.

HB3365 is effective 1/1/23. Some of the changes could be implemented early.