Dacoma NewsLocal news for Dacoma, OK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Speaker resigns, Rep. Blackwell arises- January 31, 2008 "My thoughts and prayers are with Speaker Cargill and his family. He made a difficult decision, and should be commended for putting his caucus, the House of Representatives, and the state ahead of himself." Local state representative Gus Blackwell Speaker Pro Tempore, Rep. Gus Blackwell, is expected to become acting Speaker of the House after republican House Speaker Lance Cargill resigned Monday. via Guymon Daily Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/dacoma-ok/2008/01/speaker-resigns-rep-blackwell-arises?fromrss=1 House speaker resigns leadership post- January 29, 2008 "This is a very unfortunate situation but I believe Rep. Cargill's decision to step down is in the best interest of the House and in the best interest of our state" Oklahoma House Speaker Lance Cargill, in the spotlight as questions arise over unfiled income tax returns and late property taxes, said Monday he is stepping down in hopes of getting the focus back on state ... via The Enid Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/dacoma-ok/2008/01/house-speaker-resigns-leadership-post?fromrss=... Hickman hoping for productive session- January 23, 2008 "It makes sense to me to make it a local decision" With less than two weeks to go until the start of the 2008 legislative session, there is a lot of talk about what this year will hold for the Oklahoma State Legislature. via Woodward Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/dacoma-ok/2008/01/hickman-hoping-for-productive-session?fromrss=... Lawmaker taking auctioneering skills to Capitol- January 22, 2008 "It's so much more than just the chant" Besides the occasional stint behind a gavel, what do auctioneers and legislators have in common Just ask Rep. via Pauls Valley Daily Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/dacoma-ok/2008/01/lawmaker-taking-auctioneering-skills-to-capito... Petition still alive, legislative help sought 1 min ago- January 5, 2008 "We have various groups out raising money for us" Petition still alive, legislative help sought A proposed petition drive to allow Oklahoma wineries to sell their products to grocery stores is still alive, a consultant said Friday. via NewsOK.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/dacoma-ok/2008/01/petition-still-alive-legislative-help-sought-1... |