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Governor Stitt delivers his fourth State of the State, the State Auditor releases her audit of OSDH, the OK County Jail leadership left a very bad voicemail.

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Non-profits aren’t supposed to use federal funds for fun furloughs: Candida Manion, formerly ED of Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, repeatedly used federal funds to take vacations and even go wine tasting…story from Oklahoma Watch

The LOFT doesn’t think OKs Medical Marijauna regime passes muster;

• 788 created the most accessible MJ industry in the country
• Inadequate regulatory structure
• Better regulatory regime is needed
• 56 dispensaries per 100k in population
• More than Sonic, Braums, Starbucks, Wal-Mart and McDonalds combined.

“COVID is our friend”: You really should always make sure you hung up the phone…OK County Jail Administrator Greg Williams director of communications Mark Opgrandehad a phone call where they discussed public health…it did not go well. NonDoc has the story.

Does state Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd listen to the pod????: Following our discussion last week, State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd has released the audit into OSDOH…it’s not great Bob. 

Legislative Round-Up:

• HB3621 - Virgin, passed out of committee this week. No more taxes on groceries
• HB3902 - Kannady passed out of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee - who determines what a lawful order is?? Who is qualified to be Adjutant General?
• SJR 30 - Hamilton - give rural counties veto power over state questions
• HB2973 - Olsen - pray the gay away
• SB 1647 - Treat - McCall says the house has no appetite to hear the bill

Governor Stitt delivered his annual State of the State address