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Michael McNutt has been assigned to The Oklahoman’s Capitol Bureau since February 2005. His chief assignments are covering the governor and the House of Representatives. He also covers the offices of lieutenant governor, state treasurer, state auditor and inspector as well as agencies including the Ethics Commission, Election Board and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. He also reports on campaign expenditure and lobbyist spending reports, political parties and covers statewide and House elections. In 2008, he covered the Republican National Party’s convention in St. Paul. Minn. McNutt has been with The Oklahoman since 1983. Before joining the Capitol Bureau, he served as assistant news editor and assistant city editor for The Oklahoman and worked in the newspaper’s Enid bureau. Before that he worked for newspapers in Enid and in Rolla, Mo.(abstract)Michael McNutt reports from the state Capitol and primarily covers the House of Representatives and the governor along with several statewide officials and agencies.

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House panel approves Indian museum project funding May 20, 2013 The Oklahoma House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget voted 13-10 to use tax revenue from Internet and out-of-state purchases to provide $40 million to help complete the project. The measure still needs approval from the full House and Senate. Lawmakers hope to adjourn by the end of this week. Read More
Raucous week expected at Oklahoma's state Capitol May 20, 2013 A mostly tranquil session is expected to get hectic this week as Oklahoma's state lawmakers work to adjourn by Friday. Top items being considered include the possible override of a pension bill veto, common core curriculum for public schools, and funding for state museums in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Read More
At a glance: Key measures eyed in final week of Oklahoma Legislative session May 20, 2013 At a glance: Key measures eyed in final week of Oklahoma Legislative session Read More
Wallace Collins wins re-election as Oklahoma Democratic Party chairman May 19, 2013 Former Oklahoma state representative Wallace Collins turned back a challenge from a state senator in a hotly contested race for the chairmanship of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. Read More
Oklahoma governor urges state lawmakers to address health insurance issue May 18, 2013 Gov. Mary Fallin says lawmakers must act before adjourning next week to approve legislation for about 9,000 low-income Oklahomans who stand to lose their health insurance coverage at the end of this year. Read More
Oklahoma state Capitol briefs for May 18, 2013 May 18, 2013 Emergency repairs OK'd for Turner Turnpike bridge. Read More
Emergency repair approved for turnpike bridge May 17, 2013 Work should begin later this month on the Oak Road bridge on the Turner Turnpike in Lincoln County, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said. Read More
Oklahoma state Capitol updates, May 17 May 17, 2013 Oklahoma state Capitol updates, May 17 Read More
Rx drug bills sent to Oklahoma governor May 17, 2013 A bill that would prohibit a written or oral prescription containing hydrocodone from being refilled easily passes the Oklahoma House. Read More
Oklahoma Capitol briefs for May 17 May 17, 2013 CAPITOL BRIEFS Bill would block school standards House Speaker T.W. Shannon said Thursday that legislation will be heard next week that would halt nationwide academic standards approved three years ago from taking effect next year. House Bill 1719 would repeal the 2010 law requiring implementation of the... Read More
At a glance: Oklahoma sales tax versus use tax May 16, 2013 At a glance: Oklahoma sales tax versus use tax Read More
Oklahoma state Capitol updates for May 16, 2013 May 16, 2013 Oklahoma Capitol updates for May 16. Read More
Governor, officials tell Oklahomans to walk this way May 16, 2013 Oklahoma's governor leads state workers and others on a walk outside the state Capitol, and encourages them to eat better and to exercise. Read More
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Oklahoma bill would end protected employee status advances May 16, 2013 The measure would change the hundreds of classified state employees to at-will employees. Read More
Oklahoma's April state revenue tops projections May 15, 2013 The state's economy is kicking, Oklahoma's finance secretary says. Read More
Oklahoma Capitol bills update for May 15, 2013 May 15, 2013 Oklahoma Capitol bills update for May 15, 2013 Read More
Oklahoma state Capitol briefs for May 15 May 15, 2013 Oklahoma Capitol briefs for May 15 Read More
Oklahoma Senate approves $7.1 billion budget bill May 14, 2013 Eight Oklahoman Republicans join 12 Democrats to oppose the $7.1 billion spending bill. It now goes to the governor for final approval. Read More
Oklahoma's House speaker to help national GOP May 14, 2013 The Republican National Committee's chairman calls Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon a rising star. The speaker will appear at GOP fundraisers later this month in Texas. Read More
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