Oklahoma Legislature Briefs: Gene Stipe fights for assets

Published: May 8, 2009 Comment on this article

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Stipe fights for assets

An attorney representing former state Sen. Gene Stipe of McAlester wants a judge to prohibit Stipe’s estranged business partner from transferring money and property that the attorney contends belong to Stipe. Those are the latest filings in the lawsuit filed by McAlester attorney Eddie Harper, in his capacity as the guardian of Stipe’s property, against Steve Covington. The latest filings on Stipe’s behalf were made by Tulsa attorney John Carwile, who has also previously represented Stipe in court. Carwile alleges a number of transactions occurred in which nearly $2 million in cash or assets belonging to Stipe were transferred.

MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE

Senate seeks day of prayer

The state Senate is asking President Barack Obama to declare a national day of prayer for the economy in June. Senate Concurrent Resolution 20 passed the Senate on Thursday. The resolution points out that presidents throughout history have asked for national prayer days during "times of trial and tribulation.” The resolution says an additional day of prayer is needed as the country is "facing the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression.”

JULIE BISBEE,

CAPITOL BUREAU

Gun permits considered

A task force will study whether crime victims should be allowed to have temporary concealed-weapon permits.

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