Considering the challenging budget and the first year of new leadership in both legislative chambers and the governor’s office, OPEA had a successful legislative session. OPEA defeated four bills that would have drastically cut the state employee insurance program. Also, for the first time since the recession, state agency budget reductions were less severe with state leaders spreading cuts across all functions of government including education. To view the article click here.

Top issues at the Capitol this year include pension reform, health insurance, agency consolidation and privatization.  Find out which issues are moving forward and what has died for this year.

The Oklahoma Public Employees Association PAC turned in a 10-0-1 score in the primary elections with endorsed candidates winning in 10 of 11 races with only Rep. John Auffett facing a runoff.