An Epic week in Oklahoma politics

Monday was a barn-burner of a news cycle when it comes to Oklahoma politics, with important developments about everything from pandemics to Medicaid managed care, from new cabinet & agency heads to Epic Charter School investigative audits, and a ribbon of Governor vs Legislature running through most issues. Links are below:Rep. Ryan Martinez (R-Edmond) announced plans to file legislation aimed at blocking Governor Stitt’s plan to move the public health lab to StillwaterNumerous legislators have voiced opposition to the Governor’s plan to privatize Medicaid (notably Rep. McEntire, Sen. McCourtney, and Sen. Standridge)Governor Stitt appointed former Senate Pro Temp Brian Bingman as new Secretary of State & Governor’s Finance Secretary Mike Mazzei resignedGovernor formally appointed three state agency directors - Rachel Holt (OJA), Lt Col Lance Frye (OSDH), Carrie Sutton-Hodges (ODMHSAS)AG Mike Hunter assigned special counsel to investigate Epic Charter SchoolsState Board of Education giving Epic 60 days to pay back $11 million Statewide Virtual Charter School Board moves to begin process of ending contract with Epic