Scott Mitchell

2 weeks ago | news9.com | Scott Mitchell |Graham Dowers

Senator Ally Seifried and Representative Melissa Provenzano joined political analyst Scott Mitchell on Your Vote Counts to reflect on the chaotic end to Oklahoma’s legislative session, addressing mental health leadership changes, insurance pressures, and budget uncertainties affecting the state.

2 weeks ago | news9.com | Alex Cameron |Scott Mitchell |Graham Dowers

With the federal budget process now in full swing, Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole is taking the lead in a race against the clock to advance all 12 appropriations bills that form the basis of next year’s budget. Cole, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee, is aiming to move the full package of funding bills to the House floor by the August recess.

3 weeks ago | news9.com | Scott Mitchell

In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell sits down with democratic leaders as they respond to the 2025 legislative session. Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt says she is proud of some of the measures pushed forward, but she does not feel like all needs were met. "Oklahoma Senate Democrats were very focused on great schools for our kids, making sure that we have access to healthcare across the state and trying to improve prosperity for working families," she said.

3 weeks ago | news9.com | Scott Mitchell |Graham Dowers

As the 2025 legislative session came to a close, state lawmakers and political observers are offering their takeaways on what was accomplished and what still lies ahead. On this week’s Your Vote Counts, News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell sat down with Senator Paul Rosino and former Rep. Jason Dunnington to evaluate the first session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.

3 weeks ago | news9.com | Alex Cameron |Scott Mitchell |Graham Dowers

After a narrow 215–214 vote in the House, the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is now headed to the Senate, where it will face what Capitol Hill insiders call a legislative "birdbath."As Congress returns from recess, lawmakers on both sides of the Capitol are gearing up for a busy week. The Senate will begin work on the House-passed reconciliation package, while the House turns its attention to the appropriations process for the 2026 fiscal year.