Scott Mitchell

3 weeks ago | news9.com | Alex Cameron |Scott Mitchell |Victor Pozadas

Major legislation, budget decisions and a huge economic boost for Pryor, OK - all the critical news from D.C. Oklahomans need to know. By: Alex Cameron, Scott Mitchell, Victor Pozadas - OverviewThe discussion centers on significant legislative developments in Washington, D.C., with a focus on issues relevant to Oklahomans, including a major bill moving through Congress, budget negotiations, and a notable business investment in Oklahoma.

4 weeks ago | news9.com | Scott Mitchell |Carrie Winchel

Oklahoma City publication, Metro Family Magazine, recently published several blank pages in the place where the magazine’s “What’s Right With Our Schools” column was. The article focused on OKC-area schools that are teaching students social-emotional learning. What is Social Emotional Learning? According to this document from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, “The importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) cannot be overstated.

2 months ago | news9.com | Alex Cameron |Scott Mitchell

Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss key moments from D.C. this week. As the White House pushes ahead with new tariffs, Oklahoma lawmakers are weighing the potential fallout. “Well, the markets are, you know, up in arms,” said Alex Cameron. “A lot of Democrats are up in arms. There are some Republicans who are quietly up in arms. But for the most part, our delegation, most Republicans are, you know, trying to...

2 months ago | news9.com | Alex Cameron |Scott Mitchell

Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss key moments from Washington D.C. this week. Democrats were hesitant to support the continuing resolution, fearing it gave President Trump too much discretion over spending cuts. Without appropriations language specifying how funds should be allocated, they worried the administration could redirect money at will.

Mar 8, 2025 | news9.com | Alex Cameron |Scott Mitchell

Political Analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron discuss key moments from D.C. this week. Political leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s proposal regarding U.S. involvement in Gaza, an idea that has drawn both support and criticism. “There are so many questions about whether this would even be legal ... it really just caught people off guard,” said Alex Cameron. Sen. James Lankford expressed concerns, saying that the issue is not a U.S. responsibility.