What former Governor of Oaklahoma is currently the president of the University of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1978 The 1978 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect the Governor of Oklahoma. Incumbent Republican Governor David L. Boren chose not to run for re-election to a second term in office. Instead Boren decided to run for the United States Senate. Former Governor, and sitting Lieutenant Governor George Nigh was elected, defeating Republican nominee Ron Shotts.
Oklahoma sovereignty bill House Concurrent Resolution 1028, or the Oklahoma sovereignty bill, was introduced by State Rep Charles Key and was passed in May 2009 first just ten days after a similar bill was vetoed by Governor Brad Henry. The bill is considered a reaction to the increasing role of federal government in state affairs, which many believe reached unforgivable levels with the implementation of President Barack Obama's stimulus bill and its accompanying regulations of state activities, particularly in the management of business.