Political Science Association Conference This Week

The 2007 Oklahoma Political Science Association Conference will meet at the state Capitol on Thursday and Friday, House Speaker Lance Cargill announced today.

"The Oklahoma Political Science Association Conference will give lawmakers access to some of the state's top policy experts while also giving us the chance to discuss the conservative reforms we've championed in recent sessions," said Cargill, R-Harrah.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives is sponsoring the event and several lawmakers from that chamber will participate in panels throughout the two-day event.

In addition, former Rep. Larry Ferguson (R-Cleveland) will be the featured speaker at a Thursday evening awards banquet in the History Center.

A series of roundtable presentations will cover topics such as gaming, immigration, higher education, elections, the politics of race, legislative internships, and public policy decision-making.

The event also includes an immigration debate pitting Rep. Randy Terrill (R-Moore and author of the new sweeping immigration reform law) against Rep. Richard Morrissette (D-Oklahoma City).

A Friday luncheon will include a panel of "political junkies" who will handicap upcoming Oklahoma campaigns.

Members of the public are invited to attend.

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