FKG is the largest and most experienced lobby firm in Oklahoma.
Extensive knowledge and aggressive strategies with a proven track record of positive results.
If the issue requires strategic planning FKG clients are at the table with all the resources to be successful.
No one knows Oklahoma state and local government like FKG.
Appropriation issues require a different skill set than substantive legislative issues. FKG has a proven record of obtaining appropriations for private sector clients that contract with the state and government agencies.
FKG represents numerous businesses who are interested in the long-term strength and viability of Oklahoma's economy through business reform issues such as Workers' Compensation, Tort, and Tax Reform.
FKG has worked extensively on issues relating to the entire spectrum of Oklahoma's correctional system including passage of bills involving privatization of state correctional facilities, halfway houses and juvenile facilities. In addition, FKG was instrumental in the passage of electronic monitoring legislation such as the "Jessica Law", a law that requires electronic monitoring of certain convicted individuals. Further, FKG has been engaged in significant reforms to the correctional system in Oklahoma as well as the Oklahoma Justice Reinvestment Initiative. There is not another firm in Oklahoma with FKG's level of experience regarding corrections issues.
FKG has worked on a wide range of education issues including the weighted student funding formula, teacher testing, staff development programs and long-term capital funding programs.
FKG represents the second-largest producer of natural gas and the most active driller of new wells in the country. The team has worked on all aspects of oil and gas legislation including drilling incentives and all legislation impacting oil and gas exploration in the state of Oklahoma. Additionally, we have worked on the most favorable legislation in the country to promote natural gas vehicles through incentives for converting vehicles as well as building a statewide infrastructure to fuel the demand. This legislation has been used as a model for other states.
FKG assisted in the development of various cash flow and capitol programs for Oklahoma cities, counties, school districts, higher education institutions and state agencies. In addition to funding and statutory and constitutional provisions that established state and local water plans through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, FKG professionals were advocates for the passage of Oklahoma's turnpike legislation and funding.
FKG has extensive experience in the health care arena. Our principals have been involved in virtually every health care statute and have been active in the majority of Oklahoma's major health care policy issues such as Public Health Care, Managed Care, Health Insurance, Scope of Practice, Provider Network, Pharmaceutical and Medicaid program issues.
FKG represents insurers both at the Legislature and the Department of Insurance with issues involving Workers' Compensation, Homeowners, Private Passenger and Commercial Auto, Commercial Liability, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Life Insurance, Annuities, Long Term Care, Disability, Health Insurance for the Uninsured and High Risk Pool issues.
FKG has worked on various tax exemptions for corporate clients resulting in the successful passage of tax legislation for the telecommunications industry and tax code issues related to the insurance premium tax, Workers' Compensation Second Injury Fund assessments, and Quality Job tax credits.
FKG has extensive knowledge of Oklahoma's Quality Jobs program and has been involved in "enterprise zone" issues for one of the state's largest "enterprise zones." Our knowledge of the State Tax Code and related tax issues, such as insurance premium tax, Workers' Compensation Second Injury Fund assessments and Quality Jobs tax credits is well documented.
FKG represents prominent telecommunications' companies and has been involved in the passage of several major reform measures related to alternative regulation of the telecommunications' industry. FKG's involvement extends to wireless telecommunications, including issues such as implementation of wireless 911 services, fees and surcharges, and regulation of wireless service.