Opinion

Hello Racer Families,

In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges, the necessity for a strong national defense has never been more apparent. The tumultuous events that have unfolded across our world and the threats we face in the near future stress the urgent need for a resilient common defense capable of protecting American interests and values on multiple fronts.

On Friday, the House Democratic Caucus renewed their call for the Speaker of the House to create a special bipartisan committee to investigate the possible impeachment of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters.

Employees from Sherwood Construction, The City of Newcastle, Riverwind Casino, and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation discuss upcoming improvements to the interchanges at U.S. Interstate 35 and State Highway 9. They also discussed improvements being planned in Tri City.

We have less than two months until the 2024 legislative session gets underway. Friday, December 8 was the deadline to have our bill requests in, which are the issues we’d like to have researched — not all of these will end up getting filed due to duplication or various other reasons but it’s an important starting point. We have until mid-January to decide if we want to file them.

Throughout the last several weeks, both chambers of Congress have continued to work toward an agreement to assist Israel, Ukraine and American forces and installations in the Western Pacific, as well as provide more security for our Southern border. While supporting our allies and partners in thwarting aggression is very important to the United States’ own safety, we would be remiss not to also secure our own southern border and address the national security threats this crisis presents.

As I approach the end of my first year in office, it seems appropriate to reflect on what has been a very active time for me. It is a privilege to serve as Attorney General of this great state, and I am proud of how my administration is working on behalf of all Oklahomans.

Nearly two months have passed since Hamas’ unprovoked, barbaric attack on Israel. Among those killed or taken hostage are citizens from numerous nations, including the United States. A surge in western support for the attackers, among activists and some of the media, brings focus to a lack of understanding of who the aggressors in the region are, and why they continue to carry out acts of terrorism.

Living in rural America should never hinder the outcome of your health and well-being. However, for many individuals in rural Oklahoma and Tribal communities, access to reliable high-speed internet is a necessity they have gone too long without.

Dear Editor, this is a letter to Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters:

The race is on with just one day left until the bill request deadline on Friday, Dec. 8. I’m working on several bills for the upcoming session, and I’ll be sharing these with you in the coming weeks.