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Oil, natural gas driving Oklahoma economy

Oil, natural gas driving Oklahoma economy

Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas sector remains a crucial pillar of the state’s prosperity and is yet again the most significant source of tax revenue. 03/14/2024 05:00 AM

Open government and access

Open government and access

Every year in mid-March, we recognize a week to celebrate the importance of open government and access to public information. Sunshine Week, which this year runs from March 10 to 16, promotes open meetings and open records — topics that have long been near and dear to me. 03/14/2024 05:00 AM

The American Legion – Part 23

The American Legion – Part 23

Last week we learned that in June 2017, the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 was passed by Congress in conjunction with the American Legion. This legislation gave the VA Secretary the authority to terminate the employment of VA employees who do not hold the standard of the VA’s missions, to help our veterans. 03/14/2024 05:00 AM

Combatting the Biden Administration’s inflation crisis

Combatting the Biden Administration’s inflation crisis

Throughout the past three years in office, President Biden has embarked on spending spree after spending spree. First, just two months after inauguration, he signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, initiating a spike in prices on consumers just days after the bill was signed into law. Then, in November of 2021, he ran up the federal credit card again by signing the $1.2 trillion “infrastructure” legislation into law, which had fewer than one of every four dollars for what most Americans would consider to be actual infrastructure. 03/07/2024 05:00 AM

The American Legion – Part 22

The American Legion – Part 22

Last week we learned that in October 2012, the VA guaranteed its 20 millionth home loan. In August 2013 the American Legion family raised more than $1.1 million for Operation Comfort Warriors during the 2012-2013 fundraising year. 03/07/2024 05:00 AM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Mail missing from my Post Office box 03/07/2024 05:00 AM

Expectations for cell phones

Expectations for cell phones

Hello Racer Families, 03/07/2024 05:00 AM

Take an active role in legislative process

Take an active role in legislative process

The legislative session begins with the annual State of the State, committee meetings, and days of recognition for various groups and causes, including Rose Day. Each year, hundreds of pro-life advocates visit the Capitol to share the importance of upholding the sanctity of life. I appreciate everyone who visited my office to share their perspective on proposed legislation. As we continue to work through legislation this session, I encourage you to take an active role in the process, especially as we consider matters that will have a statewide impact. 02/29/2024 05:00 AM

Border crisis is why I voted to impeach Mayorkas

Border crisis is why I voted to impeach Mayorkas

In January of 2021, President Biden assumed the presidency with an aggressive immigration agenda. In just his first 100 days in office, he took 94 executive actions, including removing Title 42 and Remain in Mexico, halting border wall construction, and reinstating Catch-and-Release, in an attempt to make it easier for immigrants to illegally enter and stay in our nation. 02/29/2024 05:00 AM

Does Oklahoma have free and fair elections

Does Oklahoma have free and fair elections

To the Editor: 02/29/2024 05:00 AM

The American Legion – Part 21

The American Legion – Part 21

Last week we learned that in December 2010, the American Legion officially began a relationship with the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) making the veteran founded insurance company “The American Legion’s preferred provider of financial services.” 02/29/2024 05:00 AM