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Rotary Club helping retire worn out flags

Rotary Club helping retire worn out flags

Many people proudly display the American flag at their home or business. It is a symbol of glory, honor, sacrifice and freedom. 06/27/2024 05:00 AM

Law & order this legislative session

Law & order this legislative session

The state Legislature’s recently concluded 2024 session was a productive one for public safety in Oklahoma. I appreciate the work of our lawmakers to prioritize law and order and to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to hold criminals accountable. 06/20/2024 05:00 AM

Phonics push a quiet win of session

Phonics push a quiet win of session

For years, teachers’ unions and even officials at state colleges of education have resisted efforts to improve reading instruction in Oklahoma public schools. That’s why this year’s passage of legislation focused on reading instruction is such a significant victory. 06/20/2024 05:00 AM

Fighting for those who fight for us

Fighting for those who fight for us

S ince the founding of our great nation, patriotic men and women have selflessly chosen to serve our country as a part of the Armed Forces. These brave men and women are deserving of all our respect and appreciation, and we must make it a priority of ours in Congress to fight for the service members who fight for us. 06/20/2024 05:00 AM

Public safety is legislation topic

Public safety is legislation topic

Two weeks ago, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning this year’s four-month legislative session was over. This was my fourth regular legislative session and my most successful one yet. 06/13/2024 05:00 AM

2024 election seems to provide many wrong choices for women

2024 election seems to provide many wrong choices for women

Many women felt the 2023 movie “Barbie” highlighted the many contradictions we face. The powerful monologue by America Ferrera’s character in that movie was one of the most talkedabout scenes from the film. 06/13/2024 05:00 AM

Women don’t need a ‘Bill of Rights’ to define gender; we need policies to improve outcomes

Women don’t need a ‘Bill of Rights’ to define gender; we need policies to improve outcomes

Idon’t need our government to tell me that I’m a woman. 06/13/2024 05:00 AM

Another retirement reform passed

Another retirement reform passed

I’m proud to have passed yet another retirement reform to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 453 will improve pension benefits for volunteer firefighters, who make up most of the fire personnel across Oklahoma. Although the governor vetoed my bill to boost police officers’ pension benefits, which would have helped cities recruit and retain new officers, I was grateful the attorney general expressed his support for a veto override. 06/06/2024 05:00 AM

100 years of the U.S. Border Patrol

100 years of the U.S. Border Patrol

On May 28, 1924, the Labor Appropriations Act passed through Congress, officially creating the United States Border Patrol. Since then, Border Patrol agents have been responsible for securing our borders and carrying out the mission of “protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity.” 06/06/2024 05:00 AM

June is PTSD Awareness Month

June is PTSD Awareness Month

National PTSD Awareness Month, which takes place each June, ushers in an array of awareness campaigns run for the benefit of PTSD Survivors. PTSD, which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs in people after they have experienced a particularly traumatic event like war, violent physical/sexual/verbal assault, accidents, and so forth. Symptoms include depression, anxiety, nightmares, paranoia, insomnia, disturbing thoughts, and much more. Many people recover from PTSD after a few days, weeks, or months. 06/06/2024 05:00 AM

Retaining, recruiting police

Retaining, recruiting police

I’m proud to say a major reform I authored to improve police officers’ pensions advanced to the governor’s desk. The Senate recently gave final approval to Senate Bill 102 to increase the pension benefits an officer receives when they retire. To offset that increase in retirement benefits, police officers and the cities that employ them will be required to contribute more to their retirement accounts while they’re still working. 05/30/2024 05:00 AM

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