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Shop Small on Saturday

Shop Small on Saturday

As state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, I’m thankful for Oklahoma’s small businesses. I’m thankful for their drive and stubbornness, their determination to keep the lights on and keep people working. 11/23/2023 05:00 AM

Native Americans have A proud heritage

Native Americans have A proud heritage

E ach year during the month of November, I am proud that our nation takes this time to reflect on the unique heritage, rich history and special contributions of Native Americans. As a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, I always take this special time to reflect on my tribal heritage and the importance of tribes and their members in the United States. And as the longest serving Native American in the U.S. House of Representatives, the privilege and honor it is to represent the interests of tribes in Congress is certainly not lost on me. 11/23/2023 05:00 AM

Caucus Retreat results in focusing on important issues

Caucus Retreat results in focusing on important issues

This last week, my Senate Republican colleagues and I gathered together for the annual three-day Caucus Retreat to go over what we accomplished this past session and to collaborate on the main issues we’d like to address this session. 11/23/2023 05:00 AM

Those in mental health crisis need help quickly

Those in mental health crisis need help quickly

With about three months left until the beginning of session, bill filing is underway. I filed the first Senate measure of the upcoming session, Senate Bill 1197, to designate the section of U.S. Highway 77 beginning on the east side of the James C. Nance Bridge extending through Lexington to the intersection of Moffatt Road in Cleveland County as the Col. John L. Smith Medal of Honor Recipient Memorial Highway. 11/16/2023 05:00 AM

Never forget that freedom is not free

Never forget that freedom is not free

As we just observed Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and remembered the many heroes who have bravely defended the United States of America, I am filled with deep gratitude. Like all Americans, I am thankful to all who have answered the call to serve, and especially to the estimated 300,000 living Oklahomans who have fought for our freedom and advanced our democracy. 11/16/2023 05:00 AM

Is Walters seeking public funds to campaign

Is Walters seeking public funds to campaign

Jennifer Palmer’s story about two requests for proposals by the State Department of Education raised a lot of eyebrows (see story on page 1 of this week’s issue of the Newcastle Pacer). 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

What are your ideas on tax reform?

What are your ideas on tax reform?

There’s been a lot of debate about how to best provide tax relief for Oklahomans. One way the Senate is working to accomplish this is through the formation of the bipartisan Tax Reform Working Group that has been analyzing and thoroughly researching our state’s complex tax system, including tax credits and other incentives, for the past nearly two years. 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

Finishing the House’s work

Finishing the House’s work

E arlier this month, eight House Republicans joined with every House Democrat to oust the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, for the first time in American history. As I warned then, this disastrous move plunged the House, Republicans’ ability to function as a majority and the United States into chaos. Now, not only are we less than 20 days from a critical government funding deadline, but major world events occurred during our turmoil including Hamas’ launch of the deadliest attack on Israel in 70 years and other Iran-backed terrorist groups attack on U.S. facilities in the Middle East. Now that the House has elected a Speaker, it is high time for this body to get back to work. 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

Drummond files petition stating Meta is harmful to adolescents

Drummond files petition stating Meta is harmful to adolescents

Executive Director Oklahoma Watch 11/02/2023 05:00 AM

Domestic violence statistics can’t be ignored

Domestic violence statistics can’t be ignored

This is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an issue that sadly and, often times, silently plagues many in our local communities. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), there are around 25,000 reports of domestic violence annually in our state. 11/02/2023 05:00 AM

Energy security for America, our allies

Energy security for America, our allies

While the United States’ adversaries such as China and Iran are bolstering their oil production, the United States, under the direction of the Biden Administration has significantly reduced energy production here at home and has sold off more than 40% of our oil stocks in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). 11/02/2023 05:00 AM