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The value of a hometown newspaper

The value of a hometown newspaper

There’s an old saying that you don’t really appreciate something until you don’t have it anymore. We all know that to be true in our personal life with each loss of a lifelong friend or family member. It’s no secret many newspapers in the United States have closed in recent years. Every time it happens it feels like losing a lifelong friend or family member. 10/05/2023 05:00 AM

A special pleasure reading to students

A special pleasure reading to students

Just as families’ schedules are getting more hectic with back-toschool events and sports, so is ours at the Capitol and around our districts. Interim studies are in full swing with dozens scheduled for the next six weeks. All of those meetings must be completed by Friday, Nov. 3. You can find a full meeting schedule at https://oksenate. gov/committee-meetings and then you can click on the meeting notice to see the list of speakers. Once meetings are concluded, any presentations made will also be available on our website. 09/28/2023 05:00 AM

Takeaways from time in Oklahoma

Takeaways from time in Oklahoma

Lawmakers are returning to Washington, D.C. after spending several weeks in their districts. The extended time during the customary August district work period each year always provides the opportunity to interact directly with constituents and hear firsthand about the issues that matter most to them. I am always thankful for this time to gain that perspective before returning to legislative work. 09/28/2023 05:00 AM

Citizen tipline to help combat illegal grows

Citizen tipline to help combat illegal grows

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has created an Organized Crime Task Force to combat the scourge of illegal marijuana grow operations across Oklahoma and added a resource for citizens to report suspicious activity related to unlicensed operations. 09/28/2023 05:00 AM

U.S. Service Academy nominations

U.S. Service Academy nominations

The office of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is accepting applications for service academy nominations for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy, U.S Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. 09/28/2023 05:00 AM

Appreciation for Oklahoma’s Main Streets

Appreciation for Oklahoma’s Main Streets

Since being back in the Fourth Congressional District for the customary August district work period, I have had the privilege of meeting with several small business owners and Chambers of Commerce across the district. Just as Oklahoma’s small businesses are critical to a prosperous economy, it is critical that they have an economy that allows them to prosper and succeed. The great communities throughout Oklahoma are anchored by small businesses and the families that work to uphold generations of hard work and local reinvestment. 09/21/2023 05:00 AM

Safety protocols put into place

Safety protocols put into place

Nothing is more important to Newcastle than the safety of our students, staff, guests and fans. In light of recent acts of violence at Oklahoma high school football games, Newcastle Public Schools is implementing the following protocols to help increase the safety of all individuals in attendance at Newcastle home events for all sports. 09/21/2023 05:00 AM

Army, Air Force having personnel shortfall

Army, Air Force having personnel shortfall

Monday marked the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, a solemn and devastating day for our nation, and the world, when nearly 3,000 American lives were tragically lost to terrorism. Those of us who were old enough to recognize the gravity of the situation that day were forever changed. Today, 9/11 is recognized as Patriot Day because after the attacks Americans banded together like never before Neighbors helped neighbors. American flags and patriotic ribbons were proudly displayed. 09/14/2023 05:00 AM

Stuff you should know (about PragerU)

Stuff you should know (about PragerU)

Oklahoma followed Florida, making PragerU content available in public schools. State Superintendent of Public Education Ryan Walters filmed a 9-minute video with PragerU’s CEO, Marissa Streit, praising the self-described free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education for telling history the way it was. 09/14/2023 05:00 AM

Taken away tools for illegal marijuana grows

Taken away tools for illegal marijuana grows

Since taking office in January, my administration has made it a top priority to combat illegal marijuana grow operations and the criminal organizations that are behind their proliferation. This threat to public safety has exacted a heavy toll, particularly in rural Oklahoma, and it must not be tolerated. The time to act is now. 09/14/2023 05:00 AM

Lawsuit seeks to block Trump from Okla. ballot

Lawsuit seeks to block Trump from Okla. ballot

Awrite-in candidate seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination filed a lawsuit in federal court last week that aims to disqualify Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot in Oklahoma. 09/14/2023 05:00 AM