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To the Editor: e all come from traditions in which prayer features heavily as a way to connect to God, as well as our own capacity for gratitude, the necessity for care and help, and our interconnectedness. Our faith lives are enriched by this practice, be it personal or communal, and all of our traditions speak of living our lives as if each moment were a prayer. 08/17/2023 05:00 AM

Soil erosion the ‘quiet crisis

Soil erosion the ‘quiet crisis’

et’s talk a little bit about soil erosion. We all know it happens. It’s a natural process. Heck, the Grand Canyon is nothing but soil erosion that happened over the millennia. Dust, dirt, silt, it all happens when you disturb the soil. 08/17/2023 05:00 AM

‘No one can know for sure’

‘No one can know for sure’

The Frontier reported last week that Oklahoma teachers are squeamish about teaching history. Four educators interviews by 08/10/2023 05:00 AM

Touring OIEP recipient companies

Touring OIEP recipient companies

Last week, the House successfully voted to override the governor’s veto of SB 26 on extending the tribal tobacco compact for one year. This will allow the state and tribes additional time to work out a good faith agreement that benefits all Oklahomans. The special session is now officially adjourned, and we can turn our full attention to interim studies and our other working groups and committees. 08/10/2023 05:00 AM

Conley clarifies her comments

Conley clarifies her comments

Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, released the following statement on Friday regarding recent comments she made about the Tulsa Race Massacre: Recently, comments I made about the Tulsa Race Massacre were published in a story regarding the impact of House Bill 1775 on education curriculum in Oklahoma. I want to take the opportunity today to clarify those comments. 08/10/2023 05:00 AM

Get your hands dirty

Get your hands dirty

Jesus was the most intentional person who ever lived. Everything He did was with purpose and on purpose. He ministered to many different people, met each person where they were, and each one who trusted in Him left changed by His power and grace. Truly, there is no one like Jesus. 08/03/2023 05:00 AM

Rush Springs fest is Aug. 12

Rush Springs fest is Aug. 12

We began last week back in the Senate Chamber to debate veto overrides of Senate Bill 26, regarding the tobacco compacts, and House Bill 1005 on the motor vehicle tax tribal compacts. Both of these measures were vetoed by Governor Stitt back in May just days after receiving overwhelming approval by both chambers. 08/03/2023 05:00 AM

Excited for new school year

Excited for new school year

Dear Newcastle Parents and Guardians, 08/03/2023 05:00 AM

Ensuring a strong military

Ensuring a strong military

For 63 years, the National Defense Authorization Act has provided for our nation’s defense and supported our service members and their families. By authorizing $863.3 billion in defense funding, a $28 billion increase from the fiscal year 2023 NDAA, the bill passed in the House last week puts a halt to President Biden’s attempt to return our military to that of the disastrous Obama-era. 08/03/2023 05:00 AM

Foreign ownership of farmland a detriment to security

Foreign ownership of farmland a detriment to security

Everyone in Oklahoma is keenly aware that food security is national security. A nation that cannot feed itself cannot hope to defend itself. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

Interns would help with policy

Interns would help with policy

We had a great time in South Carolina at the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC). I gained some great insight and new perspective on many important policies we’ll be tackling in the upcoming session. I’m looking forward to visiting further with my Senate colleagues about these to decide how best to move forward. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM