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Reigning in regulation

Reigning in regulation

While back in the Fourth District of Oklahoma, one of the top concerns I hear from constituents is the crushing weight of increasing overreach, overregulation and red tape from the federal government, which does not allow families and small businesses to flourish and succeed. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration has not taken note, and while forcing its progressive policies on the nation, President Joe Biden and Democrats have instead abused regulatory power and have produced egregious regulation after regulation. 06/29/2023 05:00 AM

Private school vouchers cost taxpayers $132.9 million in 2024

Private school vouchers cost taxpayers $132.9 million in 2024

This week, the Board of Equalization certified a $190 million decrease in state revenue for 2024. House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City said the decrease in state funding is largely due to the Republican supermajority’s decision to use taxpayer dollars to fund private schools. 06/29/2023 05:00 AM

Raising awareness for Alzheimer’s

Raising awareness for Alzheimer’s

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to encourage national conversation about brain health and raise awareness to improve health care outcomes. Over six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Of that number, 67,000 are Oklahomans. Anyone who is impacted by Alzheimer’s understands the gravity of this disease and the hardship endured by both the individual and the loved ones surrounding them. 06/29/2023 05:00 AM

Eliminating the waiting list

Eliminating the waiting list

s someone who has dedicated her career to improving healthcare, I was pleased with the tremendous investments we made this session. We worked extremely hard in our Appropriations Subcommittee for Health and Human Services to secure this vital funding. Overall, health and human services received 24% of the nearly $11 billion appropriated to state agencies. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

The largest deficit reduction in history

The largest deficit reduction in history

Americans want Washington to spend less. Yet for the past two years, hard-working Oklahomans have been crippled with the consequences of Joe Biden’s reckless government spending, skyrocketing inflation, and high interest rates. In Biden’s economy, families and businesses have been forced to make near impossible choices to keep themselves afloat. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

A free-speech victory for all Oklahomans

A free-speech victory for all Oklahomans

Free speech and public debate are necessary ingredients of a democratic government, which is why the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution enshrines free speech as a basic right. But that hasn’t stopped some entities from trying to do an end run on that fundamental right, including here in Oklahoma. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

Kids, youth, camps, and life change

Kids, youth, camps, and life change

As a pastor, I deal with all kinds of different situations. Some things I encounter are very difficult, but some things are incredibly rewarding. The summer is often a season where I get to see some of those rewarding things. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

State Superintendent gets a failing grade

State Superintendent gets a failing grade

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial was first published in The Purcell Register on June 8. We wholeheartedly agree.) 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

Savings, 1X funds make session historic

Savings, 1X funds make session historic

The 2023 legislative session is complete, and we accomplished so much thanks to historic revenues and fiscal prudence in recent years that have left the state with record savings and one-time funds. 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

Keeping the commitment to fiscal resonsibility

Keeping the commitment to fiscal resonsibility

The Fiscal Responsibility Act, which was just signed into law, will do just what it is named to do — restore fiscal sanity in Washington. With Democrats in control of the presidency and the Senate, this bill is not only a good compromise, but also a great first step to get the government back on track and away from the out-of-control and inflationary spending Democrats and President Joe Biden have steamrolled through the past two and a half years. 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

Correction

In last week’s issue of the Newcastle Pacer in a story on page 1, we said “the City was awarded a $1.3 million grant and it used those funds to purchase 24 acres abutting the current facility from property owner William R. Owen. The immediate concern was to provide additional parking to get vehicles off of State Highway 130.” 06/15/2023 05:00 AM