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As a member of the House Appropriations Committee since 2009, I have spent an abundance of time working on how we can reduce our national debt, balance the budget, and keep money in American pockets, instead of in Washington. However, as a budget hawk, I know that the U.S. deficit problem cannot be solved exclusively in the Appropriations Committee, as discretionary spending only amounts to roughly 28 percent of U.S. expenditures.

Iwas born in Mangum and spent my formative years in Altus. Although I live in Oklahoma City today, I feel a deep connection to Oklahoma’s rural communities. I also feel a deep sadness as I watch those communities fight for their survival, and in some cases be hollowed out as they lose major employers and economic opportunity. The impending loss of the Ardmore Michelin plant and its 1400+ jobs is another body blow, not just to that community, but all of us who want to see rural Oklahoma survive and thrive.

The Senate has passed the halfway point in this legislative session.

Newcastle wife, mother and small business owner Alivia Snow has announced her candidacy for Oklahoma House District 20, which covers most of McClain and south Cleveland counties. Snow is a Republican.

Members of the Youth Leadership Oklahoma Class of 2024 were recently announced and a Newcastle student was among recipients.

A Newcastle man was involved in an automobile collision but was not injured at 4:02 p.m. Thursday April 4 on U.S. Interstate 35, according to an Oklahoma Highway Patrol report.

A visit and dine for the Mc-Clain County Democrats is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at Libby’s Café, 111 North Main in Goldsby.

A look at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce April calendar provides three events to note including the annual State of the City luncheon with Newcastle Mayor Karl Nail.

The following persons have been charged by the State of Oklahoma with traffic or other violations or have filed other court actions in McClain County District Court between March 28-April 3, 2024.

State Representative Brad Boles (R-Marlow) has been re-elected to a fifth term in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives. Rep. Boles will continue representing House District 51 which includes Grady and Stephens Counties. Boles was first elected in March 2018 during a special election to fill a vacancy for the seat.

The Racers managed an eighth place team finish at the Class 5A Region C Conference golf tournament Monday, April 1 at Lake Hefner Golf Course.