Opinion

Local Government Isn’t a Spectator Sport

Local Government Isn’t a Spectator Sport

Local Government Isn’t a Spectator Sport

I have said it once and I will say it a thousand times more before my time on Earth is complete — your voice matters and one of the most important places for your voice is in local government.

The Signs of Good Government

Oilton City Council Ward 4Street signs and stop signs aren’t just metal and paint. They’re about protecting our neighbors and keeping our kids safe, especially with school starting soon.As a city council, we can vote to fund these improvements. But the work doesn’t stop there.

Capitol Conversations

District 10Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton recently approved senators’ requests for nearly 75 interim studies that will take place at the Capitol through the late summer and early fall. The House Speaker is still reviewing more than 150 study requests from representatives.
July, flies, fireworks and family

July, flies, fireworks and family

July, flies, fireworks and family

Somewhere between the sweet silence of a sleeping baby and a mortar going off way too close to the ground, I realized something: We were under siege. No, not just by houseflies (though, yes, they played their part). This was something bigger. The porch. The lawn. The living room.
Chasing Fireworks, Finding Home

Chasing Fireworks, Finding Home

Chasing Fireworks, Finding Home

Our nation’s birthday is right around the corner — when everyone who calls themselves a U.S. citizen comes together to celebrate freedom, independence, and a sense of belonging.

An update from Congressman Frank Lucas

This month, I met with former President Donald Trump to explore pro-growth economic policies, supported legislation to safeguard American farmland, and discussed regulatory issues with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.Back in Oklahoma, I traveled the state to meet with community leaders.
Our fight to end domestic violence

Our fight to end domestic violence

Our fight to end domestic violence

The state Legislature’s recently completed session was productive for Oklahomans in many ways. I am especially pleased that legislators passed several new laws that will help in our fight against domestic violence.Sadly, Oklahoma is plagued by domestic violence more than almost any other state.