Adventures with Allie

It started with bean soup.A young woman on TikTok shared a simple video of herself making bean soup in her kitchen. Nothing dramatic, nothing controversial — just beans, broth and seasoning simmering in a pot. But her comment section erupted into outrage.

Conversations at Home

I’ve continued to enjoy spending time with you, the constituents of our great House District 33. Nearly every day has been filled with visits on front porches, kitchen tables and front yards, and those conversations have been the highlight of my time away from the Capitol.

Home Grown

Hort Tips for September September is an important time for landscape tasks in Oklahoma. This is the key month to begin preparing plants for the upcoming winter, which in turn sets them up for a successful spring.

President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Puts Oklahoma Agriculture First

As a lifelong cow-calf rancher, I know firsthand the difficulties our farmers and ranchers face every day. Burdensome regulations, disease, recent natural disasters, and growing costs are just some of the challenges posed to farmers across the country.

OSSAA’s broken system must be demolished and rebuilt

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s mission, as published on its website reads: “The OSSAA will serve member schools by providing leadership in the development, supervision, and conduct of co-curricular activities, which enrich the educational experiences of high school students.

Back to School Means a New Beginning for Children, Families

For the Children On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) partnered with the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) to hold a back-to-school bash for more than 350 foster youth and caregivers.

Working for You

On Tuesday, July 29, staff from Central Technology Center – Drumright visited the State Capitol for a scavenger hunt to learn more about the building and its long, rich history. They enjoyed the beautiful views and gained a better understanding of the work that happens under our Capitol dome.

The end of summer

As I sit here over my morning coffee, I am mourning the end of my summer break. School starts on Monday the 12th for me. My classroom is almost done being set up so I can welcome a whole new set of students.

AI-Generated Plant Scams: Spot the Fakes Before You Buy

Home Grown When a friend approached me asking about plants they had seen on the internet, it made me think, if they were asking and questioning, others were too. That is what inspired me to write this article.

Representatives Set to Study Myriad Issues

For the Children A few weeks ago, I highlighted the interim studies approved by the state Senate. This week, I want to cover some from the House of Representatives.