Opinion

Allie Prater

Allie Prater

Adventures with Allie

For the past five years, I’ve had the joy of sharing my biggest adventures with you, our faithful readers, and you’ve been gracious enough to read along, laugh at my missteps, and cheer for the wins. But now I get to share a different kind of story. The biggest one yet.

Standing for What’s Right

(405) 557- 7304One of the foundational principles I believe in is the right to private property. That’s why I’m pleased to share that my interim study request, No. 25-061 on Eminent Domain for Transmission Line Development, has officially been approved.
Closing the door on corruption

Closing the door on corruption

Closing the door on corruption

When I took the oath as Attorney General, I made a commitment to the people of our state that I would fight for transparency, accountability and ethical governance.
J.D. Meisner Publisher

J.D. Meisner Publisher

THE MISSING INK

A rural survivor tale They say the grass is always greener on the other side, at my place, it’s just taller. So tall, in fact, that my visiting grandkids were playing hide and seek in it — at night they dared each other to run into my lawn like it was Children of the Corn or something.
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.