Honoring Oklahoma’s law enforcement professionals

Earlier this month my office opened the nomination process for the Attorney General’s 2025 Oklahoma Officer of the Year Award. My office launched the initiative last year to recognize the best and brightest law enforcement professionals in our state.

Adventures with Allie

We like to think of history as something kept behind glass. Something that is protected by experts, preserved by grants, catalogued by committees. But in truth, the preservation of a town’s character and history doesn’t rest solely on the shoulders of a historical society or a town council.

Throwing your hat in the ring

To throw your hat in the ring originated from the sport of boxing when challengers would literally toss their hat into the boxing ring to signify their willingness to fight.

Home Grown

Spring Dead Spot in Bermudagrass Lawns If your bermudagrass lawn is greening up unevenly this spring and has circular patches of straw-colored turf refusing to green-up, you may be dealing with a frustrating but common problem known as spring dead spot (SDS).

Ensure You’re Not Underinsured

As someone who’s worked in the insurance industry in one way or another his entire career, nothing brings me more sadness than to see people who’ve experienced catastrophic loss. Loss of that magnitude is devastating, so I speak so much on preparing for it in case you ever experience it.

Many positive youth policies continuing forward at state capitol

For the Children The 2025 Oklahoma legislative session is almost three-fourths of the way done for the year with adjournment occurring in late May, and a good number of positive bills are moving forward.

Adventures with Allie

There are three constants in my life. The laundry is never done, the dishes are always dirty, and the floor by my back door is always covered in muddy paw prints.It’s a never-ending cycle. The second I think I’m caught up on dishes, another plate appears in the sink.

Cutting Red Tape and Keeping Promises for Our District

(405) 557- 7304This past week was a whirlwind at the Oklahoma State Capitol as we faced the crucial deadline for House bills to be heard. Late nights and early mornings were the norm as I pored over every single bill, making sure my votes reflected the values and best interests of our district.

Oklahoma Children will Benefit from Family Foundation Investment

For the Children OICA CEOBeyond the positive legislation that survived the Legislature’s deadline last week, many with overwhelming support, there was a tremendous financial gift given to Oklahoma. This support will undoubtedly provide a positive impact for children in need of hope.

Ding-Dong Ditch

I was never really a mischievous child. I was the kid that constantly had earbuds in, spent my weekends in my room, and would have my books taken away if I ever did anything worthy of being grounded.