Following is the second installment of Oklahomies:

SEN. MICHAEL BROOKS, D-OKLAHOMA C ITY Michael Brooks, a Democratic State Senator from Oklahoma City, said last week that he plans to refile legislation during the 2025 legislative session for what he calls, “working immigrants' to legally obtain a license to drive in Oklahoma.

Business and Commerce Interim Studies Scheduled

Interim studies are underway at the Capitol.Here's a look at a few that are upcoming before the House Business and Commerce Committee.A study on the need for affordable housing and the possibility of using 3D printing to create affordable homes is set for 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16.Rep.

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else...

The final mowing of the year: the mower fights back

nkThere comes a day each year, when the leaves are thinking about a change of color, and the hot, humid and sweltery air of summer starts to crisp up and I ponder bringing my favorite hoodies out from the back of the closet to the front.

Remembering 9/11

Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001?That morning, I was out visiting schools when I first heard the news. I rushed home quickly so I could watch it on TV. I remember sitting there in absolute disbelief that this was happening in America.The entire country was in shock.

For The Children

Reading is Fundamental to Academic, Career Success It is back to school time for children of all ages across the United States. As children prepare for their academic year, one critical aspect is reading literacy. Reading is the fundamental key to academic and career success.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

I have had trouble coming up with the right words to write in this column so I’m going to take the advice of Carrie Underwood and let Jesus take the metaphorical wheel.This month is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Protecting the bedrock of Oklahoma’s economy

A major focus of mine since taking office as Attorney General has been to fight back against a pattern of federal overreach by the Biden-Harris Administration. A frequent target of that overreach is Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry.

NVIDIA: Striking Gold in Tech's AI Rush

Some of the biggest winners of the 1849 California Gold Rush were the stores that sold picks and shovels to the prospectors who had high hopes of a big payday. It seems history is repeating itself.

Federal vs. State Issues

557-7304 In November, you may see both state and federal offices on your ballot. Both levels play an important part in the American political system, and this week I want to briefly overview the differences between a state legislature and U.S. Congress.