Over-regulated in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is known as a conservative state, but you wouldn’t know it from the number of regulations imposed.In its “Snapshots of State Regulations” report, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University ranked Oklahoma 17th nationally in the number of regulatory restrictions imposed.

Studies Starting Soon

The House Children, Youth and Family Services Committee that I have chaired for the past two years has organized six studies this year which will begin on Monday, September 30.

The average American can’t afford an average house

More precisely, according to data compiled by the National Association of Realtors, buying an average home is now out of reach for the majority of Americans, as the annual household income needed to afford a medianpriced home without too much financial strain has shot up 60% since January 2022.

Stock Market Insights

Economic Tests: Surviving and Thriving My kids are far enough into the new school semester that they are starting to take tests. They don’t like them, but they are a necessary evil in education. It seems to me that the US economy and stock market have also been tested lately.

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.