Opinion

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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

Protecting the bedrock of Oklahoma’s economy

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.
Federal vs. State Issues

Federal vs. State Issues

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.
It All Comes Out in the Wash

It All Comes Out in the Wash

It All Comes Out in the Wash

I had my first heartbreak just after I graduated high school. We had been together for about two years which in the grand scheme of things was not a significant amount of time at all but when you’re eighteen it feels like it. I was inconsolable for quite awhile but as it always does life continued.

Stock Market Insights

Investment Flows: Trends and Dangers Monitoring the flow of the wet weather creek at our old house was important if we didn’t want to replace our road. The creek was usually dry, but heavy rain could make it rise ten to twelve feet in minutes, overwhelming our three-foot culvert.

For the Children

Thank You, Dr. Shropshire, for Your Service There are few constants in life, but change is one of those. Transformation can bring about levels of anxiety and hope, but we have to adapt to keep going or improve upon the situation.When I received word that Dr.
State Grocery Tax Eliminated Soon

State Grocery Tax Eliminated Soon

State Grocery Tax Eliminated Soon

House Bill 1955 goes into effect on August 29 and eliminates the 4.5% state grocery tax. This step provides muchneeded financial relief for Oklahomans and underscores our commitment to easing the financial burden on our residents.
Adventures with Allie

Adventures with Allie

Adventures with Allie

Ah, August—the time of year when the sun is as relentless as a toddler in a toy store. For many, it’s the perfect opportunity to soak up those final rays of summer.
Request for SDE Investigative Committee

Request for SDE Investigative Committee

Request for SDE Investigative Committee

This week, I joined dozens of House Republicans in signing a letter requesting the formation of an investigative committee to look into the potential misuse of state resources within the State Department of Education (SDE).The letter only asks to create an investigative committee.