Lucas Awarded Farm Bureau's Highest Honor

Washington, DC – Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03) is the recipient of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award. The DSA is the highest honor presented by AFBF. Lucas will be recognized during the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention, Jan. 17-24, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

New Tax Credit for Caregivers

I want to make sure everybody is aware of a brand new tax credit Oklahoma launched on January 1 this year. Last session, the Legislature gave resounding approval of the Caring for Caregivers Act.

Be it enacted that…

I had a thought recently that I would take a look at the bills proposed by the members of the 2024 Oklahoma Legislative Session. Bills that, if passed, would affect all of us who live, work or do business here in one way or another.

More than a problem

Decorum I am going to prelude this column by saying I know more than a few now sober, former drug addicts — some more recent than others (if you’re reading this you are doing great and if no one has told you I am proud of where you are and where you are going), none of whom want anything to do...

Reevaluating State Government

I hope everyone had a safe and fun Christmas and New Year's! The start of a new year always brings about discussions on new year's resolutions and how we may be able to improve ourselves in the next 365 days.

Voter registration deadline approaches

STILLWATER - Friday, January 19th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 13th Board of Education Election, Payne County Election Board Secretary Courtney Callison said today.

Drummond announces potential legal action over insulin costs

OKLAHOMA CITY–Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today he is exploring potential legal action against insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers for wrongful conduct that resulted in artificially increased prices for insulin.

Dear Beloved Children of the Cimarron Valley,

Greetings from the enchanting North Pole! I hope this letter finds each and every one of you filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of Christmas. First and foremost, I must express my absolute delight upon receiving all your heartfelt letters here at the North Pole.

The croaking biblical plague of Oklahoma

(Editor’s note: This column was chosen as the locally produced column of the year by the staff at Cimarron Valley Communications so, in this Year-in-Review issue, we thought it might be something our readers would want to see one more time or, if you missed it, here’s your final opportunity to read...

Merry Christmas!

Christmas is an important holiday in the Christian calendar celebrating the birth of Jesus. To me, a faith that is real is one that leads you to action, so my focus is on making my faith practical.