Interim Studies Show Needs of Colleges, Universities

As a member of the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee, I sat in on several interim studies held at the Capitol this past week.

Hoodie Weather, part deaux

This week, as promised (or threatened) I will be returning to the topic of hoodie weather. I have to finish what I started last week because you can’t have a part deaux without a part juan and this, for all intents and purposes is part deaux of J. D.

Takeaways from Interim Study on Corporal Punishment

Last week, I mentioned hosting my interim study examining the use of corporal punishment on students with disabilities, and I want to review some of my main takeaways and thoughts moving forward.

Our first adventure of Hoodie Weather season

This past Friday, at around 8 p.m., I was walking the sidelines of a high school football game (as is my want on any given Friday in fall), and there was a tangible change in the weather.

WWII Vet visits House

The Oklahoma Legislature returned to the State Capitol on Oct. 3 for a special session called by the Governor to work on bills related to budget transparency and reduced taxes.

Stillwater Medical, BCBSOK Reach Agreement

I wanted to make sure you heard the good news that Stillwater Medical Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma have reached an agreement, and Stillwater Medical is once again in network for BCBSOK.

Adventures with Allie

The sun is barely peeking over the horizon, and the world is still bathed in darkness. It’s the time of day when only two kinds of people are awake: insomniacs and coffee enthusiasts.

Adventures with Allie

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? This is a question that has been floating around TikTok lately, and my family has mixed answers.

Remembering Patriot Day

Before I dive into this week's column, I want to spread the word about the upcoming 5k to benefit the Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease! It will be Saturday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City.

Brand Mascots you never knew to love

You know the random, useless information you accumulate throughout your life? Well, get ready for some more to store away in the ‘awkward silence, break the ice, party trick’ drawer of your mind palace (or in my case squirrel sanctuary). Brand mascots like Chuck E. Cheese, Mr.