Ditching Decorum: HB 3133

I am not the picture of poise, the essence of elegance, nor am I anyone’s definition of distinguished – quite the contrary in fact. On more than one occasion I have been referred to as unladylike for being a known sinner with the mouth of a sailor.

Going Straight to the Source

As we continue into the new year, I want to remind my constituents of the upcoming deadline to register to vote in the March 5 presidential primary. The registration deadline is February 9. To register, visit the Oklahoma State Election Board at oklahoma.

Bring your pets inside

Every single year Oklahoma gets a couple weeks of brutally cold weather.

House Finishes Bill Filing

With the clock to session counting down, the State Capitol is bustling with legislators and staff busy preparing for the upcoming session. Our regular session starts Monday, February 5, but our deadline to file bills was Thursday, January 18.

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.