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Upcoming Ballot Measures

This week, I want to overview several things that people may see on their upcoming ballots. On February 14, voters in Payne County will decide whether to renew the Payne County 3/8-cent sales tax.

House Staff Shine During Busy Season

557-7304 The start of session is only about a week away, and the first step in the legislative process is for bills to be assigned to committee. After being placed on an agenda, each bill must pass the committee before being heard by the full House.

Black History Month

I am sure everyone is well aware that February is Black History Month and if you were unaware I am sure you will become aware shortly as the mass of history lessons surrounding Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Harriet Tubman makes the rounds.

Letter to the Editor

Oklahoma has a fractured system of 512 public schools, 25 charter schools, about 207 private schools 23.000 students home schooled and EPIC virtual instruction in every county. A mess. Include the 15 mills that 59 Career Tech schools are taking from many districts and the issues are compounded.

What Gaming Taught Me

You wake up to find your loved one has been kidnapped and so you trek across deserts and oceans to reach the place you believe your beloved is being held captive only to learn that the vile culprit has already moved on to another area, so you continue your journey.

Bill Filing Deadline Completed

557-7304 Our deadline to file bills was Thursday, January 19. Over 1,900 bills were filed in the House, and more than 1,100 were filed in the Senate. Despite this high number, only a few hundred bills become laws every year. I filed my remaining bills this week and want to explain those.

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

This week, we celebrate the life and legacy of a man who made his mark on our nation's history. When I was growing up in the '60s, there was all kinds of craziness going on because of the Vietnam War, protests, and attacks on college campuses.

Adventures with Allie

This time of year, the internet and even day-to-day conversations are full of predictions of what the future has in store for us all.

First Bills of Session Filed

In our first official business of 2023, the Legislature met on Tuesday, January 3 for our constitutionallyrequired Organizational Day, where we reelected Speaker Charles McCall to serve his fourth term as the head of our chamber.