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.

New Year, new you, but 2022 needs one more review

  2022 was quite a year and I’m pretty sure you’ve already had your fill of taking a look back at the stories that shaped the past year because these stories are all over the networks and streaming services and… well… in this very newspaper — so, I apologize for my lack of inspiration to write...

My Christmas Wish List

During the Christmas season, we're always asking people what they want or what they are going to give.

Ongoing, Upcoming ODOT Projects

This week, I want to provide an update on the Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation projects that are ongoing or upcoming in House District 33. The project on State Highway 33 from the intersection of State Highway 18 going east through Cushing is approximately 57% complete.

Gift wrapping — a cleverly disguised honey-do

NK I don’t much like wrapping presents these days, I never really have. Don’t get me wrong… I love Christmas and all the joys, tidings, hall decking, bell jingling, apparel donning, snow dashing — you know — all the happy wintery, Christmas stuff — this includes giving gifts.

Bacon grease, the duct tape of the cooking world

NK Bacon grease is very likely the most important substance known to man — with the exception of bacon itself.

Energy Watch

From the Tank Tiger The elephant in the room will be getting his peanuts next week.