Adventures with Allie

I have always had an interest in history, specifically the odd, and weird historical events that are often forgotten about or overshadowed by more impactful events from the era. One of the wildest examples of this is the 1904 Olympic Marathon.

Adventures with Allie

Quiet quitting and gentle parenting. Now, I know you’re asking yourself, “Allie what the heck do these two things have in common and why are you writing about them?

Interim Studies Begin

Our work at the Legislature is picking back up again, as interim studies began this week. On Tuesday, I attended several interim studies held before the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee. The first study was requested by Rep.

Cimarron Valley road construction update

SH-99 narrowed to one lane near Cleveland, Pawnee Co. SH-99 narrows to one lane near Cleveland over the Arkansas River on the Pawnee/ Osage county line for bridge replacement. SH-51 narrowed to one lane in Yale, Payne Co.

State and Federal Governments

Over the past few weeks, I've spent a portion of my columns answering common questions I receive from constituents. Sometimes people will contact me about federal issues or legislation in the U.S.

Suddenlink’s bad at this game

NK J.D. Anyone trying to contact Cimarron Valley Communications, a.k.a.

Telescope travels far, reaches farther

J.D. Meisner Publisher NASA built the incredible James Webb Space Telescope in order to peer into the distant universe and, by sheer law of physics, back in time.

Sickle Cell Disease Bill Signed

 On Tuesday and Wednesday, the State Capitol welcomed hundreds of visitors for ceremonial bill signings to celebrate legislation passed this spring. One of my bills that the Governor signed on Wednesday was House Bill 3073, which deals with prescriptions for people with sickle cell disease.

Audits Show Security of OK Elections

I often receive questions from my constituents about the reliability of our elections in Oklahoma and how election security Is monitored and evaluated.

Wojtek

I have always been a sucker for heartwarming stories about animals, like Balto, the Siberian Husky who led a team of sled dogs to deliver a cure for diphtheria to remote parts of Alaska.