New Session, Clear Priorities

A new session is underway, and Oklahoma lawmakers are back to work at the Capitol. The decisions made over the next several months will impact families across our state, from taxes and public safety to government accountability and constitutional rights.

As the Legislature Begins, the “Readings” of Bills are Important to Understand

I told someone the other day that this time of year is when I am most optimistic for our state to see better, but that I am also highly concerned about what direction Oklahoma will go through policy.On Monday, February 2, Oklahoma saw the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature commence.

The stories we inherit on four wheels

Buying a used car is a lot like sitting on a bench at the mall or a park and watching people walk by.Most of the time, you don’t really know anything about the stranger in front of you. You just guess. You fill in the blanks with your imagination.

Horticulture Tips for February

Home Grown Here are the Horticulture tips for February.• February is the time to control those pesky winter weeds. Herbicide control is much more effective if an application can be made before explosive spring growth occurs.

A successful year for law enforcement

Over the past decade, attorneys general around the nation have seen an increase in their influence and importance to fight bad laws or to defend good ones.

THE MISSING INK

By the time the weather guys and gals were finished with us mid week, Cimarron Valley residents were mentally preparing for a winterpocalypse of unprecedented proportions.

Why I don’t do sports (except when I do)

As anyone who has ever met me knows, I don’t really do sports.That’s not to say I dislike them — I enjoy them from afar. I like the idea of sports.

Adventures with Allie

There’s a lie we tell ourselves about distracted driving.It sounds like this: I’m the only one in my car. If I mess up, I’m the only one who gets hurt.That lie is killing people. Distracted driving is not a private decision. It’s not a victimless gamble.

Lawmakers, OICA making final preparations for 2026 legislative session

For the Children OICA CEOThe final pre-session deadline has been reached for the Oklahoma Legislature with the completion of bill filing for the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma State Senate.

Markets Cool as Investors Digest a Changing Landscape

Stock Market Insights Wealth Management.This winter has been anything but predictable. In our area, temperatures have swung from the 70s one day to brisk 30s the next, reminding us how quickly conditions can change.