Recidivism kills

RECIDIVISM KILLS. Do I have your attention? The definition of recidivism is the act of a person repeating an undesirable behavior. Although we hear this word associated with adult criminals we see it every day. No matter who you are, you are exposed to it at work, school, shopping, everywhere.

Our Voting Rights

One of my greatest privileges at the Capitol is honoring our veterans. My father and father-in-law served in the military, so I deeply appreciate the cost of our freedom.

Central Tech Superintendent Ron Dyer Announces Retirement

Ron Dyer, superintendent of Central Tech, with campuses in Drumright and Sapulpa, announced his retirement at the February monthly board of education meeting. On June 30, Dyer plans to leave the district after 34 years of service.

Sometimes its hard to be a columnist

As the co-owner of a small group of newspapers, every day comes with its own brand of unexpected trials and challenges. One of today’s challenges was the need to write this column.

Final Bills Being Heard

I am thankful that fi ve of my bills have been signed into law this year! At the start of session, I was working on about 10 House bills and agreed to author eight Senate bills. As each session progresses, many bills end up dropping off at various stages in the process.

Inhofe, Menendez applaud President Biden signing legislation supporting Taiwan’s observer status at Who’s World Health Assembly

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.

Adventures with Allie Rights, Rules, and Obligations

Rights, rules, and obligations. These are three words that have very diff erent defi nitions, but the past fi ve years or so they have been used interchangeably and I think it’s time we set the record straight a bit.

Sending bills to the Governor’s desk

In the House, we continue accepting or rejecting Senate amendments to our House bills.

Twitter and then some

If you were not mad when you began reading this column I hope you are when you are done. We, each and every American, need to be angry. Hi all it’s been a while since I have chimed in here at the paper.

Getting to know Kaleb Tadpole

Hello, my name is Kaleb Tadpole and I am the newest member of the team at Cimarron Valley Communications. I am from the small town of Sand Springs, OK, where I graduated from Charles Page high school in 2019. I am the youngest of four with two older brothers and one older sister.