Sen. Hall: Complex issues with obtaining a Real ID
When it comes to getting a driver license renewed, purchasing a tag or getting a REAL ID compliant driver license or identification card, this past…
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Sen. Hall: 450 bills bills make it to the floor
Rep. Pfeiffer: Half-Time
Sen. Hall: Production crews has spent over $32 million directly to Oklahoma
Superintendent: Most demanding option for school but arguably the best
Rep. Pfeiffer: First session of the 58th Legislature
Sen. Hall: Ranchers efforts were heroic
Sen. Hall: 2021 legislative session now under way
Sen. Hall: LOFT to give an impartial look at agency finances
I am a member of the bicameral, bipartisan Legislative Oversight Committee for LOFT, the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency. This agency was the vision of…
New year, new holiday tradition: Home inventory update
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready It’s the most wonderful time of the year! People are busy decorating, gift-shopping and thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Tradition is one…
Sen. Hall: Keeping health care workers protected is a priority
This past week, Oklahoma received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines and frontline health care workers began to receive their shots as part of the…
Superintendent: School breaks lead to dramatic rises in Logan County COVID cases
Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are now in the final days of the Fall semester. I’ve said this often but I’m not sure…
Sen. Hall: Making the redistricting process as open and transparent
With the 2020 U.S. Census completed, the population data will be used to guide legislators as we set about a very important task—redrawing the boundaries…
Superintendent: Our cases are rising at a concerning rate
As we begin to prepare for the Thanksgiving break, I can’t express enough gratitude for our teachers and staff. Their willingness to be flexible in what…
Ice Storm and Home Insurance: Are You Covered?
By Glen Mulready Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Many Oklahomans are cleaning up after the ice storm that swept through the state this week. But the clean-up is just part…
Superintendent: Moving forward, change is inevitable
As I write this, I think back to March 13th and also August 20th. The days in between those two dates will always be a…
Senator Hall: Always need to be looking for better, effective ways to address the needs of citizens
Even though the main part of the legislative session begins in February and ends in May, legislators continue to work on the budget and issues…
Sen. Hall: Oklahoma’s transportation infrastructure is our number one asset
We had some fantastic news this past week. Oklahoma is now a Top Ten state for the condition of our bridges. In 2004, we were…
Superintendent: Making changes to our school operations
I’ve thought about how this column would read for four and a half months since we last had students on March 13, 2020. It has…