Superintendent: Guthrie Public Schools is committed to the safety of students, staff
I seldom write a column after school ends but recent events call for an exception. On Tuesday, a horrific event happened that gives parents, grandparents,…
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Supt: “We have seen a sharp increase of behavioral issues this year”
It is hard to believe we are near the end of the 2021-22 school year. I continue to be amazed at the resilience our students,…
Rep. Pfeiffer: House Investigative Committee to begin Swadley’s-Tourism probe
I’ve been assigned to a special House committee that will investigate the potential misuse of taxpayer funds through a vendor agreement between the Oklahoma Tourism…
State Rep. Talley: Parade Season
With hundreds of bills sent to the Governor’s desk, he has begun signing many bills I was proud to support. On Monday, the Governor signed…
Sen. Hall: SB 6 strengthens Oklahoma’s accessory to murder statute
One of the best parts of my job serving you in the Oklahoma Senate is the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Election integrity measures pass House
One of the most important tenets of a free society is the right to vote. Over the last century, different groups have fought hard to…
Sen. Hall: Hopeful Oklahomans choose to adopt, provide a loving home
Life is a blessing. It’s a gift I thank God for, because I know mine could have turned out very, very differently. I am blessed…
Together at Tech: Meridian’s South Campus in Guthrie is tailor-made for training
Location. Location. Location. When Meridian Technology Center decided to expand its footprint and build another site for its workforce and economic development training, location…
The Peak: Business incubator and entrepreneurial services through Meridian Tech
Meridian Technology Center is excited to begin serving entrepreneurs at The Peak at our South Campus in Guthrie. The Peak is where your entrepreneurial dream…
Sen. Hall: Modernize, standardize services Oklahomans receive at tag agencies
Before the legislative session began, I shared information about legislation I had filed to modernize and standardize the services Oklahomans receive at tag agencies. Senate…
Supt. Simpson: An update on school vouchers
We are now over a month into the latest session of our state legislature. It started with the Governor setting his agenda as he delivered…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Medical marijuana changes eminent
In the last week of February, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs seized half a billion dollars-worth of illegally grown marijuana, shutting down…
Sen. Hall: “That’s how we have to treat that $1.3 billion”
I have long said that the most important job of the state Legislature is to write and approve a balanced budget. As vice chair of…
Rep. John Pfeiffer: Legislative Session Underway
The Second Session of the 58th Legislature started Feb. 7 with the governor’s annual State of the State address. The governor outlined some priorities shared…
Meridian’s South Campus in Guthrie to begin offering classes March 21
We are excited for Meridian’s South Campus in Guthrie to open on March 21. We recently moved into the building and are getting in new…
Rep. Talley: Session begins
Session officially began on Monday at noon! Shortly afterward, members of the Senate joined us on the House floor to hear the Governor’s fourth State…
Sen. Hall: Making the legislative process more efficient
The 2022 legislative session began on Feb. 7. Nearly 800 pieces of legislation were filed by members of the Senate for consideration this year, with…
New Year, New Job: Ask About Insurance
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready 2022 is here! Now is a great time to set goals and make resolutions. The new year can also be a…
Sen. Hall: Customer experience for Oklahomans seeking tags, licenses and other services with a standardized approach
The pandemic has highlighted a variety of challenges in our state and helped us to prioritize those through working groups, tasks forces and legislation. One…
Rep. Talley: The Role of Caucuses
An important, but often underdiscussed, aspect of the legislative process is legislative caucuses. A caucus is a political group that meets to further a specific…