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…
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Rep. Talley: Preparing for session
The next legislative session is just around the corner, and we’re working hard to ensure we are ready. Session begins Mon., Feb. 7, but our…
Supt. Simpson: “Where do we start?”
To say that the past 22 months have been a blur would be a huge understatement. When I attempt to communicate with our community about…
Stop porch pirates this holiday season
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready You know it’s that time of the year when packages of all shapes and sizes begin to litter your porch. This…
Sen. Hall: Oklahoma ranks low for access to broadband services
Work continues at the state Capitol ahead of the 2022 legislative session. Friday, Dec. 10, marked the deadline for members to notify staff of their…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Oklahoma stops Biden vaccine mandates for health care workers
Oklahoma secured an important victory against President Biden’s overreach recently when a federal district court granted an injunction halting the administration’s vaccine mandates for health…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Redistricting plans signed by Governor
The House and Senat both passed legislative and congressional redistricting plans in special session the week of Nov. 15-19. The bills have been signed into law…
Mize hosts study on improvements to DOC’s GPS monitoring system
Rep. Garry Mize, R-Guthrie, hosted an interim study Friday morning before the House Corrections and Criminal Justice Committee to review existing electronic monitoring programs in…
Sen. Hall: Busy time of year at the state Capitol
Work continues at the state Capitol ahead of the 2022 legislative session. For the past several weeks, various Senate committees have been holding interim studies. …
Emergency Manager: How outdoor storm sirens operate in Logan County
By: Steven HagaLogan County Emergency Manager Several people have called and emailed the Emergency Management Office over storm sirens in Logan County. I wanted to…
Superintendent: GPS enrollment has recovered from COVID
This column is overdue but I was intentional about waiting for the October 1st student counts. That is the magic date when every school district…
Sen. Hall: Need to invest in digital transformation
About 40 states in the U.S. have waiting lists for individuals with developmental disabilities who need home and community-based services, and our state is among…
Supt. Simpson: Working together has never been more important
It is hard to believe we are about to begin another school year. I will begin my tenth year as your Superintendent and my 30th…
Sen. Hall: Bluegrass Festival a yearly highlight
One of the yearly highlights here in Senate District 20 is the annual Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival in Guthrie, a festival founded by one of…
Sen. Hall: Work as your state Senator continues year-round
The legislative session may only last four months, but my work as your state Senator continues year-round. That’s certainly the case this interim as we…
Sen. Hall: This is a solid budget that addresses needs in our core services
It is incredible to look back at this time last year and think about where our state was. Between the pandemic’s impact on the economy…
Supt. Simpson: 2021 senior class saw a lot in their four years of high school
This Friday, the Class of 2021 will celebrate their milestone of graduation. We are very thankful for the flexibility afforded to us by the Lazy…
Sen. Hall: The budget directly impacts every single person in our state
We’re now entering the final month of the 2021 legislative session. Under Oklahoma’s Constitution, the Legislature must conclude its work no later than 5 p.m….
Rep. Pfeiffer’s ICE legislation signed into law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, commented on the governor signing legislation that will require Oklahoma law enforcement to comply with U.S. Immigration and…
Education lottery hits milestones in 2021
By: State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd A question we hear a lot is “where is all the lottery money for education?” The short answer…