Lankford Letter: Washington Update

Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: Our beautiful state is trying to decide if it is winter or spring.

Ferguson Features

March is Women’s History Month. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of March 8 (International Women’s Day) as Women’s History Week and in 1987, Congress designated March as Women’s History month. The Theme for 2025 is “Moving Forward Together!

A Bubble Off Plumb

It was a lively Sunday afternoon at the old Hitchcock gym. The gym is seldom used these days, with the school closed long ago.

Weather Forces Deadline Extension

The ice and snow that hit much of Oklahoma last week created some challenges for us in the House, just as I'm sure it affected many in our House district. The House shut down Tuesday, forcing very full committee meetings to be rescheduled.

Ferguson Features

As mentioned in the Feb. 19 Ferguson Feature, two Black Army officers served in Western Oklahoma near, if not on the North Canadian River. They were Allen Allensworth and Henry O. Flipper. Flipper, the first Black graduate of West Point (1877), studied engineering, law and Spanish.

Unfunded Mandates Harm Pension Systems

Spending money you don’t have quickly leads to financial instability. That’s obvious to anyone who has balanced a family budget.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I used to think I was not much for politics. It drove me nuts when opposing sides talked over one another on Meet the Press. They seemed just flat rude.Now I realize that one side was just wrong. No matter what side you favor, the other side is just wrong. I actually meant that as a weak joke.

Ferguson Features

Thank you to all who attended the presentation on February 4 sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Home. Roger Hardaway, noted author and favorite professor at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva gave an interesting talk in honor of African American History Month.

A Bubble Off Plumb

With as many people who are vocal in their dissatisfaction with city government and champing at the bit to file for a seat on city council, I would have thought the overview of Municipal Government 101 would be packed to the rafters of the Foley Building.Instead, there were 12 people in the room,...

Legislative Priorities for 2025

In advance of session, which starts Feb. 3, I've set some priorities for legislation I will be filing this year.First, will be a measure to ensure proper public notification and permitting of new renewable energy projects through the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.