Report From the Legislature

The First Session of the 59th Legislature got underway Monday, Feb. 6. Our first order was to convene a joint session of the House and Senate to listen to the governor's fifth annual State of the State address.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

By Sharon Gates Hi, everyone. I hope you’ve had a good week and that you are all doing well. I’m dealing with pneumonia right n ow. I’m on my second round of antibiotics and also received a big shot of penicillin last week. I’ll be so glad when I’m over this awful rattling cough.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: Thank you to the two young gentlemen, one in a Continental Resources, white pick up and one in a red pickup who helped my husband and me Feb. 9. We were on our way back from Oklahoma City and pulled over in an empty Watonga parking lot on Highway 3 to exchange driving seats.

A Bubble Off Plumb

It is a well established fact that what I find exciting is incredibly boring to many others, but there is no way any Okie could be in the Capitol building without being impressed. First, it’s the Capitol. It’s our Capitol. It is a majestic old building and I am a sucker for old buildings.

Financial Restraint Creates Opportunity

In his recent State of the State address, Gov. Kevin Stitt noted Oklahoma government now has $4 billion in savings and sufficient growth revenue to allow for major tax cuts and statewide school choice while boosting spending in key areas. He’s right.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Tuesday, Feb. 14 is a very important day. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, but that isn’t what I’m talking about. It’s election day.

Time to Deal with National Debt is Now

Our national debt stands at $31.5 trillion (with a T). Unfortunately, our debt has rapidly increased under Democratic and Republican leaders. Now, another debt ceiling debate is looming in our nation.

Oklahoma Energy Should be a Model for the Nation

Oklahoma, as your senator I am committed to bringing our state’s innovative, lowcost all-of-the-above energy solutions to the forefront of energy policy in America. Oklahoma has proven its ability to provide affordable, reliable energy solutions to our nation.

Oklahoma Investments Skyrocket on Bloomberg

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ’ office recently completed a transition from a bond trading platform to the Bloomberg Trading Terminal.. “I am excited to have my office completely transitioned from an antiquated trading platform to Bloomberg.

A Bubble Off Plumb

What happened to the Oklahoma I used to know? The people were tough, resourceful, resilient. They worked tirelessly to do the right thing even when it was hard. They lived through the Depression, the Dust Bowl, Prohibition and the Tulsa riots.