OKLAHOMA CITY – As we continue our examination of the massive federal legislation called the “Big Beautiful Bill” by proponents, it is important to look at the education portion of the bill. As you ca...

Friday morning, severe storms came through our House district. I’ve been in contact with authorities districtwide along with electric crews and stand ready to assist with any needs in any way possible...

This past weekend I had the privilege of attending the 2025 Oklahoma Press Association Conference at the Grand in Shawnee with my colleagues from several sister newspapers. On Saturday night, I had th...

To all parents reading this today, ask yourselves: what are you passionate about? What’s on your mind when you wake up? What do you talk about during the day? What on your mind when you go to sleep? W...

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and e...

This week I want to break away from my normal history and political writing and talk about endings. Most associate spring with beginnings, but for those with high school seniors, especially ones in sp...

With Memorial Day last week, I felt it appropriate to write something patriotic in honor of those who gave their last full measure of devotion to our nation. One idea I have been mulling over for a wh...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, we discussed the cuts to programs through HR 1 at the federal level and what those cuts would do to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds allocated to state...

To say I have been broken in the past week would be quite an understatement. I have been utterly devastated as I received the worse possible news any family member could ever hear last Tuesday our pre...

The first session of the 60th Legislature has adjourned. We’ll soon begin work on interim studies and preparing for the next year’s budget as well as planning legislation for next year. This week, I w...

The 2025 legislative session is now in the books, and I want to take a moment to share what we accomp lished, how it impacts you, and why it matters to the future of Oklahoma. This year, the Legislatu...

Every Christian in every generation has a duty to disciple others in the faith. Our factory setting is a three-part cycle: listen-obey-teach. As Christians we should do all three! When I set our dishw...

Jesus told stories a lot. He knew that a good story made a picture in the mind that would stick with you. He told this story in Luke 14:28-30, “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you fir...

Imagine being tiny and defenseless and being tossed out like trash on the road where the only shelter you had was the thicket of wild brush poking at your tender pink skin. That was the reality of fiv...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Prior to the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1, commonly called the “Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. The vote of 215-214 fell almost exactly on a party-line...

I am excited to share that at least eight of the rural fire departments within House District 15 have been awarded grants to purchase new gear ranging from trucks, Jaws of Life and personal protective...

One of the most important things my parents taught my sister and me was that God is not only good and worthy of worship, but He is also faithful to us. We see this beautiful promise written in Psalm 1...

For a change of pace, let me ask you a question. Who do you say Jesus is? When Peter was asked this question, he said this in Mark 8:29, “You are the Messiah.” When C.S. Lewis approached this question...

The final days of the first session of the 60th Legislature have been full as lawmakers worked to finalize legislation and pass the state budget. This week, I presented the Senate amendments to House ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders have announced an agreement for the key elements to the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget. The plan for the estimated $12.6 billion budget includes...