With the shooting of Muslims at prayer in New Zealand and reports of violence towards Christians in foreign lands, there has been a great deal of talk lately about religious tolerance.   Depending on ...

I would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls, food, visits and your concern during my recovery from my accident. Frank Davis

If you want to help pay for your children’s college educations, you might want to consider contributing to a 529 plan. With this plan, your earnings grow federally tax-free, as long as the withdrawals...

It’s no secret that Oklahoma and Texas have a rich history in oil and gas. In the early 1900s, people from all over the country rushed to the two states to drill and communities were built around the ...

While awaiting hearings in McIntosh County District Court on charges related to an armed robbery in February, suspect Joshua Dewayne Funburg, 34, was arrested by federal agents and charged with felony...

The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at the dis...

With the end of session drawing closer, I joined my colleagues in the Legislature and the Governor to announce our budget agreement on Wednesday. This year’s historic budget is fiscally responsible an...

Dear Editor, News stories tell about students using their digital platform to bully, to send inappropriate or illegal sexual content, or to send terroristic threatening messages. Can this happen in ou...

Recently it was Child Advocacy Day at the State Capitol, and I’d like to thank everyone who came out in support of policies that benefit children. We were joined by more than 100 Oklahomans who partic...

Oh the joy a new baby brings into your life! You stare in total wonder of how beautiful and precious this child is and count all ten little fingers and toes.   Gone are the nine months of this little ...

 The men and women of our law enforcement put their lives on the line each day to protect our families and our communities. They sacrifice holidays, weekends, and other precious time with family and f...

A child abuse case was made public last week that occurred in my hometown of Rush Springs. I was sickened by what was reported and want to take this column to remind Oklahomans of their obligation und...

This was another busy week at the House. As session begins to wrap up, we’re continuing to hear Senate amendments to House bills. Many legislators are also spending time in conference committees to wo...

The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at the dis...

It’s true you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, and this 50-year-old dog really isn’t interested in jumping through hoops anymore. But since I seem to be caught in the middle of two opposite worlds -...

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. This special holiday reminds us of the joy we receive from the powerful bond between mother and child. To help mark the occasion, you may want to consider making cert...

The House has been busy this week considering Senate amendments to various House bills. If a bill received amendments in the opposite chamber, it must return to the chamber of origin for the new amend...

In the past month, I have received approximately 25 inquiries: “I am waiting forever for my computer to work.” What they are saying is the processing speed has degraded over time. This is a common pro...

It’s almost impossible to save too much for retirement. After all, you could spend two, or even three, decades as a retiree. And retirement is not cheap – even if you maintain a relatively modest life...

OKLAHOMA CITY – More people have moved out of Oklahoma in recent years than have moved in from other states, an indication of better job prospects in other parts of the country. The troubling shift ha...