I am starting the column this week with exciting news. House Bill 2398, my bill that would provide mental health coverage to first responders, passed the Senate. By addressing mental health concerns, ...

We live in a world today where the next generation has a misguided sense of entitlement. They have a self-absorbed view with little regard to their impact on anyone else. They simple believe they are ...

Mockery of democracy Letter To the editor: Kevin Stitt and his mini me, Ryan Walters, continue to make a mockery of democracy. Thinking they have some mandate from the hicks in the sticks who voted ov...

Recently it has been overwhelming, the number of deaths in and around our little town and in our corner of the world astounding even to me, someone who has dealt with a lot of personal deaths and work...

My lilacs are in full bloom. I think this year is the best year so far. It’s exciting. Last year I made lilac tea. This year, with some research I have found you can make lilac wine, syrup, tea, jelly...

A Week of Disappointment from the State Capitol OKLAHOMA CITY – Another deadline for hearing legislation has been reached at the State Capitol, and it was a most unusual and disappointing week. Oklaho...

This week we wrapped up the thirdreading deadline for legislation to pass from its opposite chamber. Once a bill passes its opposite chamber, it can move to the governor if it’s unamended. If bills ar...