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The deadline for the actuarial study regarding last session’s HB 2304 was Dec. 1. The bill...

Thanksgiving is a special time, not to just gather with friends and family while getting some...

Sen. Ron Sharp, R-Shawnee, filed two bills Nov. 22 to continue his efforts to improve...

On Nov. 1, more than 300 bills became law in Oklahoma. One that I’ve gotten some questions on...

Oklahoma has one of the highest percentages of married couples but, unfortunately, also one of the...

It’s unfortunate that in this day and time we’d even have to address such an issue as hate...

Nearly 90 new laws went into effect in July, and more than 300 will become effective Nov. 1. One of...

It was apparent after the September 2018 Senate interim studies on virtual schools that Epic would...

Interim studies are ongoing with more than 20 more scheduled in October. Last week, we had studies...

Interim studies are in full swing as legislative committees work to address various issues. More...

This week, I’ll continue discussing Epic’s problematic enrollment reporting issues and other pro...

The allegations and evidence against Epic Charter Schools is increasing. Some parents have been...

I recently wrote about the important role interim studies and working groups play in helping...

I hope everyone is enjoying being back in school. I’m sure many parents are glad to get back to...

There’s a lot happening at the Capitol. Since session adjourned, we’ve been attending meetings...

This week, I’d like to discuss how traditional public schools are funded as compared to charter...

Constituent emails and phone calls to my office have dramatically increased this past week wanting...

This year, America celebrates her 243rd birthday. As we celebrate July 4th, let’s not forget the p...

As you’ve probably heard by now, Gov. Stitt launched a new interactive, real-time website,...

All together, the Governor has signed more than 450 bills into law. Throughout session, I talked...

Senate Republicans announced a plan last Thursday that will be presented to the Governor and House...

Although, the U.S. is the only nation that attempts to educate all of its children, an October 2016...

Another deadline is behind us. A majority of legislation has been acted on and is either in the...

I was disappointed when my HB 1953 wasn’t approved last week. It would’ve allowed state...

For yet another year, the Oklahoma legislature was unable to meet its statutory requirement to fund...