Letters To The Editor

Oklahoma legislators have created all types of hype in its reported attempts to eliminate the income tax and the ad tax.

New Business Laws and Looking Ahead

As we conclude this series on new laws from the 2025 legislative session, I would like to thank everyone who has followed along. I’ve enjoyed sharing these updates because even though we’re long past our school days, learning never stops.

Changing Holiday Traditions

Last StandNo sooner is the swimming pool covered, and the flip flops put into winter storage, when the holiday season stampedes at us like a raging bull—fast, furious, and, although we know it’s coming, there’s still an element of surprise when it finally makes contact. Be honest.

Instrumental Tunes

This column is about musical inspirations. I typically write about a song that inspires a topic that means something to me personally, or means something at the time. The lyrics usually involve that subject matter.This week, the music hit me a little differently.

Capitol Comments

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is a time for us to reflect on what matters most. This is a moment for gratitude and for spending time with loved ones. We are also reminded of how fortunate we are to live in the United States, a country built on freedom and opportunity.

Tips for safe and informed charitable giving

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 24, 2025) – As the holiday giving season approaches, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is reminding Oklahomans to take precautions to ensure their charitable donations reach legitimate organizations and the causes they care about.Giving Tuesday is Dec.

CAPITOL REPORT

One of the most important responsibilities of the Legislature is to ensure that state government remains accountable to the people it serves. One of the ways that we do this is by overseeing how administrative rules are written, reviewed, and enforced in Oklahoma.

Forgiveness Sought in Advance

What I am about to reveal is unthinkable in the Southwest. It concerns something that could get me killed--and not a jury in Oklahoma would convict you! At four score plus, my conscience demands I reveal it. In computer-eeze, I must defrag my internal hard drive.

Protecting your generosity

As we approach the holiday season, Oklahomans will once again demonstrate the extraordinary generosity that defines our state.

Capitol Comments

After 43 days of a Democrat-driven shutdown, the government finally reopened last week. This legislation was identical to a package that Republican leadership offered in the Senate weeks ago, showing that this entire situation was political and avoidable.