Securing Our Elections from Foreign Interference

Oklahoma has some of the strongest protections in place to ensure a secure election system. Other states cannot say the same. It is the American people’s right to choose their elected officials, but over the years our foreign adversaries have found ways to interfere in our democratic systems.

The Summer Heat

My floatie bumped against the sides of the swimming pool as I lazily paddled around for the last time this summer. We bought the pool at an end-of-summer sale six years ago. It’s barely wide enough to fit my blow-up float. I easily bounce from pool wall to pool wall without much effort.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center wants to thank Terry Martin of Oklahoma Legal Aid Services for her recent visit and update on important legal matters to consider if you are over 18 years of age and own real or personal property. Their office is located at 316 N.

Major Education Accomplishments

The Legislature adjourned sine die on May 30, meaning we are now in our “interim” period, which means we’re between regular sessions.Our next session starts in February after all the members are officially sworn in in November.

Capitol Comments

The service members who put their lives on the line every day for their country deserve to have their nation put them first. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is one of the most important pieces of legislation that Congress works on every year.

How Are You Remembered?

Last week I went to the hospital to get an MRI on my knee. It was my first MRI, and I’m thankful it was just for my knee because just being lifted and sucked into that tube up to my chest triggered my claustrophobic panic button.

Confessions Of A Country Bumpkin

Perhaps the best way to define a word is to use synonyms. A “Country Bumpkin” is a yokel, a rube, a clodhopper, a plowboy, a hayseed, and a hick. (My thanks to “Roget’s Thesaurus.”) Older readers might also recognize “What a maroon!”— Bugs Bunny.

Law And Order This Legislative Session

The state Legislature’s recently concluded 2024 session was a productive one for public safety in Oklahoma. I appreciate the work of our lawmakers to prioritize law and order and to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to hold criminals accountable.

Letters To The Editor

Every time someone builds a residential or commercial building inside the Shawnee city limits, the city receives sales and/or use tax for the materials used. Afterward, the resident generates sales or use tax when they purchase furnishings and shop local.

To The Man I Married

It was only 11 years ago that we met. You, from Los Angeles, California; me from Long Island, New York. It was a miracle we found each other in the middle of Oklahoma. You called it “lightning in a bottle.” I believe you were my gift from God.On that day, East met West.