GENERALLY SPEAKING

It seems like every time a new audit of state government is released, taxpayers get more bad news about how their tax dollars are being handled.

Backing The Blue

There is no more noble duty than to serve others. Officers throughout Oklahoma, and across the nation put their lives on the line everyday so our communities are safer. Law enforcement is our essential line of defense in maintaining law and order, and they deserve our full support.

Addressing Antisemitism in America

College campuses across the nation have seen increased conflict, which ultimately has led to uncertainty and fear for many students. Without leadership from many universities across the nation, these conflicts have resulted in open hostility and in many cases anti-Semitic protests.

Senate Report

The next few weeks at the Capitol will be extremely busy because they will be the final few weeks of this legislative session. The Senate and House are constitutionally required to adjourn by 5 p.m. on May 31.

Job Expiration Date: NEVER

I’m a bit maudlin lately as my job as a “mother” recently expired. Every mother knows the day will come when our children become adults and move on in their own lives. For me, the last three decades have passed in a snap.Just between us, my son is so much smarter than I could ever dream of being.

Letters To The Editor

One Wednesday, several of my friends and I put up a Democratic message on a billboard on I-40 at mile marker 177. Sometime the following Saturday night thugs slit it to shreds.The message promoted Biden’s support of a woman’s right to choose. Some said it’s too controversial a subject.

Are You A Stacker Or Spreader?

Like it or not, we live in a world of increasing division based upon real or imagined characteristics or traits. This column will focus on humorous differences you may have overlooked.I first introduce the Stacker.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

“April showers bring May flowers” is an old quote. We at the Golden Age Center have been so thankful for the rain, but with it has come one of the worst tornado seasons to hit Oklahoma.

Senate Report

I recently got my first bill of this session signed into law. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed my Senate Bill 1524 after it unanimously passed both legislative chambers.

For Four Years, She Stayed Clear Of Covid

From March 2020 through to the end of 2021, Mr. Right and I hunkered down and put a sign on the front gate declaring “Isolation in Progress. DO NOT ENTER!” adding a caricature of a giant, ugly virus germ-shooting green glop from its fanged mouth, and it seemed to work.