Capitol Comments

In our state, we live by the line, “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it’ll change.” It’s an acknowledgment of the state’s unpredictable weather patterns, which can be both a blessing and a curse.

Like Watching Cheese Age

The computer has become a main source of socialization and entertainment these days, especially tech-savvy users, with good reason. Just about anything anyone needs or wants can be found by Googling it on the Internet. Buy and sell houses on the Internet. Find love on the Internet.

“Sometimes I Thank God For Unanswered Prayers”

I am not a huge country music fan, but as an Oklahoma girl, who grew up in the 1980-90’s, it was hard not to be a Garth Brooks fan. Some of his songs are pretty wild; have you actually listened and processed the words to “That Summer?” If you haven’t, do yourself an favor and don’t.

Where Do Swamp Creatures Sleep?

OK, I can almost hear some quick-witted reader say, “In a bed!” My question is a bit more complicated. In fact, the answer impacts our taxes, which hits our pocketbooks.

Night Sky Report

The weather continued to cause problems with good viewing nights during March. The better/ clearer nights seem to occur when the Moon is prominent which, as we all know, reduces our ability to be able to see the dimmer objects such as Nebulae and Galaxies.

Conservative Issues at Forefront of Capitol

Thursday, March 14, was our last day to pass House bills through the House floor, and I want to highlight a few pieces of legislation we approved before the deadline.If citizens don’t have confidence in the election system, our democracy loses.

Bathing Suit Shopping? Bring Your Own Mirror

With warm weather comes a horrible task. Swimsuit shopping is one of my lifetime top ten most humiliating actions only second to having my normally quiet child telling the person behind us on the grocery checkout line that his mommy wears really big underwear (using hand gestures). For no reason!

Say Yes, Shawnee

On April 2nd, Shawnee voters will have to make decisions on more than just a new school board member. They will also vote on two bond proposals, both of which will not increase taxes.

Capitol Comments

Every year, the State of the Union serves as an opportunity for the President to come to Congress and address the people on the well-being of our country.

CAPITOL REPORT

It’s been a busy few weeks at the State Capitol, and I want to provide some updates about what’s happening at the House as we continue session.Earlier this month, the House Republican Caucus elected current Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert of Bristow as our speakerdesignate for the 60th Legislature.