Capitol Comments

Our adversaries continue to be emboldened as dangers to our country grow under President Biden. Sadly, this is not the first time I’ve had to say this. In November, I urged a strengthening of America’s position on the global stage in response to the numerous threats we face.

GENERALLY SPEAKING

I had the honor of testifying recently before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security about how the nation’s border crisis is imperiling public safety in Oklahoma. The Biden Administration’s failure to secure our border is a threat to public safety in our state and throughout the country.

OPINION

Tecumseh lost a true treasure this past week. Tecumseh Alumnus Raymond Talley passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, just shy of his 102nd birthday. Talley graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1941. After graduation, he served his country in the US Navy as a signalman aboard the USS Ashland.

Don’t Fear The Reaper!

Last week, my girls were chatting with me and one of them said something that was also a line in a song. Instead of answering her, I sang the next line of that song. This is a frequent occurrence with me. If I am comfortable around you, you’ll hear it often.

Vacations In The Campervan, Not Easy

We’re stuck in Clarabelle the Campervan parked beside the Colorado River, aka The River. The opposite bank is California. Normally, camping here offers a gorgeous stretch of rocky shoreline and palm trees. This trip, Mr.

Night Sky Report

While January continued the trend of well timed bad weather as bitterly cold Siberian and Artic air masses blasted thru the region and well into the Gulf Coast area causing many event cancellations and postponements, February, with an uncertain long range weather forecast, February is shaping up to...

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center was closed due to the snowy weather recently. Hope everyone was able to stay warm in spite of the weather. More icy weather is expected in the next few weeks of winter, and the center will close rather than put members and staff in danger. There is hope on the way on Feb.

Deterring Chinese Influence

The growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) across the globe and here at home has been a long-standing concern within Congress. China’s rapid economic growth and expanding global reach demand that we implement safeguards to protect America’s dominance.

I’m Proud To Be...

For some inexplicable reason, I can recall the lyrics to many Country Music songs, ditto for early Rock-n-Roll. So what?

Priorities & New Year Focus

As we enter 2024, many of us throughout Oklahoma are setting goals for the New Year. This is a time to focus on what we would like to accomplish and things we would like to achieve.