Path To Election Integrity

After having oversight of Oklahoma’s election board as a State Senator, I can say with certainty that Oklahoma has some of the best election processes in the entire country. Voting is safe, it is secure, and we receive the results on election night.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center was closed for the 4th. Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July in celebration of America’s independence! My dad was never one to spend money on fireworks that would just be blown up, so we usually celebrated with our cousins because they had fireworks.

Capitol Report

This week, I want to cover the new laws passed by the Legislature that relate to alcohol, tobacco and other controlled substances. House Bill 2095 modifies several components of law regarding medical marijuana licensing, regulations enforcement, and business operations.

Sanity’s Last Stand

Years ago, I named this column “Sanity’s Last Stand” because I was middle-aged, menopausal, and trying to find things to write about for a biweekly column. There were many adventures that I survived and thrived on, and those insane moments haven’t diminished in my mind.

Letters To The Editor

I recently experienced a situation where I needed to request an easement requiring city commission approval. I missed the deadline for the agenda by one day, so now have to wait an entire month to have the issue addressed.

Cows & Cabbage

Amidst the hustle and bustle following the April 19 tornado, a little piece of history slipped by. At Countywide & Sun, we were researching the origins of our paper. Our front page indicates that we reached our 100th volume on May 4, which is a remarkable achievement for any business.

Regulation Run Down

House Republicans recently passed legislation to fight against extreme executive overreach. In his first year, President Biden added more than $200 billion in new regulatory costs.

For The Love Of A Dog

A few years ago, Mr. Right and I had to forego a vacation because every cent saved for our trip was dumped into our dog. I told the vet that the dog was my vacation this year. He laughed and told me our dog was his vacation, too. Not funny, Doc.

Letters To The Editor

We welcome your letters. All letters must be signed and must include a phone number for verification (it will not be printed). Mail letters to P.O. Box 38, Tecumseh; e-mail to editor@countywidenews.com, or bring them by our office at 101 N. Broadway.

CAPITOL REPORT

This session, education remained at the top of our priorities. An education package, outlined below in a few bills, was the result of months of negotiations between the House and Senate, and I’m glad we were able to get something across the finish line in time.