Results of Border Crisis

A nation is not a nation without borders. In President Biden’s first 100 days, he took more than 94 executive actions on immigration that directly resulted in the wide-open southern border and historic crisis we are seeing today.

Counting Sheep For Fun, Not Sleep

It was just after dawn as a cold drizzling rain dampened our winter coats. The cross street was crowded with cars and people waiting for the annual event called The Trailing of the Sheep. “Here they come!” came a shout, followed immediately by a scream, “DEER!”

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor There is a Moving and Shaking in America Needful reminder: I am not a prophet or the son of a prophet; I am not a human Richter scale; however, I daily encounter ordinary people, here and elsewhere, that validate my belief that something long-since hoped for is about to happen.

The View From The Hill

Socialist Economic Policies Are Not the Solution for Lowering Prescription Drug Costs By Senator James Lankford (R-OK) We all agree drug prices are too high and that something must be done. Where we may disagree is on how to bring down prescription drug prices.

Night Sky Report

The weather has given us quite a ride this year going many days without rain during the summer causing drought conditions and an early freeze in October but we were able to squeeze in a few really good viewing nights here and there.

Campaigning Is So Much Different Now

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your mailbox--- they are here again! It is campaign literature time once more. I came very close to changing my name to Current Resident during the blizzard of campaign literature in the primaries.

Capitol Comments

Before the coronavirus pandemic, our economy was strong. President Biden and House Democrats inherited an economy that was poised to return to its peak. In 2020, the average rate of inflation was only around 1.2% and gas and utility costs were affordable.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center is decked out for one of our favorite times of the year, Halloween. This tradition of jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treat goodies, and dressing up in scary costumes was originated in Ireland and Scotland and brought to the USA in the 19th century by those immigrants.

Capitol Report

State Rep. Danny Sterling Encouraging Economic Development Fall is officially in the air, and I hope you have been taking advantage of the beautiful weather lately! While the Legislature is not in session right now, work continues year-round to help improve our state’s economic outlook.

A Nation That’s Safe

A core responsibility of our government is to provide safety and security to the American people. Concerningly, Democrats in Washington have not only ignored this critical duty but have actively made our nation less safe.