CAPITOL COMMENTS

The People’s House is back, but unfortunately, still under serious restrictions thanks to House Democrats. Speaker Pelosi recently announced the first phase of the reopening of the Capitol, which includes resuming tours starting on March 28.

Valentine’s Day In New York City

I only caught a glimpse through the doorway as we left the gallery. A single, bronze figure, face uplifted. But instantly, I knew it—Degas’ Little Dancer. As a child taking ballet lessons, that statue— and Degas’ work in general—stands out in my memory.

Senate Notes

When I first sought a seat in the Oklahoma Senate some six years ago, one of the top concerns citizens shared with me over and over was the need to make medical care and medication more accessible and affordable.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Have you ever been on a treasure hunt? I feel like I often am as I hunt for something that I misplaced. All of us have treasures in our homes that we value, not for their expensive value but rather for their sentimental value from our family or ancestors.

Area Students Page at OK House

Josie Hilton and Brody Miller, both juniors at Tecumseh High School (THS), served as pages for Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, at the Oklahoma State Capitol March 21-March 24 during the second session of the 58th Legislature.

Combatting Illegal Marijuana Grows

Since medical marijuana became legal in 2018, Oklahoma has been playing catch-up to regulating the industry boom it brought.

The Garden Creates Less Food Waste

Mr. Right grows a large, well-diverse vegetable garden. This year he added a massive number of strawberry plants. I’ve discovered a few things through his love of gardening. The veggie garden reminds me of the sacrifices made by generations of people during WWII.

Senate Review

As is customary, it was a short week at the Capitol due to spring break, but we were still extremely productive. We had more than 70 bills on our agenda on Monday and Tuesday. Of those, two were mine – Senate Bills 1184 and 1147.

CAPITOL COMMENTS

Vladimir Putin’s catastrophic assault against the independent country of Ukraine is a truly heinous act that jeopardizes the stability of Europe and peace across the globe.

CAPITOL NOTES

On Monday, I presented and passed House Bill 3190 on the floor of the House. The goal of the bill is to put families back together whenever possible, and if they can’t be reunified, then to ensure we don’t leave the child hanging in the foster care system.