Bills On Business, Tech, Families

This week, I want to highlight a handful of bills related to business, technology and children and family policies.

Biden’s Wide Open Border Is Killing Oklahomans

Oklahomans have told me they don’t hear much about the southern border anymore on the national news, so it must be better. I’m sorry to tell you, it’s worse. The national media has just stopped covering it. I’ll let you guess why.

Democrats’ Out-Of-Touch Appropriations Package

It’s clear that the excessive spending pushed through this Congress by Speaker Pelosi and Democrats has been a key driver of the over 40-year high inflation and dire economic situation facing Americans.

It’s Been A Challenging Summer Experience

Interning at the Countywide and Sun was the first time I had worked in the journalism field. I was a little nervous heading into my first day, but the staff welcomed me, and our publisher had recently hired an office manager who started the same day as me.

Sample Ballots Available For Aug. 23 Election

Sample ballots are now available for the August 23, 2022 Runoff Primary, Shawnee General Runoff and the Konawa Special School Proposition Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.

NIGHT SKY REPORT

July had a couple of interesting events including the planetary alignments during the early part of the month and with the weather cooperating, for the most part, we were able to get in several good viewing sessions.

The Bare Economic Standard Of Men’s Underwear

I was reading an article from The Washington Post that expressed the use of men’s underwear as a leading economic indicator. And I quote, “Sales of men’s underwear typically are stable because they rank as a necessity.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

July has been a month for celebrating, and the Golden Age Center had lots of things to celebrate. The winners of the Father’s Day giveaway were Patrick Breen and Gil Dildine; although all the men who were fathers felt like winners.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

We welcome your Letters To The Editor. 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 108 E. Washington.

CAPITOL REPORT

In continuing to look at the work we accomplished this past legislative session, this week I am focusing on corrections and county and municipal government measures that will make a difference for our local communities and our state overall.