logo
Login Subscribe
Google Play App Store
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinion
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
      • Opinion
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
Staying busy during interim
commentary
September 21, 2023
Staying busy during interim
By State Rep. Randy Randleman (405) 557-7375 randy.randleman@okhouse.gov

This Week at the Capitol

Since Oklahoma’s Legislature only meets from the beginning of February to the end of May, we are currently in our interim period, which takes up the remainder of the year. While I haven’t been at the State Capitol often during this interim period, I have of course continued to work for the people of House District 15.

Recently, I’ve had the privilege of meeting with representatives from numerous cellular phone companies, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and US Cellular, as well as with leaders from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office.

These meetings have centered around a bill I filed during last session to place certain restrictions on cell phones for individuals under the age of 18. Our discussions involved various approaches to protecting minors from viewing inappropriate content, including pornography. These conversations also included information gathered by college students who have been studying these types of issues.

During our most recent meeting on Aug. 2, approximately 10 of us discussed appropriate options to protect our children. This meeting brings professionals together to establish filters on our phone that keeps children from viewing pornographic and other harmful material. This always involves cost and considering a professional way to establish this on phones.

We still have more work to do, but this is clearly a topic that warrants serious conversation. I will keep you updated regarding the issues involving this, as it does affect every parent and child in Oklahoma.

Additionally, I continue to work with the Corps of Engineers to solve the multiple problems we have been attending to across the lake.

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of traveling to Normandy, France, with over 40 members of the Oklahoma House to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Executive Leadership Development Program.

While in Normandy, we studied the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, which ultimately turned the tide of World War II. We visited several historical sites around France, including the American Cemetery in Normandy, which is the final resting place of over 9,300 U.S. soldiers.

The whole experience was absolutely surreal and deeply moving. It brought a greater understanding of what our veterans sacrificed for our freedom, and I was grateful for the opportunity to attend and remain incredibly thankful for the brave soldiers who sacrifice for our nation.

Rep. Randy Randleman, a Republican, represents House District 15 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His district includes Haskell County and portions of McIntosh, Muskogee, Le Flore and Pittsburg counties.

Checotah lit up the sky this 4th of July
A: Main, News...
Checotah lit up the sky this 4th of July
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 10, 2025
The City of Checotah showed off its bold stripes, bright stars and brave hearts this Fourth of July after working countless hours so residents could celebrate their freedom with lots of family fun and...
this is a test
A: Main, News...
Sexual Assault Awareness Honor Walk
July 10, 2025
Friday, July 11 at 12 p.m. Posey Park, Eufaula Show your support for survivors Take a stand against violence! Muscogee (Creek) Nation Center for Victim Services
this is a test
A: Main, News...
Annual Memorial Service planned at Honey Springs Battlefield
July 10, 2025
CHECOTAH — Honey Springs Battlefield will hold its annual memorial service on Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. to honor the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs near Checotah. The service ...
this is a test
Farewell to Checotah’s friend, Jerri Reaves
A: Main, News...
Farewell to Checotah’s friend, Jerri Reaves
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 10, 2025
Last Thursday family and friends said goodbye to former city councilwoman Jerri Reaves who had passed away on June 26 at the age of 82. Jerri graduated from Checotah High School in 1962. In 1980, she ...
this is a test
News
Trump administration freezes over $70 million state’s education funds
By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE 
July 10, 2025
States won’t receive funds from six federal programs, including after-school care and English learner support, until further notice. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Trump administration is indefinitely withholdin...
this is a test
News
Jeff Starling launches campaign for attorney general
July 10, 2025
TULSA ––Jeff Starling, Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment, has officially announced his candidacy for Attorney General of Oklahoma. Starling is a conservative, attorney, businessman, and d...
this is a test
United for Oklahoma
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Plumb Theatre News
News
Plumb Theatre News
By MATTIE AND PAUL MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
July 10, 2025
Never too early to start singing and the HALLELUJAH HONEYS are representative of that. Kate Andrews will be singing and playing with two other Honeys, Aubree,13, and Charlee, 10. They are some cuties ...
this is a test
Freedom Fest
News
Freedom Fest
July 10, 2025
Checotah residents celebrated their freedom with lots of family fun and fireworks on July 4th weekend at Freedom Fest.
this is a test
Police training
News
Police training
July 10, 2025
Recently local law enforcement trained for two days on different scenarios that might arise during traffic stops, hostage situations, domestic disturbances, and more.
this is a test
News
Two from area on UCO Honor Rolls
July 10, 2025
EDMOND - Two from this area have made he University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls; a distinction given to those who achieve the highest acad...
this is a test
Warriors of God, ready yourselves
commentary
Warriors of God, ready yourselves
July 10, 2025
Of my 56 years of being in this world, 50 of those years I have been filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. I was only six years old when I attended my first Tiger Mount...
this is a test
Facebook
Twitter
Tweets
Twitter
Tweets

MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT
300-A S. Broadway
Checotah, OK
74426

(918) 473-2313

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Mcintosh Democrat

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy