OKLAHOMA CITY - Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) works with lawmakers to pursue policies which will benefit youth. Following every session, we select “Children’s Legislators...

Rest. It’s such a little word but it’s actually a crucial part of our physical, mental, and spiritual health. So why is it so hard for us to prioritize something that is so important to our well-being...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Convict 2253 runs for president The conviction of President Donald Trump on all 34 counts of the Hush Mon...

I have always been a very strong-willed child and with that came many arguments and conflicts with my parents and siblings. Oftentimes my ornery ways and my smart mouth would get me into trouble and I...

The Legislature officially adjourned “sine die” on Thursday. It has been an honor to serve House District 13 during the second session of the 59th Legislature. After weeks of intensive budget negotiat...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OI...

To the Editor: First, the Jewish nation has a right to exist and to defend itself. But this fascist government, run by the war criminal Benjamin Nut-n-yahoo (yeah, that’s not how it’s spelled but that...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Don’t thank a veteran on Memorial Day It’s never wrong to thank a veteran or active- duty military person...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Over the course of human history, people have had the tendency to revolt against authoritarianism. Whether you are reading certain scriptures in the Bible, studying history in school, ...

You can ask anyone who knows me (especially family members or close friends) and they will say I have never had any difficulty voicing my opinion or my concerns from childhood to adulthood. However, I...

There is no doubt that colleges across the nation are more and more starting to look like the 1960s. Within the last month buildings have been taken over and tent cities have sprung up on dozens of ca...

Based on widespread appeal, Carl Acuff Jr., will be back at the Plumb Theatre, June 1, at 7 p.m. Carl will be bringing a special tribute to Merle Haggard. We know how much everyone loves the songs Mer...

Last week, the House recognized National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day in Oklahoma. I want to thank all the law enforcement officers in House District 13 for keeping our communities safe...

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) recently held our annual Tulsa event, and it was a ringing success. Our team organized a viewing of a trailer for a new documentary bei...

The voice and concerns of the people I was born in Oklahoma City and lived in Yukon until moving to Tiger Mountain when I was four. We lived with my grandparents until we got our home built at Pierce ...

“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” This is the opening line of the most famous song to come out of the American Civil War, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Its author, Julia ...

Now is the time to call lawmakers to support childcare OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature is approaching the constitutionally binding end of the annual session which must occur by 5 p.m. on the ...

REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302S During their recent visit to the State Capitol, I had the priv i lege to honor the Muskogee Rougher football team, which won the Class 6A state football championship thi...

The older I get the more I realize, a mother’s work is never done. There is always something else that needs to be tackled for the day. Mothers are priceless in many ways and after I became one I now ...

Eufaula VFW Post 8798 is conducting a Buddy Poppy Fundraiser now through May 31. “Please come out to the VFW Post and support this amazing Veteran’s Relief fundraiser. Last year, we helped veterans wi...