OKLAHOMA CITY -Children will often call for a “do-over” when involved in a game on the playground. Similarly, golfers might take a “mulligan” to attempt a shot a second time when the first went awry. ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and every year we are proud to walk for the cause. The past few years we have stood up against domestic violence by bringing a “Chalk Walk” to the communit...

Many of you are probably like me and feel fall is the best of the seasons. With fall, the heat starts to break with cooler temperatures. The fall foliage is amazing, especially where I grew up in Virg...

The Oklahoma House of Representatives convened for a special session on Oct. 3 and 4. Earlier this year, Gov. Stitt called the Legislastatistics ture to deliver on three specific pieces of legislation...

This Week at the Capitol Before I dive into my column, I want to briefly update my constituents on my health. As some of you may know, I had five bypasses done last year. The operations were successfu...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to acknowledge survivors and to serve as a voice for those who are being victimized. As Oklahoma is plagued by domestic violence m...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oral health plays a vital role in our overall wellbeing, and yet, many individuals face significant barriers in obtaining adequate dental care, ranging from insurance coverage to dista...

In a world where we can stay connected 24-7 to our jobs, we must intentionally stop to relax, reset and reconnect with our Creator, our friends and our purpose for our healths sake and our own sanity ...

The cost of caring ot. dVonrUoà' Sometimes “the cost of caring” for others and even animals can leave you physically, emotionally and financially drained. I know the “cost of caring” because I moved m...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Two recent studies show Oklahomans are struggling with poverty levels above the national average. A report released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau validated another report releas...

As Oklahomans have voted to implement M e d i c aid expansion, legalize Watch marijuana I and enact criminal justice reforms, the state’s method of direct democracy has drawn heightened scrutiny from ...

Letter to the Editor: I want to take this time to say “Mvto” to all tribal citizens for your support during my campaign. I greatly appreciated all the campaign forums and those who made it possible. I...

What is interesting about studying political parties is that there are no founding documents that set rules for how they behave or what their function should be. For most political issues, I like to s...

Constitution Day and the Kid Governor Program OKLAHOMA CITY - On Sept. 17 each year, Constitution Day is held. This is a special day for me as it often allows the opportunity to visit with students ab...

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. Whi...

WOW! After some serious media posts over students being reprimanded by local law enforcement over school vandalism I wonder what are we truly teaching the next generation? I don’t care how cute you th...

With all the political fighting in our nation, I feel Willie and Waylon need to re-release their hit song about Luckenbach, Texas, with a new chorus that says we are feuding like the Democrats and Rep...

For the Children INSTITUTE ADVOCACY The Horrors of Human Trafficking Part 3 of 3 OKLAHOMA CITY - Over the past two weeks, I have shared some critical information on the horrors human trafficking. This...

America changed on September 11, 2001 when the Twin Towers were destroyed in a terrorist attack that has become known as simply 9/11. However, it’s not that simple. In fact, its still hard to believe ...

I have always been raised in church and gave my heart to the Lord and felt His spirit move on me when I was only five years old at Tiger Mountain church camp. Of course over the years, I have fallen f...