WASHINGTON – As a teacher shortage crisis worsens in the U.S. three years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, national and state education leaders said a structural disruption is creating sh...

The power of a name is quite profound. I believe a person’s name is one of the greatest connections to their own identity and individuality. A name ties you to your past ancestry and it ties your chil...

I have chickens. One hen in particular goes broody at least twice a year. She always disappears from the flock, ending up in an old rusty wheelbarrow on the backside of my neighbors shed. Fortunately,...

OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is pleased to be working this year on a project with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma that will raise awareness about ac...

Joe Biden likes to say, “show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” When looking at his latest budget request, it’s clear this president values higher taxes, massive spending and more gov...

This session has been one with many meetings and committee meetings about mental health, health, pandemics, and infrastructure. I recently met with the new CEO of the Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services,...

There is nothing more surreal than the beauty of God’s timing. As I walked through over 150,000 tulips at the “Tulip Extravaganza” in Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs, AR this weekend I stood in awe of H...

On Wednesday, March 8, the Oklahoma Youth Expo officially started. OYE is the world’s largest junior livestock show. Every March, more than 7,000 4-H and FFA members bring more than 13,000 head of ca...

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Monday, March 6, Oklahomans gathered at the State Capitol Building at 6 a.m. to honor the memory of those Oklahomans who fell victim to COVID 19. Organized by state Sen. Paul Rosin...

Does anyone ever really benefit by the blame game? Whether an adult or a child, nobody does well with shaming and blaming. In fact, I believe the blame game is nothing but a losing game. Blaming doesn...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The conversation about free and reduced-cost breakfast and lunch availability for students is happening at the Oklahoma State Capitol this session. Three lawmakers have filed legislati...

One thing I’ve learned over the years as a woman, we are all beautiful in our own way and we are beautifully broken to let the light out to bless and lead others. I am reminded of the beautifully brok...

It is deadline week at the State Capitol, so dozens of bills are being heard as we finish up committee work. I want to briefly discuss my bills that have passed in committee over the past several week...

Over the next several weeks, I want to dive into the bills I filed for the 2023 legislative session. Starting with House Bill 1040, which would separate the state playoffs for unrestricted, or public,...

I believe women change the world because they are unique and astonishing beings. Women woo their mates with beauty and brains, becoming their helpmate in all stages of their mate’s life. Life itself c...

For the first session of the 59th Legislature, my top priorities are tax reform, workforce development, protecting Oklahoma values, supporting public schools and parental choice. With that said, this...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The 1st Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature is in full swing! Lawmakers have been working at the Oklahoma State Capitol for over two weeks now, and bills are moving through the c...

While my day job has me serving as Chief of Police in Muskogee, I am writing today more as a father and grandfather who is also the product of a family marred by substance abuse. Substance abuse is no...

Over the past century, Oklahoma has played a crucial role in our nation’s military readiness. Our five world-class installations have been instrumental in training America’s warfighters, while our mun...

I believe the power of touch is truly profound and should never be underestimated. Whether it’s a caring hug from a friend, a sweet kiss on the forehead from a loved one or an encouraging pat on the b...