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Delaying American potential
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Delaying American potential
November 3, 2022
Joe Biden declared war on American energy the day he took office. He has fulfilled his campaign promise to shut down American oil and gas production, sending energy prices soaring – an act of pure cru...
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General Election approaching
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General Election approaching
November 3, 2022
The general election is in less than two weeks, and I want to share important information for the upcoming election. You can vote early Wed., Nov. 2 through Fri., Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat....
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To the Editor:
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To the Editor:
October 27, 2022
Kevin Stitt says he wants to do more of the same that he did in his first four years in the next four. Now there’s some real trick or treat stuff. In fact, in that vein every time he enters a room the...
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To the Editor:
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To the Editor:
October 27, 2022
It is just amazing how Markwayne Mullin is so quick to blame others. Example: back around October 2020 Donald Trump made the statement “If I don’t get re-elected then gas prices will increase.” When g...
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Politics of man
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Politics of man
October 27, 2022
As we near another election I see more politics of man that only benefit them. I watch more politicians and political parties sling their mud in these sloppy debates over which one is the cleaner pig,...
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2022 Midterm Elections
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2022 Midterm Elections
October 27, 2022
With the midterms approaching, it is finally time for the American people to voice their opinion of the Biden presidency, or so we are being told. This is a common story. Every four years with midterm...
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The budget shortfall at our southern border
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The budget shortfall at our southern border
October 27, 2022
Communities across the nation are left vulnerable to Biden’s open border policies regardless of their proximity to our Southern Border. Despite cries from Republicans in the halls of Congress and conc...
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Successful fall forum sets stage for 2023 Legislature
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Successful fall forum sets stage for 2023 Legislature
October 20, 2022
Over this past week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) held our 22nd annual Fall Forum. This conference seeks to bring together leaders in various fields of serving youth to allow them ...
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Applying for a nomination to a Service Academy
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Applying for a nomination to a Service Academy
October 20, 2022
As a Member of Congress, I have the honor of nominating students from the Second District to our country’s prestigious service academies. The decision to apply to a service academy is an incredibly pe...
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Bandie for life
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Bandie for life
October 20, 2022
As I had the opportunity to take band homecoming pictures over the weekend, I began to reminisce about days gone by way too quickly. It has been 38 years since I was a part of the Class of Checotah Ma...
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Study on four-day schools
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Study on four-day schools
October 20, 2022
On Wednesday, I presented my experiences with Cottonwood Public Schools before the House Common Education Committee during an interim study examining four-day schools. The main things we wanted to tak...
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Improving health outcomes in rural Oklahoma
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Improving health outcomes in rural Oklahoma
October 13, 2022
Rural Oklahomans face a set of unique challenges accessing quality health care. I’ve introduced a few bills over the past week to address these needs and improve health outcomes in the Second District...
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Good intentions, unintended consequences
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Good intentions, unintended consequences
October 13, 2022
With better than a quarter century of my life spent in advocacy, including 12 years as a state Representative, I’ve seen many good and more than several “less desirable” ideas work their way through t...
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Did you know?
October 13, 2022
Your residence address determines your legislative districts, school district, municipal district, precinct polling place and more. You may have a different mailing address, but it is the address wher...
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Study on four-day schools approaching
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Study on four-day schools approaching
October 13, 2022
This week, I’ll present during an interim study before the House Common Education Committee examining four-day schools. The study is hosted by Rep. Danny Sterling and took place Wednesday, Oct. 12, be...
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WISH you never have to walk in my shoes
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WISH you never have to walk in my shoes
October 13, 2022
Due to October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I will once again do my part to shine a light on this horrific plight in our community. However, I WISH (or should I say W.I.S.H. which stands f...
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Let?s be clear
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Let?s be clear
October 6, 2022
Last week, the House met in special session to distribute a portion of Oklahoma’s $1.8 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Because of my background as a psychologist, I was aske...
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Our commitment to America
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Our commitment to America
October 6, 2022
One-party Democratic rule in Washington is not working. Their out-of-touch policies and reckless spending have led our country down a path Americans can’t afford. The Republican Commitment to America ...
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Some heroes never disappoint
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Some heroes never disappoint
October 6, 2022
There is an old saying about never meeting your heroes for fear of being let down. I am sure there are many examples in which people can point to which would demonstrate this. I have been fortunate t...
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A stroll down memory lane at Honor Heights Park
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A stroll down memory lane at Honor Heights Park
October 6, 2022
On Sunday afternoon after church, I was feeling a little restless and decided to pack a little picnic lunch and head out to Honor Heights Park. As I went under the arch entrance, I wondered how many t...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Gear up and grab your green
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Gear up and grab your green
March 5, 2026
Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...
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52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze
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52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze
March 5, 2026
Checotah hosted their 52nd Annual Band Daze February 19 – 20 with 35 bands from across the state of Oklahoma competing in the twoday competition. Canadian HS Band directed by Glenn Sizemore and Barbar...
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
By Staff Reports 
March 5, 2026
This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...
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