The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds its Fall Forum, our annual policy conference, allowing advocates to gather and discuss policies to improve the state for our youngest residents. ...

During this year’s legislative session, I have supported several bills to preserve the rights of the unborn with the goal of abolishing abortion. Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law landmark legislat...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. It still ...

Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting a page from House District 15, Luke Spradlin from Porum. I appreciate his eagerness to be involved and assist me throughout the week. He attended a couple of m...

Trying to raise godly, caring children in today’s sadistic and selfish society is often like trying to stay afloat when the entire crew is running around screaming the ship is on fire! Nobody even sai...

On Friday, the filing period for the 2022 elections occurred. In total, 569 candidates placed their names on the ballot for a variety of state offices. This was the fewest number of candidates seeking...

I have never visited a hot dog factory, but I have been warned against it by people who refuse to eat hot dogs afterwards. Apparently, lots of stuff can go into a hot dog, and none of it looks like so...

One of the hot news stories is the bill in Florida banning discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in elementary schools. The bill is called “Parental Rights in Education Bill” but has bee...

We continued committee meetings this week, and both of my House bills advanced through Senate committees. House Bill 3261, which establishes the American Quarter Horse as the state horse, passed the S...

The plight of children across our state often leaves me frustrated and searching for solutions. I am not alone, as many state leaders focus on solutions to children’s issues. The Oklahoma Institute fo...

I am pleased to let House District 13 residents know that work is now complete on Elm Grove Road between U.S. Highway 64 and the public lake access at the Spaniard Creek Recreation Area on the Webbers...

With all the controversy surrounding equal rights still today, women might be inclined to believe that we have come a long way, which in some areas, we might have. However, in many other circumstances...

114 Years Ago: Checotah Enquirer • April 3, 1908 HELD FOR TRIAL The courtroom in Justice Aud’s court was crowded to the doors Tuesday when the case of the state of Oklahoma against Lee Elrick and Jame...

We call them our “fur babies” but they are more like our “fur children.” Whether it’s a dog, cat, horse, cow, goat, pot-bellied pig, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, whatever - many of us become doting pa...

Ake, Roger M. Albright, Austin Michael Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Gary Don Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal...

Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them...

The filing period for elected offices at the county, state, and federal levels is one week away. While we will have some interesting choices for various offices, I would recommend not believing the me...

President Biden has officially submitted his budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year 2023. It should come as a surprise to no one that it consists of more reckless spending that will further exacer...

When I rely too heavily on one news source too long, I tend to see everything in life through my Cable News Goggles, and it’s terrifying! Regardless of which “lens” I choose, I walk away wondering if ...

It seems as if over the past several weeks the main questions my students have is about the Ukraine. This nation is rich in history even if, unfortunately, much of it has been conflict. Writing about ...