We have another election right around the corner, and I want to provide some information on important dates and deadlines. Tues., Aug. 23 is the runoff primary election, so you will be voting between ...

114 Years Ago: Checotah Enquirer • July 24, 1908 Democratic Ratification Last night the Democratic club met in Tuckabatchee Hall. It had been planned to have this meeting some few days ago but it fail...

I once watched a movie about people trapped in a New York City subway tunnel, and above all, they knew to avoid the third rail. Electrically powered subways derive their power through contact with a h...

Governor Kevin Stitt recently signed a new law that will enable registered voters who are blind to vote by electronic absentee ballots in Oklahoma, if they are unable to vote at their precinct polling...

When I say the words “prized possessions” what comes to mind? Your home, your jewelry, your children? Well, not surprisingly, it’s different for everyone, especially men and women. Though there is an ...

While things are quiet at the Capitol, I’m taking this opportunity to explain some bills I’ve previously worked on, since there was not enough time to go through each of them in depth during the busyn...

The money that your federal government spends is divided into two categories: mandatory spending, where Congress unacceptably put it on autopilot, and discretionary spending, which has to be directed ...

Remember the bliss of summertime? For a child, nothing but Christmas compares to the last day of school and the beginning of summer vacation. Exciting conquests and sleeping late. Vacations, camps, sw...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is gearing up for our annual gala on July 30. The Heroes Ball, held as a simulcast event from locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, allows OICA to reco...

I recently attended the Council of State Government’s Southern Legislative Conference, held in Oklahoma City this year. CSG is a nationwide nonpartisan organization serving state elected and appointed...

The loss of America’s energy independence has unsurprisingly come with consequences. The most obvious to consumers is the increased pain at the pump. However, there is one consequence that is less app...

I have always loved animals of every kind. Whether it was dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats and even piglets, it didn’t matter. I just loved every creature God created for us to enjoy. In fact, He even ...

Tuesday, June 28, was Oklahoma’s primary election for many statewide, legislative and county races. Any race without a candidate receiving over 50% of the vote will proceed to a runoff election on Aug...

Chocolate and coffee have been a staple and a positive power not just in my life but in many people’s daily routines for years. Thank goodness, because without chocolate I may not have made it through...

115 Years Ago: Checotah Enquirer • July 10, 1908 Snake Scare Is Over Sheriff Odom, who was called to Henryetta, telephoned his wife here yesterday that the “Snakes” were dispersing and were laying dow...

In addition to high temperatures, summer means legislative work shifts to interim studies. For those not familiar, interim studies are requested reviews of policy by lawmakers held through an official...

Here in Oklahoma, one of the main topics of conversation is the weather, but I’d say transportation is right after that. People want to know when a road they rely on is going to be repaired, or how lo...

As I am sitting on my balcony of a boat traveling down the Mosel River in Germany, passing picturesque villages founded before Christopher Columbus was even born, I am in awe of this place with its ca...

On July 4, 1776, our Founding Fathers daringly took steps of defiance to separate the colonies from the British monarchy and tyrannical government. They had a vision of a nation governed by the people...

I’ve been attending many events in the district to celebrate one of my favorite holidays, but as we enjoy the Fourth of July, let’s be sure we don’t overlook the significance of Independence Day. Our ...