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historically Speaking
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historically Speaking
May 1, 2025
There are many like me who may be a bit confused about tariffs. In theory, tariffs, taxes on imported goods, seem like something I would support. After all, if nothing else, I am pro-America. And anyt...
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Capitol Update
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Capitol Update
May 1, 2025
Rep. Neil Hays 405-557-7302 The last two weeks have been full of meaningful work at the Capitol, especially within the Government Oversight Committee. I’m proud to report that as the vice chair of the...
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Teach your children
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Teach your children
April 24, 2025
I believe one of the greatest privileges as a parent is the responsibility of teaching your children about Jesus. Do you talk to your kids about Jesus? Deuteronomy 6:7 says “You shall teach them dilig...
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Shades of Gray (and Red Dirt) lead to political civility
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Shades of Gray (and Red Dirt) lead to political civility
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
April 24, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Do you consider your world view as “black & white” versus “shades of gray?” For my entire life, I can only remember a few times in my younger days that I felt so strongly about one sid...
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Letters
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Letters
April 24, 2025
Oklahoma Senate and House Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2300 N Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Senate Pro Tempore Paxton, Speaker Hilbert, Chairman Hall, Chairman Caldwell and App...
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Remembering the OKC Bombing
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Remembering the OKC Bombing
By REP. TIM TURNER 
April 24, 2025
This week, the Oklahoma Legislature convened in a joint session to remember the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City. My constituents Billy and Joyce Cleve...
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Deadlines, oversight and Oklahoma values
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Deadlines, oversight and Oklahoma values
By REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
April 24, 2025
The Capitol is full of energy as we approach another key legislative deadline. This week, House oversight committees are diligently working through a large volume of Senate bills that must be heard be...
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Honored for Protecting Second Amendment Rights
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Honored for Protecting Second Amendment Rights
By REP. TIM TURNER 
April 17, 2025
was named Legislator of the Year by the Oklahoma Rifle Association. I am honored to have been chosen for this award as I believe our citizens’ ond Amendment rights are very valuable and worth protecti...
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Opinion One last ride
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Opinion One last ride
April 17, 2025
One thing in this life is certain - that is the fact that we all have an appointment with death. Hebrews 9:27 states “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” Though ...
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Access to support services vital for student success
By JOE DORMAN OICACEO 
April 17, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY - When it comes to ideas emanating from the State Capitol, there is no perfect solution to problems faced by what a bill might address. Such is the case with Senate Bill 105. The bill wo...
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Letters
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Letters
By Letter to the Editor 
April 17, 2025
Who would’ve thought that Josh Brecheen and Markwayne Mullen were forward thinkers? (Who would’ve thought they were thinkers?) But they figured out years ago to do telephone town hall meetings instead...
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To what degree should judicial review extend to the executive branch?
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To what degree should judicial review extend to the executive branch?
April 17, 2025
So far in President Trump’s short second term his greatest adversary has been the judicial branch. Some of his programs have been blocked by federal judges while others already have been overturned. T...
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Animosity or altruism
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Animosity or altruism
April 10, 2025
Animosity or altruism, the choice is yours. These two contrasting concepts describe the different attitudes in society today One can harbor animosity towards anyone who thinks differently than they do...
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Oklahoma children will benefit from Family Foundation investment
By JOE DORMAN OICACEO 
April 10, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY - Beyond the positive legislation that survived the Legislature’s deadline last week, many with overwhelming support, there was a tremendous financial gift given to Oklahoma. This suppor...
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Stidham Basketball Team and OSBI recognized in House
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Stidham Basketball Team and OSBI recognized in House
By REP. TIM TURNER 
April 10, 2025
This week I was fortunate to be able to recognize members of the State Championship Stidham Redhawks basketball team in the House of Representatives. This team of through eighth graders, under Coach D...
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Dear Humanities Supporters,
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Dear Humanities Supporters,
April 10, 2025
As we shared yesterday (April 2), the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently began targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) with the intention of significantly reducing s...
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Tackling Senate Bills, strengthening Oklahoma
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Tackling Senate Bills, strengthening Oklahoma
By REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
April 10, 2025
This week, the House is reviewing 321 Senate bills as they move through the comm ittee process before advancing to the floor for debate and votes. I am proud to coauthor several key pieces of legislat...
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Constitution 101: Senate Impeachment Clause
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Constitution 101: Senate Impeachment Clause
April 10, 2025
A primary goal of the Founders was to protect the people from a strong federal government. They accomplished this with a series of checks and balances where all three branches received relatively equa...
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Be prepared for Oklahoma natural disasters
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Be prepared for Oklahoma natural disasters
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
March 20, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – I want to extend my condolences to those families who were impacted by severe storms this past week. From reports that were aired, it sounds like many Oklahomans were lucky to get away...
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Aging is a gift
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Aging is a gift
March 20, 2025
Aging is a gradual and inevitable process that no man or woman can change. It affects us all physically, mentally and even emotionally as time passes by and refuses to wait for anyone. Aging is so com...
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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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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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