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5 questions with Karen Haley

5 questions with Karen Haley

Editor’s note: Answering the Newcastle Pacer’s five questions this week is Karen Haley, the McClain County Election Board secretary. 04/27/2023 05:00 AM

SIREN grant program is critical lifeline

SIREN grant program is critical lifeline

To the Editor: 04/20/2023 05:00 AM

Here are facts on education bill

Here are facts on education bill

The Senate and House recently completed their committee work on bills from the opposite chamber. As of last week, we had considered well over half of the House bills sent to us. 04/20/2023 05:00 AM

Storm season is here, time to prepare

Storm season is here, time to prepare

Oklahoma has unfortunately already endured a string of disastrous tornadoes this year. While our communities remain resilient in the recovery process, it is a reminder that we must be ready to face dangerous weather conditions that may come our way. As we enter storm season, please take the proper steps to plan and prepare. 04/13/2023 05:00 AM

Working on House bills now

Working on House bills now

The Senate and House have now begun the legislative process over but with bills from the opposite chamber. Around 480 House bills were sent to us for consideration in our committees. I’m serving as the principal Senate author for 24 House bills, some of which have already been heard. 04/13/2023 05:00 AM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

To the editor: 04/13/2023 05:00 AM

Influence of 4/20 festivities on teens

Influence of 4/20 festivities on teens

Are 4/20 celebrations in states where recreational cannabis is legal influencing teens to use the drug? Recreational marijuana is illegal in Oklahoma, making 4/20 Day less widely celebrated. However, this does not stop the influence it has on youth. 04/13/2023 05:00 AM

Count down to Tax Day

Count down to Tax Day

The deadline for filing your 2022 taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is less than a month away, and it is critical you file your tax returns on or before Tax Day to avoid late penalties. As this crucial deadline on April 18 approaches, I wanted to share some suggestions and resources to ensure you are well prepared for a smooth and timely filing process. 04/06/2023 05:00 AM

Session is at halfway point

Session is at halfway point

It’s hard to believe but we’ve officially made it to the halfway point of this year’s session. An additional 100 bills were approved by the full Senate prior to the deadline, including a few more of mine. Altogether, 17 of my measures are moving on to the House for further consideration this session. 04/06/2023 05:00 AM

Come on, Man

E arlier this month, President Joe Biden submitted his fiscal year 2024 budget request to Congress, and to use his own words, “Come on, man.” Although this is simply a proposed outline and government funding will be sorted out through the appropriations process in the coming months in Congress, this reckless tax-and-spend budget certainly shows his priorities are not in line with the American people. 03/30/2023 04:00 AM

Senate passes marijuana reforms to better protect youth and patients

Senate passes marijuana reforms to better protect youth and patients

The Senate continued their efforts last Thursday to improve public safety within the medical marijuana industry. Sen. Jessica Garvin, RDuncan, said the bills focus on youth access, medical education, product potency, recalls, and other important issues requested by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). 03/30/2023 04:00 AM

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