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City, ODOT talk I-35, SH-9 Interchange
City, ODOT talk I-35, SH-9 Interchange
Employees from Sherwood Construction, The City of Newcastle, Riverwind Casino, and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation discuss upcoming improvements to the interchanges at U.S. Interstate 35 and State Highway 9. They also discussed improvements being planned in Tri City. 12/21/2023 05:00 AM
House Democrats renew call to investigate Walters for impeachment
House Democrats renew call to investigate Walters for impeachment
On Friday, the House Democratic Caucus renewed their call for the Speaker of the House to create a special bipartisan committee to investigate the possible impeachment of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters. 12/21/2023 05:00 AM
Getting serious about securing the borders
Getting serious about securing the borders
Throughout the last several weeks, both chambers of Congress have continued to work toward an agreement to assist Israel, Ukraine and American forces and installations in the Western Pacific, as well as provide more security for our Southern border. While supporting our allies and partners in thwarting aggression is very important to the United States’ own safety, we would be remiss not to also secure our own southern border and address the national security threats this crisis presents. 12/21/2023 05:00 AM
Freezing Iran’s support for terrorism
Freezing Iran’s support for terrorism
Nearly two months have passed since Hamas’ unprovoked, barbaric attack on Israel. Among those killed or taken hostage are citizens from numerous nations, including the United States. A surge in western support for the attackers, among activists and some of the media, brings focus to a lack of understanding of who the aggressors in the region are, and why they continue to carry out acts of terrorism. 12/14/2023 05:00 AM
Special investigations underway with intent to hold bad actors accountable
Special investigations underway with intent to hold bad actors accountable
As I approach the end of my first year in office, it seems appropriate to reflect on what has been a very active time for me. It is a privilege to serve as Attorney General of this great state, and I am proud of how my administration is working on behalf of all Oklahomans. 12/14/2023 05:00 AM
Achieving high-speed internet for rural Oklahoma
Achieving high-speed internet for rural Oklahoma
Living in rural America should never hinder the outcome of your health and well-being. However, for many individuals in rural Oklahoma and Tribal communities, access to reliable high-speed internet is a necessity they have gone too long without. 12/14/2023 05:00 AM
Group calls on Walters to resign
Group calls on Walters to resign
Dear Editor, this is a letter to Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters: 12/07/2023 05:00 AM
Joining forces to alleviate student lunch debt
Joining forces to alleviate student lunch debt
Dear Editor, Oklahomans for Public Education and the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition are proud to announce their joint fundraising initiative aimed at helping struggling families and school districts pay off student lunch debt. With many school districts in Oklahoma burdened by substantial lunch debt, families find themselves unable to meet these financial obligations, leading to potential consequences such as collections at the end of the school year. 12/07/2023 05:00 AM
Sharing the bills I’ll be filing
Sharing the bills I’ll be filing
The race is on with just one day left until the bill request deadline on Friday, Dec. 8. I’m working on several bills for the upcoming session, and I’ll be sharing these with you in the coming weeks. 12/07/2023 05:00 AM
New political party would place focus on moderates
New political party would place focus on moderates
There is no better time than now for an alternative party to form and offer a viable candidate for the President of the United States. With the two leading contenders, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, catering to the extremes of their parties, there are many of us who are upset and would gladly throw our support behind a moderate third-party candidate. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM
Stitt, Mullin face scrutiny over public comments
Stitt, Mullin face scrutiny over public comments
One threatened to fight a union boss on the U.S. Senate floor. The other vowed support for a lobbying group that wants state lawmakers to reduce criminal penalties for cockfighting. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM
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