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Lowering energy costs
U.S. Congressman
04/27/2023 05:00 AM
Soli Deo Gloria
The cry of the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s was “Soli Deo Gloria!” This Latin phrase is translated “The Glory of God Alone” and is a declaration that all of life is about glorifying God. But, what does that really mean? How do we live for the glory of God?
04/27/2023 05:00 AM
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
SIREN grant program is critical lifeline
To the Editor:
04/20/2023 05:00 AM
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
Letter to the Editor
To the editor:
04/13/2023 05:00 AM
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
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
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
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
Rerouting the path
It happens all too often. We put directions into our phone or GPS, and we seek to follow the provided directions to our desired location. As we are heading to our destination, we get busy talking, or distracted, and we miss our turn or exit. In that moment, a message appears on your navigational device that says, “Rerouting.” As we follow the rerouting directions, thankfully, we soon find ourselves back on the right path.
03/30/2023 04:00 AM
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