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FEMA in the Field: Disaster survivor assistance in Oklahoma
FEMA in the Field: Disaster survivor assistance in Oklahoma
Residents who sustained damage or losses caused by the recent severe storms and tornadoes in McClain county can register with FEMA in the following ways: 05/04/2023 05:00 AM
Passing the buck
Passing the buck
The late, great Democratic President Harry S. Truman once famously placed a sign on his desk which proclaimed, “The Buck Stops Here.” Surely, “Give ‘em Hell Harry” is rolling in his grave on the release of the Biden Administration’s reports on its disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021. 05/04/2023 05:00 AM
Research when choosing contractors
Research when choosing contractors
It’s been a blur since the tornado struck our district. I want to thank all of the first responders, law enforcement officers, utility workers, local, state, and federal officials and workers, along with the many volunteers who have worked around the clock to help our neighbors in McClain County as they work to put their lives back together. 05/04/2023 05:00 AM
Soli Deo Gloria
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
Lowering energy costs
Lowering energy costs
U.S. Congressman 04/27/2023 05:00 AM
Veterans, those serving are patriots
Veterans, those serving are patriots
In 2016, God brought me Matt. Having spent most of his life in the custody of the Department of Human Services, there was a long adjustment period. In fact, I would say we are still adjusting almost eight years later. Through the ups and downs of our relationship with Matt, however, our love for him has never changed. 04/27/2023 05:00 AM
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
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