Opinion

Long-term care investing is investing in rural Oklahoma

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:00am

Iwas born in Mangum and spent my formative years in Altus. Although I live in Oklahoma City today, I feel a deep connection to Oklahoma’s rural communities. I also feel a deep sadness as I watch those communities fight for their survival, and in some cases be hollowed out as they lose major employers and economic opportunity. The impending loss of the Ardmore Michelin plant and its 1400+ jobs is another body blow, not just to that community, but all of us who want to see rural Oklahoma survive and thrive.

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Making budgeting more transparent

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 5:00am

The Senate took a major step in our new state budget process by voting on a proposed spending plan for the upcoming year. I voted in support of Senate Resolution 31, which details the proposed $12.3 billion spending plan my fellow senators and I have helped craft over the past couple of months.

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The American Legion – Part 25

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 5:00am

This week we learn about The American Legion’s Legislative Division. Our Mission: To provide staff support to the Legislative Commission and its Convention Committee; serve as the principal advocate of service members, veterans, and their families on Capitol Hill; provide members of Congress and their professional staff valuable information that furthers their, and our, goals along with our standing as an institutional authority in the veteran community; to facilitate the completion of goals set by our members through resolution; and to enhance strategic collaboration and partnerships ensuring benefits and services are available to service members and veterans for generations to come.

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Sponsors sought for Red, White & Blue Fest

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 5:00am

City of Newcastle Director of Parks & Recreation Kyle Marks said he’s looking for businesses and individuals to sponsor this year’s Newcastle Red, White & Blue Fest, which will be from 5-9:45 p.m June 29.

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The American Legion – Part 25

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 5:00am

Last week we learned that in June 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of The American Legion in its case to allow a 40-foot cross-shaped memorial in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to stay on public property.