Opinion

Appreciation for Oklahoma’s Main Streets

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 5:00am

Since being back in the Fourth Congressional District for the customary August district work period, I have had the privilege of meeting with several small business owners and Chambers of Commerce across the district. Just as Oklahoma’s small businesses are critical to a prosperous economy, it is critical that they have an economy that allows them to prosper and succeed. The great communities throughout Oklahoma are anchored by small businesses and the families that work to uphold generations of hard work and local reinvestment.

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Safety protocols put into place

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 5:00am

Nothing is more important to Newcastle than the safety of our students, staff, guests and fans. In light of recent acts of violence at Oklahoma high school football games, Newcastle Public Schools is implementing the following protocols to help increase the safety of all individuals in attendance at Newcastle home events for all sports.

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Stuff you should know (about PragerU)

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 5:00am

Oklahoma followed Florida, making PragerU content available in public schools. State Superintendent of Public Education Ryan Walters filmed a 9-minute video with PragerU’s CEO, Marissa Streit, praising the self-described free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education for telling history the way it was.

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Lawsuit seeks to block Trump from Okla. ballot

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 5:00am

Awrite-in candidate seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination filed a lawsuit in federal court last week that aims to disqualify Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot in Oklahoma.

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Army, Air Force having personnel shortfall

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 5:00am

Monday marked the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, a solemn and devastating day for our nation, and the world, when nearly 3,000 American lives were tragically lost to terrorism. Those of us who were old enough to recognize the gravity of the situation that day were forever changed. Today, 9/11 is recognized as Patriot Day because after the attacks Americans banded together like never before Neighbors helped neighbors. American flags and patriotic ribbons were proudly displayed.