The Horrors of Human Trafficking Part 2 of 3 OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, I detailed some key facts and statistics regarding human trafficking. With the conversation going on surrounding the release of ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – With the advent of the school year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) now turns our attention to our fall programs. Our first major task is to provide support for our ma...

Do Not Resuscitate - possibly some of the harshest words you’ll ever hear and one of the most unnerving legal documents you’ll ever sign. Do Not Resuscitate also known as a “DNR” is simply an advance ...

It has been some time since I have released a column, and I want to touch base with my constituents in House District 15. Regarding my health, I would like to let everyone know that I am doing really ...

Programs help families when students return to classroom OKLAHOMA CITY – With the end of summer break, the 2023-24 school year is about to begin for students. In my hometown of Rush Springs, the annua...

As your Attorney General, I plan to pen a monthly column to inform you about issues I believe will be of interest to my fellow Oklahomans. My role as the state’s chief law enforcement officer affects ...

Thank You A great big thank you to all the wonderful people of our community who came out to support us with prayers, clothes, financial support and the wonderful fundraiser that was held for us after...

This weekend I finally was able to go out and watch the movie, “Sounds of Freedom.” To say that it was hard to watch is an understatement. It was gut-wrenching to realize just how many sick individual...

OKLAHOMA CITY – With the conclusion of the annual Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball, we know it is time to trade our costumes for our secret identity normal clothes, but I need ...

Last week was “Love Week” for my church, Elevation Church with Pastor Steven Furtick. He brought an amazing word from the Lord called “The God Of Also” and he challenged us to do something for someone...

Geez is it too hot outside right now! I am definitely not a fan of summer, especially the “Dog Days of Summer” which are from July 3 to August 11 and usually are some of the hottest and unbearable day...

This session, education remained at the top of our priorities. We were proud to finalize a plan to provide educational opportunities for all students, outlined below in a few bills. Education House Bi...

For the Children OKLAHOMA CITY – I recently had the pleasure of visiting a program in Tahlequah geared toward support of families experiencing great needs. The innovative way in which they are locally...

Sweepstakes gives winning Oklahoma families $529 for future education expenses OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma 529 launched the Bright Future Sweepstakes that gives six Oklahoma families $529 to start an OK5...

I often wonder how many people truly find their soulmates in their lifetime. I know we all hope to find that one true soulmate and marry them right? However, what if your soulmate isn’t the one you ma...

Child Advocates to be honored on Sat., July 29 OKLAHOMA CITY – Each summer, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our annual Heroes Ball to celebrate champions for children selected b...

Hope for change Dear Editor, I spent the evening and part of the night in my house listening to the concert on July 15 at the amphitheater. The bass guitar got so loud it was hard on the nerves – thum...

Thank You Thank you so much for all the cards, letters, flowers and food showered on our family as we said goodbye to our beloved PaPa Cherry. Special thanks to Jay and Cathy Hunn of Hunn, Black, and ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – There is a misconception that state lawmakers only work four months out of the year. As a former state representative, I can assure you that these men and women are always “on the cloc...

In a small town it often seems that everybody knows everybody so why tell your story because most already know it. However, that’s not really true. Most people may not know the whole story and to me t...