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(Former state rep., owner of Oklahoma Pure) I was born in Henryetta, grew up in Wewoka and went to college in Lawton, so I think it’s fair to say I have deep roots in rural Oklahoma. I’m proud of those roots, and I believe that our rural communities are what make our state special.
Read moreAmerican citizens need police officers. Our state police, county sheriff’s department and city police all deserve our help, respect and decent pay. None of us like being recipients of speeding or other motor vehicle violations. However, often a warning or a ticket may be what it takes to get our attention and might even save our lives.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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…And Then What Happened?
Read moreWe’ve wrapped up our second week, and I’ve already read through and voted on several dozen bills, both in committee and on the floor. Besides reviewing, debating, and voting on legislation throughout the day, we’re also visiting with constituents and meeting with various advocacy groups that come to the building.
Read moreDuring World War I, British forces sent up hot-air balloons to spy on advancing enemy forces. In recent times, a number of countries, including the US and France, have launched data-gathering balloons. The Chinese military last year reported favorably on many uses for such balloons, including for surveillance, communication, weather information, and communication. The detection yesterday of a Chinese balloon hovering over Montana, where the US houses ICBMs, probably falls into the category of military surveillance, though the fact of the matter remains to be determined.
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