Just four months after Oklahoma shattered its all-time November rainfall record, the state did it again—this time in April. The statewide average rainfall totaled 8.74...

Tariffs may support America, but at what cost?There are many like me who may be a bit confused about tariffs.In theory, tariffs, taxes on imported goods, seem like...

The Senate just passed the deadline for House bills to be heard in Senate committees. With a little over one month remaining in this legislative session, our focus in both...

Every Monday during the legislative session, House Republicans gather for our caucus meetings.During this time, we discuss what bills may be coming...

Many Positive Youth Policies Continuing Forward at State CapitolThe 2025 Oklahoma legislative session is almost three-fourths of the way done for the year with adjournment...

The Senate voted on legislation this past week that has the stated intention of gradually phasing out state income taxes. While I have supported other tax reform proposals...

Shades of Gray (and Red Dirt) lead to political civilityDo you consider your world view as “black & white” versus “shades of gray?”For my entire life, I can only...

We are officially more than halfway done with our legislative session, and bills are still working their way through the process.Thursday was our deadline to pass Senate...

Access to Support Services Vital for Student SuccessWhen it comes to ideas emanating from the State Capitol, there is no perfect solution to problems faced by what a bill...

The Senate has officially passed the midway point of this legislative session. March 27 was the deadline for bills to be heard in their chamber of origin. Now, the...

Oklahoma Children will benefit from Family Foundation InvestmentBeyond the positive legislation that survived the Legislature’s deadline last week, many with overwhelming...

Most months, nearly breaking an all-time tornado record would dominate Oklahoma’s weather headlines. However, March 2025 will be remembered for a different kind of...

This week, the House finished our first major deadline.Thursday was our last day to pass House Bills off the House floor. We spent many, many hours in the chamber voting on...

Since the end of last year’s legislative session, I’ve been deeply involved in conversations about creating a system of business courts in Oklahoma. Those conversations...

Understanding the Budget Process and How to Read LegislationAs we approach the end of March, this week marks the second major in-session deadline for legislation at the...