Federal ‘help’ threatens future of long-term care in Oklahoma

By Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell Ronald Reagan once said that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”Almost 40 years later, the “solutions” proposed by the federal government can still send shivers down our spines.

New education rules intended to boost student reading, math skills

By Rep. Chad Caldwell Gov. Kevin Stitt recently approved administrative rules for the Oklahoma State Department of Education. One of those rules, tying accreditation to student outcomes, has garnered much handwringing from those invested in maintaining the status quo in our schools.

Mumbles

By Steve Fair Mumbles was one of the featured villains in the Dick Tracy comic strip.He was a con artist and had a voice that was completely incomprehensible.Mumbles made an appearance on Thursday evening at the presidential debate and it wasn’t pretty.

Do Televised Presidential Debates Sway Voters? Short answer: Probably.

By James Finck, Ph.D.Historically speaking, presidential debates are relatively new. The first one presidential debate was held between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960. Before then, debates were seen as beneath presidential candidates.There were plenty of debates for other positions.

Don’t Thank A Veteran This Memorial Day

By James Finck, Ph.D.It’s never wrong to thank a veteran or active-duty military personal for their service, but even they will tell you that officially Memorial Day is not for them.The official day to thank our veterans is Veterans Day; Armed Forces Day is set aside for active-duty military.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update State Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – With roughly two weeks left in the current legislative session, budget talks dominated last week’s agenda. Gov. Kevin Stitt held a budget conference between the state Senate and state House of Representatives, which met two times. In regards to the budget, nothing is final to date.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update House of Representatives

OKLAHOMA CITY – Budget negotiations are ongoing between Gov. Kevin Stitt, the state Senate and the state House of Representatives. The groups met twice last week, but, to date, the budget has not been finalized. Two weeks are left in the current legislative session.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update State Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Voters will get to decide at the ballo t box in November if Public Infrastructure Districts can be created in Oklahoma. Senate Joint Resolution 16, which is a carryover resolution from 2023, would create a constitutional amendment if State Question 833 is approved by the public.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update House of Representatives

OKLAHOMA CITY – A concurrent resolution approved last Thursday by the state House of Representatives proclaims May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, carried in the House by Rep.

Reviewing “Modernizing Women: Gender and Social Change in the Middle East”

By James Finck, Ph.D. In her book, “Modernizing Women: Gender and Social Change in the Middle East,” Valentine M. Moghadam thoroughly examines the conditions of women in the Middle East—especially around the time of the Arab Spring of 2010—and reviews the plight of Middle Eastern women in history.