The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

By James Finck, Ph.D.With Memorial Day this week, I felt it appropriate to write something patriotic in honor of those w ho gave their last full measure of devotion to our nation.One idea I have been mulling over for a while now has to do with o ur national anthem.

Fact Check: Republicans are Strengthening Medicaid

By Congressman Tom Cole Throughout the past five months of the Trump administration, Democrats and Far-Left media outlets have engaged in dishonest fearmongering, misrepresenting the Republican Reconciliation bill and spreading the untrue claim that Republicans are gutting Medicaid.

To Every Season Comes an End

This week I want to break away from my normal history and political writing and talk about endings. Most associate spring with beginnings, but for those with high school seniors, especially ones in spring sports this is a season of endings.

SBA opens disaster outreach center in Lawton

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s disaster loan outreach center in Lawton is now open to assist people in applying for low-interest federal disaster loans.

The Battles of Lexington, Concord Were Fought For Rights, Not Independence

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great nation, it is important to remember the events in 1775 that led to its birth.

Analysis: Senate Tradition Meets Opposition

By M. Scott Carter Special to Southwest Ledger OKLAHOMA CITY – Not long ago, Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt replaced three members of the State Board of Education. The governor exercised his authority to take the action.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY Virtual school days will be limited to two days towards the required 180 days of classroom instruction time required by law beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.Gov.

Oklahoma, several other states, D.C., U.S. government sue CVS to recover Medicaid funds

Oklahoma and more than two dozen other states, the federal government and the District of Columbia, have sued CVS Health Corporation, CVS Pharmacy, Oklahoma CVS Pharmacy LLC and two other subsidiaries, to recover taxpayer funds that allegedly were obtained fraudulently as Medicaid reimbursements.

Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Update: House

OKLAHOMA CITY - A bill co-sponsored by Reps. Stacy Jo Adams (R-Duncan), Dick Lowe (R-Amber) and Daniel Pae (R-Lawton) was vetoed by Gov. Kevin Sitt last week.House Bill 1389, authored by Rep. Melissa Provenzano (R-Tulsa) sought to amend state law and expand access to diagnostic mammograms.

State, U.S. not yet feeling full brunt of national economic turmoil

The state and federal economies have shown little indication that federal layoffs, tariffs and uncertainty had a substantial toll on the job market as of mid-April.American employers added 177,000 jobs last month, a slight drop from 185,000 in March, the U.S.