Under The Dome

Oklahoma is known for many things.From the Tall Grass Prairie to spectacular sunsets, our state – No. 46 – has survived disaster after disaster and still its people have risen to new heights.

Senator files measures to address state’s housing affordability issues

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has introduced a group of bills aimed at increasing affordable housing across Oklahoma.

Under The Dome

It wasn’t that long ago that nurses were hard to find in Oklahoma.Despite the fact we train them at CareerTech centers or two-year colleges such as Northern Oklahoma College, nurses are hard to keep in Oklahoma.Oh, the training is terrific, but getting the nurses to stay, well, that problem hasn’t...

Burns resigns after pleading guilty to assault charges

OKLAHOMA CITY– The state representative who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic abuse and assault charges resigned his office last week after the chair of the state Republican Party and Gov. Kevin Stitt both called on him to step down.State Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison, announced his resignation...

Sanders: Broadband project came in under budget; most of Oklahoma will be connected by 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY— Mike Sanders, executive director of the Broadband Oklahoma Office, said the critics are wrong.Absolutely wrong.

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By the Southwest Ledger Editorial Board Oklahoma’s Open Records Act was created in 1985 for a noble purpose: “[T]o ensure and facilitate the public's right of access to and review of government records so they may efficiently and intelligently exercise their inherent political power…” The statute...

‘For the Good Times’: Bidding Farewell To Kris Kristofferson

By James Finck, Ph.D.“Well, I woke up Sunday morning with no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt.

Bless the press during Oklahoma Newspaper Week

It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions.It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toast friends, host neighbors, praise children and glorify grandchildren.

Constitution 101: Article I, Section II, Clause III: The Enumeration Clause

By James Finck, Ph.D.Article I, Section II of the United States Constitution deals with the U.S. House of Representatives. A previous article discussed qualifications for membership in the House and the methods used for choosing representatives.

Cherishing the ‘crown jewel of American liberties’

By Steve Fair Oklahoma voters’ November general election sample ballot is available. Go to the state Election Board website to view/print your ballot.Here is the link: https:// oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp. html.Sooner State voters will choose from five slates of electors for president/vice president.