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Coleman to file bill to establish recall process for state elected officials

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, has requested legislation to ensure state elected officials remain accountable to Oklahoma voters.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is $3.2B over budget, and it wants motorists to pick up tab

One state agency believes the antidote to tackle its inflation woes is to use Oklahoma’s motorists as a neverending ATM machine.

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

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During my travels this summer I made my way across Ireland and Scotland and fell in love with the beauty and the rich history of these countries. During my stay, by far my favorite evenings were the ones where we were treated to nights of songs, dance, and stories. While every nation in the world has its traditional culture that is worthy of celebration, there is something special about this region that stands above the rest for me. Part of the reason is that there is a familiarity with this culture, and historically speaking it comes from a good reason.

Constitution 101: House Vacancy, Impeachment Clauses

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Article I, Section II of the U.S. Constitution is all about the House of Representatives. While the first three clauses attract most the attention and discuss the setup of the House, the last two clauses are equally important and deal with vacancies in the House and that body’s role in impeachment. It is worth noting that vacancies in the Senate are treated much differently both in the original Constitution and after the 17th Amendment.

Oklahoma’s governor gave lawmakers an early Christmas gift. Will they take advantage of it?

Christmas has come early this year for Oklahoma’s winsome lawmakers and business community.

Assad's fall deals a blow to Russia and Iran, but leaves Syria's future uncertain

Syrians are dancing in the streets of Damascus and other cities, to celebrate the collapse of the hideous regime of Bashar al-Assad, the man responsible for an estimated 600,000 dead in a 13-year-long civil war — including tens of thousands viciously tortured to death in his dungeons.

With the fight of the year, we all lost

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By James Finck, Ph.D.

Letter to the Editor

RE: Recommended Holiday Shipping and Mailing Dates As the new Postmaster for Tonkawa, I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community.

Oklahoma child care options are abysmal, and it’s not by accident. Guess who’s to blame? Lawmakers

A few years ago, I had just about given up hope.

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has announced that State Question 832 will be included on the June 16, 2026, ballot. This will be a difficult question for Oklahomans as, if passed, it will raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029.