Weekly Columns
Each year, as May draws to a close and the days grow warmer, we gather with family and friends to enjoy the start of summer. However, Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend or a backyard barbecue. It is a solemn occasion to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our great nation.
This National Police Week, we pause to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who serve our communities with courage, commitment, and integrity. Every day, officers across Oklahoma and the nation put on the uniform knowing they may face life-threatening dangers in the line of duty. |
Reconciliation is a serious priority of both the White House and Congress this year. It is a legislative package containing numerous provisions championed by President Trump and |
Since the founding of our country, the democratic process to elect our governing body has defined our nation. The right to vote is a privilege of citizenship, and it is our duty to ensure that every election is conducted with integrity. Oklahoma has set a gold standard for how we conduct and safeguard our voting and registration system.
Nearly thirty years ago, our city, state, and nation were changed forever by an unimaginable domestic terrorist attack. Our community lost 168 lives that fateful day, but they are not forgotten. It is important we continue to honor and remember those who did not make it out of the Alfred P. |
For too long, overregulation has had detrimental impacts on our economy. Businesses have been forced to navigate a maze of bureaucratic red tape rather than focusing on what they do best—creating jobs, innovating, and serving their customers. |
With one month under their collective belts, the 66 new members of the U.S. House of Representatives are now working to fulfill the pledge they took to support and defend the Constitution and to “faithfully discharge the duties of this office.” |
Upstream oil and gas activities support over 278,000 jobs in Oklahoma and contribute billions of dollars to our economy. Across the country, modern drilling technology has been a game-changer, unlocking vast reserves of oil and natural gas that have made the United States the world leader in natural gas and oil production.
For too long, the federal government has been a model of inefficiency and wastefulness, squandering hard-earned taxpayer dollars. Bureaucrats and unelected officials in Washington have failed to manage your money responsibly.
As we approach Thanksgiving, a time traditionally set aside for reflection and gratitude, it is essential for us to come together and pause, even in the midst of our differences. This holiday is an opportunity to appreciate what we have as communities, families, and as a country. |