Columns/Opinions

You can learn life’s lessons in the stark realities of harsh winter weather

You can learn life’s lessons in the stark realities of harsh winter weather

You can learn life’s lessons in the stark realities of harsh winter weather

Sarah Mears-ivy It’s Time To Talk About
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
True winter cold set in over our region the past week and it brings to mind some memories of my childhood winters in cold southwestern Colorado. I remember the winters seeming to stretch out longer than they really did. The daylight was short but the days seemed to drag on and on.
For the Children: Advocacy efforts across the state take center stage

For the Children: Advocacy efforts across the state take center stage

For the Children: Advocacy efforts across the state take center stage

Joe Dorman Guest Column
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
With the work beginning at the State Capitol in the Oklahoma Legislature this past week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy also has hit the ground running. OICA is tracking roughly 400 bills filed by lawmakers which could have a significant impact on children and families in our state.
The time has come to focus on Medicaid outcomes

The time has come to focus on Medicaid outcomes

The time has come to focus on Medicaid outcomes

Jonathan Small Guest Column
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Opponents of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s call to use private contractors to oversee managed care in Medicaid say the existing system works well and doesn’t need to be fixed because the program rapidly pays providers. But Medicaid doesn’t exist to provide cash flow to medical providers.

WE WANT YOUR LETTERS

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Cordell Beacon welcomes letters to the editor that comment on and further the public debate on topics of general or community interest. Letters are limited to 250 words. The Cordell Beacon reserves the right to edit any submission prior to publication for length or clarity.
Rep. Todd Russ gives state of state update

Rep. Todd Russ gives state of state update

Rep. Todd Russ gives state of state update

Todd Russ Guest Column
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The legislative session started Feb. 1 with the governor’s State of the State Address. I’m proud of the work the governor has done in his first two years in office. Under his leadership, our state is in a much stronger position than it could have been.
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