The Year Was Short, But Good, For Cordell FFA

As I hung up my corduroy jacket for the last time, I couldn’t help feeling a bit robbed, which I’m sure is a mutual feeling among other chapters and schools. But then, I find myself thinking of all the things we were able to do that so many others did not.

OICA Breaks Down Legislature’s Budget Proposal

The Oklahoma Legislature returned to the State Capitol Monday to finalize budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year, which will begin on July 1.

Rural America Deserves A Real COVID-19 Response

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, many rural communities are in a uniquely difficult position. According to Kaiser Health News, nearly 80 percent of rural America is categorized as a “medical desert,” meaning the nearest hospital is more than 60 minutes away.

We Need To Get Through This

We need to get through this time and tighten our belts, just as we have through two World Wars, terrorist attacks and other epidemics Newspapers in the United States have traveled rough seas to the First Amendment freedoms we enjoy today.

“Essential;” What’s In A Word?

Are you an “essential worker” who needs to be on the job? Do you run a “non-essential” business” that’s required to close and isn’t eligible for a government bailout? When you leave your home is it for “essential travel” or are you engaging in “non-essential activity?

Child Abuse Reports Drop; Reality Is Likely Opposite

Every year, April is “Child Abuse Prevention Month,” and it is especially important that – as the month ends – we keep child abuse prevention at top of mind now and throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

Congress’ Next Bailout Should Save The U.S. Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service plays a vital role in our nation’s health and stability at this time of crisis. Unfortunately, it’s financially strapped — and got just crumbs in the $2.2 trillion stimulus package recently passed by Congress. President Trump’s response? A stream of false accusations.

Thank You Red River Transportation Staff

Dear Editor, I would like to take the time to recognize those heroes out there during the COVID-19 pandemic that are overlooked. The drivers and personnel at Red River Transportation have been out in the communities since it started trying to figure out how they can best help their communities.

Random Thoughts From A Man Too Burnt Out To Write A Column

In the normal course of things, I write my columns to a particular formula, that of the “op-ed.” I pick a subject that’s riding high in the news cycle (or, better yet, is ABOUT to be riding high in the news cycle, making me look prophetic) and make the most compelling — but concise!

We’re All In This Together: A Letter From The Insurance Commissioner

Very few Oklahomans, if any, have faced a pandemic like COVID-19 in their lifetime. This pandemic has changed our daily routines in an instant and has created a new normal for many for us. Our kids’ schools are closed for the remainder of the school year and have transitioned to distance learning.