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Week 1

It’s been a busy week in the Oklahoma Legislature as we have returned to the Capitol to begin the 2022 Legislative Session. The House Majority Caucus began the week by electing a new Speaker Pro Tempore. Representative Kyle Hilbert was selected by our members to replace Rep O’Donnell who resigned his position in January. GovernorContinue reading “Week 1”

The Opposite of Insurrection

I was asked recently by a reporter who called himself a “Democracy/Misinformation Reporter” if I had altered my position from December 2020 when I signed a letter insisting Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation challenge the certification of the electoral votes from states that changed election laws illegally. I remain unchanged. We must all understand and remember whatContinue reading “The Opposite of Insurrection”

Special Session: Redistricting

I insist on placing truth and transparency in governance above the mere appearance of unity. If House Republicans go into a special session being told that the appearance of a unified front is of utmost importance, we have set the stage for a week of compromise at the expense of the people we are electedContinue reading “Special Session: Redistricting”

Truth Will Prevail

“The most perfidious way of harming a cause consists of defending it deliberately with faulty arguments.”― Friedrich Nietzsche https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/07/30/oklahoma-republicans-blast-gop-covid-vaccine-holocaust-comparison/5438423001/ From the article: “It is irresponsible and wrong to compare an effective vaccine — developed by President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed — to the horrors of the Holocaust,” the Republicans said. “People should have the liberty toContinue reading “Truth Will Prevail”

Individual Liberty: Health Freedom

I strongly objected to the past year of perpetual Executive Orders infringing upon the liberty of Oklahomans and restricting private businesses. If those elected to government office need only declare an emergency to violate our inalienable rights, then we have no rights recognized by our government. Currently, legislation in the form of orders from theContinue reading “Individual Liberty: Health Freedom”

July 3rd Collinsville

Collinsville, Oklahoma Independence Day 2021 Look at all of those cute kiddos! And check out that new mural on the building. Just finished last month.

Week 15

A friend texted me this weekend happy to see all of the good things coming out of the state legislature. I asked her to explain as I am frustrated to see so many bills stalled for one reason or another. She said, “They made Oklahoma a 2nd Amendment sanctuary state, rid our schools of criticalContinue reading “Week 15”

Week 14

“The policy of American government is to leave its citizens free, neither restraining them nor aiding them in their pursuits.” -Thomas Jefferson to M. L’Hommande, 1787 An understanding of the proper role of our unique American government is necessary when considering proposed legislation. Often while sitting on the House floor, I find myself agreeing thatContinue reading “Week 14”

Familiar Faces

The Senate Bill deadline week ended April 22nd, but the busy session continues. I was excited and honored to see many familiar faces this past week as well as meeting new ones. Roads and bridges are a legitimate use of taxpayers’ money. Congratulations Billie Roane on being appointed to the Bartlesville City Council! http://m.bartlesvilleradio.com/pages/news/291332021/roane-appointed-to-ward-4-council-seat MissContinue reading “Familiar Faces”

HB1236

HB1236 passed the House 79 to 18 (breaking largely along party lines). The purpose of HB1236 was to assert the authority of the Oklahoma Legislature, under the 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution, to reserve to itself those powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to theContinue reading “HB1236”