As we experienced two weeks ago across the Fifth Congressional District, storm season has officially arrived. I have been thinking of and praying for the people of Seminole and Pottawatomie Counties and throughout Oklahoma as they work to recover and rebuild from the destructive tornadoes. My staff and I have spoken to utility providers, including OG&E and Summit, to ensure hazards are mitigated and gas and power are restored as quickly as possible. I have been in contact with all the emergency management personnel and local officials and continue to stand ready to assist as needed. My heart goes out to all of those impacted by this difficult situation, and we must remain vigilant and prepared for more severe weather this season.

Americans are now entering uncharted, revolutionary territory. They may witness things over the next five months that once would have seemed unimaginable.

Free speech is the bedrock of our nation and essential to a functioning democracy. Under the First Amendment, free speech is guaranteed as an inalienable right of each and every American. We should take great pride in being the only country in the world which recognizes people’s right to express themselves freely and peacefully, even when others may disagree. Instead, the left has weaponized the federal government in order to prevent the spread of “misinformation” through social media.

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds its Fall Forum, our annual policy conference, allowing advocates to gather and discuss policies to improve the state for our youngest residents. Fall Forum provides important insight into issues impacting children.

In 2019, for the first time in modern history, President Trump finally fulfilled the promise of countless Presidents before him -- Trump made America energy-independent. In fairness, that’s an understatement.

Elon Musk has finally managed to buy Twitter. And the moment he did, the enraged Left flipped out.

On Friday, the filing period for the 2022 elections occurred. In total, 569 candidates placed their names on the ballot for a variety of state offices. This was the fewest number of candidates seeking state office since at least the 2000 election cycle.

They say a statesman thinks of the next generation, not the next election. Oklahoma citizens owe a debt of gratitude to those statesmen who still serve in the Legislature and just gutted a self-dealing bill that would have enriched politicians while saddling Oklahoma taxpayers with greater debt.

Legislation to align virtual school transfer statutes with brick and mortar school districts unanimously passed the House Common Education Committee on Tuesday. Senate Bill 1238, by Rep.

One of the best things I have seen posted on Facebook resurfaced several weeks ago. I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands.