OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, on Tuesday secured unanimous committee passage of a bill that would provide income tax credits for doctors practicing in rural areas of the state.

When our forefathers penned the Declaration of Independence that led to the establishment of our nation, they made a point to mention that all people are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,” including the precious right to life. Indeed, I believe there is no cause greater for any Member of Congress than defending life, especially for the most vulnerable Americans. And throughout my service in the U.S. House of Representatives, I have made this one of my top priorities.

Dear Rusty: I am a retired Texas teacher receiving my State pension. I retired in February 2009, before the end of a “loophole” which affected my future Social Security. I had earned enough credits to receive Social Security benefits in addition to my Teachers Retirement System (TRS) pension. At 62 I began getting my SS benefit (reduced by my TRS pension).

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For the CCOF Dubbed a compromise by its author, a bill that would force the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to wait six months to buy any lands on the open market was approved Monday by the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee. Sen.

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The Walters Herald Feb. 27, 1936 Misses Dink and Lucille Thurman, formerly of the Union Valley district, are now playing basketball with the famous Lion Oilers of El Dorado, Ark.

“This is the time to heal in America. I will work to be a President who seeks not to divide but unify.”” – President Joseph Biden An already broken promise from our newly elected President.

Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) mourned the loss of his colleague, Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06), who passed away after complications from COVID-19. “I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Congressman Ron Wright of Texas.

Last week marked the beginning of the 1st Session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature. With session cut short last year by the pandemic, many bills were unable to be heard and have been reintroduced this year. As a result, there are more than 1,100 Senate bills to consider. With that said, there’s a sense of urgency to start moving bills through the process with no time to waste.