Opinion: Devon Energy, a brand synonymous with Oklahoma, just announced it will move its headquarters to Houston, Texas.
Why Texas? Because our Legislature has failed to make Oklahoma a No-Income tax state.
Continue readingOpinion: Devon Energy, a brand synonymous with Oklahoma, just announced it will move its headquarters to Houston, Texas.
Why Texas? Because our Legislature has failed to make Oklahoma a No-Income tax state.
Continue readingAnalysis: State Rep. Ayshia “Ajay” Pittman pleaded guilty today to felony charges related to submitting a forged check to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission following an investigation by Attorney General. As part of her sentence, Pittman will resign from her elected position in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City released a statement in response worthy of careful review. Munson begins by saying,“I’ve been made aware of the resignation of Rep. Ajay Pittman” which begs the question of what it takes to get a Democratic Party Leader engaged in the democratic process or concerned about criminality of her party.
Continue readingIt’s Time the OK Treasurer Stopped Wasting Taxpayer Funds!
Opinion: When Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ unveiled a state “boycott list” targeting financial firms said to be hostile to oil and gas, he promised to defend the state’s energy producers. Instead, his mismanagement has left Oklahoma taxpayers footing the bill, state agencies tangled in legal battles, and even fellow Republicans scrambling to clean up the mess. What was meant to be a stand against Washington overreach has now become a costly cautionary tale about regulators overstepping their bounds.
Continue readingIn today’s chaotic medical landscape, where ideology increasingly trumps ethics, I feel compelled to speak out — not as a politician, not as an activist, but as a licensed EMS provider and veteran of the fire service. This isn’t just another online rant or hot take; this is a firsthand account from someone who has been on the front lines, treating patients in real emergencies and watching the system from the inside. What I’ve witnessed, especially when it comes to how children are being treated under the guise of “gender-affirming care,” is deeply disturbing — and it is time someone said it plainly.
“I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel.” – Hippocratic Oath
Continue readingGiven the current state of the world, I’m always excited when I find a good news story that features individuals who are usually in opposition to one another finding consensus.
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