Disabled veterans sales tax exemption

We had a productive week recently finishing the passage of bills out of committee. Of the 2,600 House bills eligible to be heard in committees before the deadline, 505 House Bills and House Joint Resolutions successfully passed committee.

African American contributions made America

Even a half-honest account of American history must admit that the land stolen from the First Nations was made to produce and prosper through the sweat and blood of men, women, and children kidnapped from the west coast of Africa.

Oklahomans advocate at the Capitol

The Capitol was packed last week with hundreds of Oklahomans who came to advocate for causes they believe in. Feb.

Cat’s scratching may be allergies, or something more

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, Buster, has been scratching under his chin for days, and the skin underneath the fur there is getting raw. What is causing this, and how do I stop the scratching and treat the injured skin? — David G.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Have you seen the new viral video, “So God made Trump”? Even the Evangelicals are calling it blasphemous. If God gave us Trump, it must have been Yahweh (Jehovah), the jealous God of wrath and vengeance of the ancient Israelites.

Kingston hires police officers

Kingston Town Council hired two police officers during its regular meeting Jan. 8.

The aftermath of Jan 6: A nation divided

Although the assault on the Capitol and attempt to overturn the election occurred three years ago, it is still at the forefront of political discussions. Donald Trump refuses to concede and repeats his claim the election was rigged.

Are Americans drinking poison?

An often quoted proverb is “Hate is like drinking a vial of poison and expecting it to harm the other person” (Gena Showalter, Firstlife, http://www.goodreads.com. It seems with the rise in hate crimes that the poison of hatred is easily available in the United States.

Hunger is a real problem among Oklahoma’s children

OKLAHOMA CITY – There has been a great deal of news coverage regarding Oklahoma’s refusal to accept federal funds to support children who qualify for free and reduced school lunches during the summer months.

Tales from deer camp

I will confess, up until a few years ago I knew little about them other than what I’d heard from other hunters. I was always intrigued, as sometimes the stories that came out of them were more interesting than the hunts themselves.