Though partisan politics at the Capitol often capture the majority of the attention and headlines, it can be forgotten how much common ground can often be found. Republicans and Democrats can all agree that we need safer roads and bridges for our families, economic prosperity for our state, and access to affordable, quality health... Read More »

There is a little bit of stress in my life.  If you didn’t know, I am currently campaigning to be Oklahoma’s next U.S. Senator.  So, naturally, there is a little bit of stress in my life. Around my campaign office, employees and volunteers work long hours.  They type frantically on their computers, answer phone calls by the... Read More »

Change is said to be the only constant in our lives.  Yet, many of us spend substantial time developing routines in our lives to protect ourselves from the stress of change.  So imagine you work in city government, an environment that changes slowly.  You have worked in the same office space and the same building, taking the same... Read More »

It is a good time to be chief of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.  I was promoted just over a year ago, and although this year has indeed been a learning experience, our agency continues to make great strides in providing public safety for the citizens of Oklahoma. To ensure continued success, no matter what your level of proficiency... Read More »

Q:  What keeps you, as a State Executive, up at night when you reflect on moving the State forward? A: Oklahoma has a lot of needs, whether tangible (roads, infrastructure) or intangible (children well-being, health), and a finite amount of money impacts what we can do… But foremost is education, it is the key to our success... Read More »