By John Barbush Dist. II Rep.

the point Publisher The past few weeks of growing social protests against Israel... in favor of Palestinian supporters who advocate killing Jews, is something that all Americans should openly ponder.

The “To The Point” column in the April 24 issue of the Hugo News reached a new high in lows. Publisher Stan Stamper would be well served to turn off Fox News and find another source for true facts regarding the well-being of our nation today.

Oklahoma Watch Seven state prisoners who were locked in three-by-three foot shower stalls at the Great Plains Correctional Facility in Hinton last August are suing the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, alleging their prolonged confinement in cramped and unsanitary conditions amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.

Democracy/Criminal Justice Reporter The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced a bill on Thursday to make being undocumented a criminal offense, sparking pushback from the Democratic minority who argued the measure will have unintended consequences. House Bill 4156 creates the criminal offense of impermissible occupation. If the measure becomes law, first time offenders would face a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail. A second or subsequent offense is a felony punishable by up to two years in prison. Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested the legislation last month.

the point Publisher Political heartburn and verbal vitriol seem to be growing in volume and meanness around the nation, as several college university campuses become hotbeds of dissent. Screams of “We are HAMAS” coming from Columbia University and midnight attacks that include the taking down of the American flag at Yale University have created mounting problems for university leaders, students, and even everyday citizens.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has appealed directly to members of Oklahoma’s media, asking them to review his documentation detailing what he alleges is money laundering by the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC).

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, this week sent a second letter to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond requesting an investigation into Oklahoma district attorney’s collection of probation supervision fees.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has issued the following statements regarding Gov. Stitt’s public criticism of his vote against a bill that would authorize the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety to provide the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) vehicle registration information.

As the Spring of 2024 unfolds with the late blooming of the Dogwoods, political battles seem to be the order of the day in state, national and international circles. This past weekend saw the first ever attack upon the State of Israel by the nation of Iran.