the point Publisher First of all this week, I want to congratulate the young athletes across Choctaw County and their coaches and parents for their sporting achievements and for earning the opportunity to play for State titles.

President eligibility part 2 So! Who decides who is eligible to be president? How is this handled? Who makes the ruling? Do we “file a lawsuit” and let federal judges decide? Slap your hands!”, our Framers would say. They would say, “READ THE CONSTITUTION AND SEE WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN!”

the point Publisher It is obvious that times are changing in Oklahoma and it’s also obvious that both citizens and politicians are not overly concerned about rising crime and social degradation.

A large group of Oklahomans in the law enforcement community came together this week to criticize the recent mailings and television advertising of Yes on 820.

Oklahomans start voting this week on whether to expand marijuana use in the Sooner state. Early voting begins Thursday, March 2, at county election boards across the state. SQ#820, if approved, would allow recreational use of pot for those over 21.

by Steve Fair The Oklahoma legislature is in session and funding for secondary education tops the agenda. Speaker of the House Charles McCall, (R-Atoka) has penned two bills.

Republican lawmakers from Idaho have introduced a bill that will make it a crime to administer mRNA vaccines in the state, citing safety concerns, which would apply to COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by companies like Pfizer and Moderna.

to point solutions? Publisher Whether it be on a local, state or national level, a little political dialog... back and forth on the issues is always a good thing.

The U.S. State Department is urging any Americans remaining in Russia to leave immediately, citing an elevated risk of arbitrary arrest by Russian security officials amid a more general warning of “unpredictable consequences” stemming from the Ukraine war and the “possibility of terrorism.”

the point Oklahoma lawmaking underway... Publisher The Oklahoma Legislature has been back in session for about two weeks now, and thousands of legislative bills are in the pipeline for consideration.