Opinion
Bice: Bringing Congress Into the 21st Century
With one month under their collective belts, the 66 new members of the U.S. House of Representatives are now working to fulfill the pledge they took to support and defend the Constitution and to “faithfully discharge the duties of this office.”
Sterling: Budget certification and key bills progress
The 60th Legislature is already in its third week, and progress is well underway. Recently, the Oklahoma Board of Equalization (BOE) certified that the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $12.3 billion toward the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget.
Strengthening community journalism, helping the community thrive
It is time for Best of Tri-County Area, dear readers, and we at The Shawnee News Star and CherryRoad Media are excited.
Bice: Protecting American energy production
Upstream oil and gas activities support over 278,000 jobs in Oklahoma and contribute billions of dollars to our economy. Across the country, modern drilling technology has been a game-changer, unlocking vast reserves of oil and natural gas that have made the United States the world leader in natural gas and oil production.
