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Sulphur Students Compete In Regional Skeet Shooting Event

Sulphur Students Compete In Regional Skeet Shooting Event

The Oklahoma Scholastic Shooting Sports Program regional shoots competition, hosted by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, was held on April 2-3 at Oklahoma Trap and Skeet association field in El Reno with shooters from around the state competing. 04/24/2024 04:00 AM

McCortney’s Senate Review

McCortney’s Senate Review

With less than two months remaining in this year’s legislative session, much of our work is currently focused on crafting the state budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The Senate has been operating under new budgeting procedures this year to open meetings to the public and promote transparency. This is a vast difference from my first few years in the Legislature when only a handful of people were responsible for writing the budget, and lawmakers often only had a few days to review the multi-billion-dollar budget. Additionally, our new schedule and processes give all legislators the opportunity to provide input on the budget, ensuring their constituents are represented throughout the appropriations process. 04/17/2024 04:00 AM

Weekly Column

The Importance of Pro-Growth Tax Policy 04/17/2024 04:00 AM

Your Views

TheTimes-Democrat values the views of our readers and we willingly publish letters no matter what viewpoint taken. However, there are a few rules that need to be followed before a letter can be published. 04/10/2024 04:00 AM

Mullin It Over

Mullin it Over – “One Year Later, Lawton-Fort Sill’s FISTA is a Model for Public-Private Innovation” 04/10/2024 04:00 AM

The Impending Solvency of Social Security

The Impending Solvency of Social Security

Weekly Column 04/03/2024 04:00 AM

Alvord’s Session Review

Alvord’s Session Review

State Senator Jerry Alvord 03/27/2024 11:00 PM

John Holman

As spring weather warms the soil, and recent rainfall a blessing, here is a reminder of how valuable mulching can be in the garden. The benefits of mulch depend on the material used and depth to which it is applied. In general, mulching minimizes evaporation of water from the soil surface, reducing irrigation need by around 50%. It helps stabilize soil moisture levels, thereby improving vegetable quality and encouraging the beneficial activity of soil organisms. Some of the more common mulch materials include small grain straw, wood or bark chips, grass clippings and black plastic(weed mat). Mulching helps reduce soil compaction forces from rain and traffic. And if organic material is used, the mulch can be later plowed into the garden as a soil amendment. Mulching can cool or warm soil temperatures, and can also aid in weed control. 03/27/2024 11:00 PM

Weekly Column

Honoring Our American Heroes 03/27/2024 11:00 PM

McCortney’s Senate Review

McCortney’s Senate Review

This week, we reached the deadline to hear bills in their house of origin. After many hours of debate, questioning, and consideration, we passed a few hundred Senate bills out of our chamber that will now move to the House for further review. We’ll be working through their proposed legislation in Senate committees in the coming weeks. 03/20/2024 11:00 PM

Weekly Column

The Necessity of Strong National Security 03/20/2024 11:00 PM

Speaker McCall’s Tax Measures Pass House

Speaker McCall’s Tax Measures Pass House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, last week gained House passage of multiple bills he authored regarding Oklahoma’s tax structure and policy. The bills were in addition to tax policy legislation passed by the House earlier this session. 03/20/2024 11:00 PM