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While this session certainly had its challenges, ultimately, we completed the most important task of the Legislature, which is to write and pass a balanced budget, and we approved a great many important policy measures to move our state forward in public safety, health, and other critical areas. Overall, nine of my Senate bills were signed into law, along with six of my House bills.

Edwin Bautista was a senior at the University of Texas at Austin and parttime technician at a consulting firm when inflation started to ravage his spending power. After his rent surged past $1,000 a month in early 2021 he feared he would have to move out — until he got a $7,300 lifeline from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

The Largest Deficit Reduction in History Americans want Washington to spend less. Yet for the past two years, hard-working Oklahomans have been crippled with the consequences of Joe Biden’s reckless government spending, skyrocketing inflation, and high interest rates.

The handsome boy you see pictured is Foley. In April, Foley was found wondering up from the river looking to be in rough shape. On the verge of collapsing, Blackwell Animal Control Officers found him and gave him the attention that he needed. Now that he has been with them for sometime and is fully vetted, Foley is looking for his forever home. While his breed is somewhat of a mystery, Foley is 100% a good boy, which is all that really matters. Foley has never met a stranger and is friendly with everyone, and really everything, he has ever met. He loves people and dogs, almost as much as he loves water, which if you had ever met Foley, you would know that it is saying something. Foley is about 2 years old, rides in the car well, and walks decently on a leash. If you’re looking for your forever front seat rider or river buddy, Foley is your guy. Because of his long stay at the Blackwell Animal Shelter, a kind donator sponsored Foley, so his adoption fee is waived.

I Grew Up Country I’m proud I grew up country - dirt roads, muddy creeks, and out houses, Hard working folks with plenty of sweat, most marrieds kept their spouses. You knew all your neighbors and their business, and they knew yours too.

China’s ambassador to South Korea warned that Seoul’s embrace of pro-U.S. policies could bring it harm and the country has much to gain economically through friendly ties with Beijing.