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NEWS 8• SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 The Elk City News Senate Notes from Sen. Brent Howard | May 4, 2026 With a state budget passed and positions throughout state gov- Television Authority and Justin is not running for another legisla- In my speech, I tried to remind est voices on social media or the signed by the governor and many ernment. Every year, the governor Wilson of Sayre to serve on the tive term after serving eight years in my colleagues that good policy people who are always in your ear. bills advanced through both leg- makes hundreds of appointments Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle the Senate. It’s a long-standing tra- doesn’t fit on a bumper sticker It means asking ourselves what’s islative chambers, the Senate is to state boards, commissions and Commission. These are just a dition that members who aren’t re- or in a social media post. It takes truly best for the constituents who nearing the end of this legisla- leadership posts within the execu- few of the 138 executive appoint- turning to the Senate give farewell time and is often nuanced. Craft- aren’t speaking up, the silent ma- tive session. My colleagues and I tive branch. As part of our politi- ments the Senate has confirmed speeches in the chamber to reflect ing sound policy is a marathon, jority, and whether a bill actually spent much of the week in floor cal system of checks and balances, this session. I appreciate my con- on their years of public service. not a sprint. The most significant helps or hurts them. After all, each sessions to work through some many of these appointments must stituents’ willingness to serve It meant a lot to have family pieces of legislation I worked of us represents more than 82,000 of the remaining policy items be confirmed by the Senate. Sen- their state, and I’m glad I could and friends by my side and in the on resulted from years of work Oklahomans, and we owe consid- awaiting action. Approximately ators typically “carry” the nomi- support them during the confir- Senate gallery as I reflected on my on the same issue and lengthy eration to all of them before we cast 180 House bills remain eligible nations of appointees from their mation process. eight years serving Senate District conversations with a wide array our votes. for a floor vote in the Senate, and districts. Two of my Senate colleagues — 38 and shared advice for my col- of stakeholders. In some cases, To contact me at the Capitol, 149 Senate bills remain on gen- I’m pleased the full Senate Sen. Darcy Jech of Kingfisher and leagues who will continue to serve the work on complex issues was please write to Senator Brent How- eral order awaiting a floor vote in confirmed Randy Squires of Ho- Sen. Shane Jett of Shawnee — are in the body. I got the opportunity to passed to me by senators who left ard, State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln the House. bart to serve on the Board of Re- leaving the Senate this year after thank my constituents, Senate staff office due to term limits. Blvd. Room 427, Oklahoma City, In recent weeks, the Senate has gents of Western Oklahoma State serving the full 12 legislative years and Pam Nordstrom, who has been I also reminded my colleagues OK, 73105, email me at Brent. been focused on vetting the gover- College, Kody Suanny of Senti- allowed under term limits. Like my executive assistant since I first that listening to your constituents [email protected], or call nor’s appointments to prominent nel to the Oklahoma Educational me, Sen. Darrell Weaver of Moore took office. doesn’t mean listening to the loud- (405) 521-5612. Thomas, who has won the cham- great players who have won the cluding Brooks Koepka and Justin However, sentimental favorites Scheffler who is #1 in the world and PGA pionship twice is also the son of a PGA Professional. It is unlikely that other three majors, like Jordan Spi- eth Arnold Palmer and Tom Wat- Thomas, maybe even Bryson De Chambeau or Jon Rahm. You can would be Jordan Spieth, so he can complete the career Grand Slam, would add to his resume. A ninth seed Cinderella story Continued from page 3 Phil Mickelson, a two-time winner, son. add Tommy Fleetwood who has Cameron Young, the son of a PGA like John Daily in 1991 is unlikely plays this year as he has missed six In closing: favorite are the top never won a major and Matt Fitz- Professional, Rory who would get to happen. wins this season, will be looking LIV events as of late because of players in the world (Scottie, Rory, patrick who won the U.S. Open and a leg on the Grand Slam of 2026, Sources ESPN, Google, MSN to add a major to his mantel along family private needs. Cameron) and those who have has two wins this year. Add Patrick which has never been done in a Sports, On-Line media. with the “family’s major”. Justin This championship has eluded proven the get things done, in- Reed. calendar year and of course Scottie CANUTE CBA The Juniors and Seniors enjoyed a day out at the OKC Zoo last Wednesday. These students are in Mrs. Whinery’s Anatomy and Chemistry classes. Congratulations to the HS Boys baseball team on winning Regionals. The Canute Trojans will compete in the State Baseball Tournament. Congrats to Canute’s Esports Team, the Marvel Rivals, State Champs! Pictured L to R: Luis Ruiz (JR), Ryder Hoffman (8th Grade) Jarrod Ibrom (JR), Congrats to Bentli Whitson! Representing CBA at the State golf tour- Zeke Snowder (SR) on the shoulders of Zeke is Adrian Cortez (8th Grade) and finishing it up Noah Thompson (SR) nament! (May 4 & May 5). Mega Farmers Union Co-Op Gin Breeze & Mini Breeze Call For Pricing! Parts Available! 720 S. Main, Elk City 580-225-6554 580-225-0191 One of the largest metal 918 N. 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