Hoping everyone came through last week’s ice storm OK. It is amazing that it can be in the 70’s one day and 20’s the next. Only in Oklahoma! We had a shortened week last week at the Capitol due to the weather. We held committee hearings on Monday only. This will really compress our schedule this week as all bills must be out of committee by this Thursday. My Ag sales tax bill and my tourism bill both made it through round one of hearings, and both are scheduled to be heard in full Appropriations & Budget this week and hopefully advance to the floor. I have five bills scheduled this week to be heard in various committees, so it should be interesting at the least.
Last weekend, I attended the Latimer County Premium Sale assisting the local Lion’s Club with serving a meal. It always re-energizes my belief that we are in good hands with future generations when I spend time with these young exhibitors and their parents. Many of these exhibitors will make their way to Oklahoma City to participate in the largest stock show in the state next week. Oklahoma Youth Expo is really a premier stock show.
I also had the chance to visit with Pittsburg County Conservation District board members at the Oklahoma Conservation District annual meeting. My ties run deep with this organization. It’s always good to see local people getting involved.
I was happy to welcome Troy Walker and a group of Red Oak FFA students at the capitol last Tuesday. I always love meeting the bright young stars of our state. I know they will serve our state very well in the future!
As always, thank You for allowing me to serve you. I can be reached at (405) 557-7381 or by email at jim.grego@okhouse.gov.
- Jim Grego serves District 17 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His district includes Latimer County and parts of LeFlore and Pittsburg counties.
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