On April 10th, I was ratified by the House Republican Conference as the new Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - but not only did I just become the new Chairman, I also became the first Native American to ever Chair this Committee. As an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, my tribal heritage is something I am very proud of, and I was very fortunate to witness this culture firsthand while growing up. My great, great grandfather served as the clerk for the Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court, my great grandfather was the Treasurer of Chickasaw Nation, my great aunt, Te Ata Fisher, was a famous actress and storyteller who performed Native American stories all over the world, and my late mother and inspiration, Helen Cole, was the first Native American woman elected to the Oklahoma State Senate.
Utah’s state representatives and senators returned to the Capitol today for the 2024 legislative session. Last week, House and Senate Republicans released their priorities for this session, entitled For Utah: A Bold Vision, A Brighter Future, and Utahns First: Sustainability at Every Level. Among their priorities is another iteration of income tax cuts. The.
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Each year during the month of November, I am proud that our nation takes this time to reflect on the unique heritage, rich history and special contributions of Native Americans.
I look forward to reading the columns of the leaders of our local Steele Co. Democratic and Republican Parties the 2nd Saturday of each month in the Owatonna Peoples Press.