Over the past few months, we have watched violent, antisemitic, un-American, and pro-terrorist mobs take over college campuses across the country, endangering Jewish students and other innocent bystanders. Yet, for months, many Democrats have refused to speak out against the protests.

The governor signed two more of my bills last week. The first, House Bill 3327, would protect school nurses from liability in the event a student with diabetes experiences a health crisis outside of school hours.

For my constituents in Senate District 43 who were affected by the recent severe weather, one of the most important things you can do is to report your damage online at damage. ok.gov. Many local officials have already assessed storm damage in the district. But reporting the damage to your home, business or farm will help state authorities understand the areas of greatest need across Oklahoma. Having a better idea of the scope of the damage can also help state officials seek federal aid, such as FEMA assistance, for hard-hit counties and storm victims.

Last weekend marked the annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, serving as yet another reminder of the tragedy that ensued on April 19, 1995, but more importantly, the response that occurred in the days following. The presence of the Oklahoma Standard is as apparent today as it was 29 years ago.

I brainstormed frequently this week trying to decide upon a suitable subject for this column, and I came up with absolutely nothing. So, I decided, “When in doubt, ask Siri.” Now, I’m pretty sure Siri is feeling neglected these days, because most of the time I forget that she’s even there, but this week I did consult her for a writing topic, and these are some of the ideas from Siri’s selected websites: “Give advice on turning 30.” Well, that ship has certainly sailed.

We reviewed many pieces of legislation last week as we worked towards the deadline to advance House measures off the Senate floor. Among the bills passed was House Bill 4156, which addresses the illegal immigration crisis in our state and country. Not knowing who is occupying our state is a public safety threat, however, this is a minuscule issue when compared to the secondary effects of this crisis that has resulted from the federal government's failure to secure our border.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Oklahomans impacted by the tornadoes that swept through southern Oklahoma. The devastation is appalling, but Oklahomans are resilient. I know our communities will band together to help those affected by these storms because that is the Oklahoma Standard. If I can assist anyone needing help in Senate District 43, please don’t hesitate to call my office.

Over the weekend, 27 tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, resulting in widespread devastation and heartbreaking loss of life. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by or are grieving as a result of these severe tornadoes.

Two of my bills have been signed by the governor! Week before last, I wrote in my column that Senate Bill 1708 passed the House. The governor has now signed it into law.

If you’re a younger worker just starting out in your career, you’ve got tremendous personal and professional opportunities ahead of you. But this is also when you will need to make some key decisions — especially about your financial priorities.