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Editorial: Conservative fiscal policy and the Oklahoma’s historic windfall

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The State of Oklahoma has had a record amount of revenue in 2018. That is indisputable, even though some liberal pundits think the billion-dollar-plus budget surplus is “fake news.” It’s not. The numbers are there. The money is in the state treasury. Hundreds of millions of dollars are pouring into the state Rainy Day Fund….

Letter: Virtual Charter Academy

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We enrolled our children at Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy 12 years ago (OVCA)! We made the switch to virtual school when our eldest daughter was diagnosed with a lung condition leaving her immunocompromised. OVCA turned out to be the best decision we’ve made for our children’s education. Each of our children have competed nationally in…

The message of Christmas? Reconciliation with Christ

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Christmas is not about giving. Christmas is not about peace on Earth. Christmas is not about family. Christmas is not a little baby. These are all of elements of how we celebrate Christmas in America. But the core of Christmas is that God took the form of man and in humility was born of a…

Prospect of a shootout with Alabama won’t bother OU

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Oklahoma players like big games away from home and recent trips to the College Football Playoff have helped the Sooners prepare for the big game. No. 4 OU faces No. 1 Alabama in the playoff semifinals at 7 p.m. December 29 in the Orange Bowl near Miami on ESPN. This will be Riley’s second year…

Dear Santa: Thanks for the Texas League Championship

Tulsa Beacon

The tradition continues with my 18th Annual Sports Fan’s Letter to Santa Claus. Dear Santa Claus, It seems the older I get, the faster these years go by. As old as you are, how do you deal with that? I digress. I want to begin with a big THANK YOU for bringing the Tulsa Drillers…

OSU vs. MU in the Liberty Bowl matches two former Big 12 foes

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Even though Oklahoma State wasn’t as successful this season as in recent years, OSU coach Mike Gundy is looking forward to a Liberty Bowl match with former Big 12 member Missouri. The game is at 2:45 p.m. December 31 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. The broadcast is on ESPN. “I think it’s a…

A prosperous New Year

Tulsa Beacon

Record-setting tax revenue for November, 12 months Lawmakers who want to raise taxes will have a weaker argument when the legislative session begins in February thanks to record-setting revenues pouring into state coffers. State Treasurer Ken Miller’s report on November tax receipts showed an increase of nearly 16 percent from November of 2017. The November…

10 file for Tulsa School Board District 1

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Ten candidates have filed for the District 1 seat on the Tulsa Public School Board. Board member Gary Perceful is not seeking re-election, so that is an open seat. The candidates who filed from December 3-5 were: Stacey Woolley, Kyle R. Wagner, DeAnna Cooper, Niki Grauberger, Nicholas Cains, Brenda Barre, Chris Freedom, Scott Carter, Nicole…

Stitt names his energy secretary

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Governor-elect Kevin Stitt has appointed Kenneth Wagner as the next Secretary of Energy and Environment. “Wagner is well respected among environment leaders, energy industry experts, and state regulators in neighboring states,” Stitt said. “He will play a critical role in advising my administration on policy that encourages robust and responsible development of our natural resources,…

Tulsa senators named chairmen

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State Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, has been named chairman of the Oklahoma Senate’s Government Committee for the upcoming legislative session beginning in February. Pro Tem-designate Senate Greg Treat, R-Edmond, names chairs, vice chairs for Senate standing committees. Sen. Gary Stanislawsi, R-Tulsa, has been named chairman of the Senate Education Committee and Sen. Joe Newhouse,…