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Moody’s Investor’s Service upgrades Oklahoma’s ranking

November 7, 2019

State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the state’s credit outlook from “stable” to “positive.” The rating agency concurrently affirmed Oklahoma’s credit rating of “AA2.” Moody’s action follows a meeting in September with state leaders to provide rating analysts with an update on the economy, credit trends, and policy priorities. “The state’s…

School officials want $220m more

November 7, 2019

The Oklahoma State Board of Education wants more tax money. The board approved a Fiscal Year 2021 budget request of $3.29 billion for common education (kindergarten through 12th grade), which includes an increase of nearly $220 million over last year. This year’s request includes an increase of $117.9 million to the state funding formula, to…

More seniors joining the work force

November 7, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C., — The labor participation rate of older Americans is increasing for a variety of reasons. The National Council on Aging [NCOA] reports that one in five seniors are still working. In fact, says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]: “The term, ‘retirement age,’ may become irrelevant in the…

Study: Happy people will live longer

November 7, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Judy Garland sang the “get happy” song in the 1950 film, Summer Stock. Now, a massive, long-term study of 71,173 men and women appears to prove the notion that the happier you are, the longer you’ll live, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. According to Dan Weber, AMAC founder and…

Grants to enhance school security

November 7, 2019

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), in partnership with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security and its subsidiary, the Oklahoma School Security Institute (OSSI), has received three federal grants of more than $1.7 million to strengthen safety, security and mental health initiatives in public schools statewide. “The Oklahoma State Department of Education and the…

Dr. Everett Piper opens the new Liberty Center

October 31, 2019

On November 4, author and former Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Dr. Everett Piper will launch a new hub of speakers with traditional solutions and insight for political, spiritual and business topics in American culture. The new venture is called EkklesiaSterion and the goal is to guide the Church in government, business and reformation. “Our goal…

Unequal Funding

October 31, 2019

DT district to get more than twice If the $639,000,000.00 tax increase passes on November 12, the money for streets will not be spent equally around the City of Tulsa. In fact, Council District 4 is slated to get more than double what will be spent in Districts 3, 5, 6 and 9 (see related…

Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show will be November 9-10

October 31, 2019

Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show, the world’s biggest gun and knife show, will return to Expo Square at the Tulsa Fairgrounds November 9-10. From a modest starting in 1955, the show has grown to almost six miles of indoor exhibits. The show will fill the 11-acre building with more than 4,250 exhibits of fine antique and…

Absentee ballot deadline is Nov. 6

October 31, 2019

The deadline for application for an absentee ballot for the November 12 City of Tulsa tax increase is 5 p.m. November 6, according to Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman. Absentee ballot applications are available at the Election Board office at 555 N. Denver Ave. and an online version is at www.elections.ok.gov. The ballots…

Route 66 markers being installed

October 31, 2019

Installation of Route 66 Historical Markers at 29 Tulsa locations has begun. The project is scheduled for completion in October. The signs feature tourist-oriented narratives and historical photos. A sales tax increase included $15 million for projects on Route 66 in Tulsa. The City of Tulsa has contracted with Hoffer & Waska, LLC for $30,550…