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Editorial: Oklahoma Income-Tax Repeal must be a priority

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Now that this year’s elections have concluded, Republican caucuses have selected leadership in both chambers of the Oklahoma Legislature. State Rep. Kyle Hilbert of Bristow will serve as Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives while state Sen. Lonnie Paxton of Tuttle will serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. As they prepare agendas…

Letter: Sheep or a Goat

Tulsa Beacon

According to the Word of God, Jesus will come back to Earth to destroy the ungodly and wicked humans that survive the deadly events which will start when Jesus breaks each of the seven seals of the Book of God. In 2 Thessalonians 1:8, it says that Jesus will return to earth, “in flaming fire…

Editorial: Proposals could cut red tape in Oklahoma

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Despite being a conservative electorate, Oklahomans still face more state regulations than citizens in most other states. The accumulation of those rules impedes economic growth and job creation. Fortunately, legislative leaders are preparing to tackle this problem. At a recent meeting jointly led by state Rep. Gerrid Kendrix and state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, who each…

Editorial: Voters send message with retention vote on judges

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahomans sent a message this week when they voted, for the first time in state history, to oust a sitting member of the Oklahoma Supreme Court while two other justices came within a whisker of sharing the same fate. The question is whether defenders of the status quo will listen to the voters. In 1967,…

Editorial: ESG study highlights danger for Oklahoma Taxpayers

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In recent years “environmental, social, and governance” (ESG) investing has become a prominent topic in the financial world as some large asset managers have claimed they will now invest money based on political goals rather than the longstanding norm of maximizing returns. Oklahoma lawmakers voted to prohibit ESG asset managers from having state contracts, arguing…

Letter: Karen Keith is the best choice for Tulsa Mayor

Tulsa Beacon

In our opinion, Karen Keith is the clear choice for Tulsa Mayor in the upcoming election and it’s not close.  We’re convinced that she will prioritize public safety and work with Republicans and Independents to preserve Tulsa as a good place to raise a family, run a business and practice our faith.  Republicans and conservatives…

Editorial: ENDORSEMENTS

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President/Vice President The Tulsa Beacon endorses former President Donald Trump/ J.D. Vance.  Make America great again! Kamala Harris/Tim Walz would be a travesty for our nation. 1st District Representative Kevin Hern State Corporation Commission While Brian Bingman might not be the Conservative we had hoped for he might be the best candidate we can get….

Letter: Awake and Strengthen

Tulsa Beacon

I was there, ground zero, at the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, Canada. I brought my wife and our young children. There were inflatable bouncy castles, and street hockey games. It was peaceful but powerful. Canadians were exercising their democratic rights – freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. By the winter of 2022, Canada’s leaders had…

Letter: On Election Day, be Discerning, not Disengaged

Tulsa Beacon

What should Christians do when neither presidential candidate aligns with their values?  I’ve heard sincere believers say, “I just can’t vote for someone who is blatantly immoral, dishonest, egotistical, and hedonistic.  I might just sit this one out or vote third-party to make a statement.” Of course, I wonder which of the candidates they are…