County Hiring Questioned

By David Arnett

Multiple sources have asserted there is an effort underway by Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith to place James Rae, her current Chief Deputy, in a permanent staff position before her term ends in January. Commissioner Keith did not run for reelection, but for Tulsa Mayor and lost that race November 5.

Observers question if a job is being manufactured to “home” a political operative. Rae ran for the County Commission seat but was defeated in the primary. Rae had previously run for the Texas Legislature prior to moving to Tulsa and came in third in the Democratic Party Primary.

James Rae
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OK Political Party Accountability Bill

By David Arnett

Political parties will be required to honor the will of their electorate or bear the cost when House Bill 1010, filed this week by Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, becomes law.

Jenkins filed HB1010 in response to actions by a small group of elite National Democrat Party power brokers after they removed the candidate chosen in the March Oklahoma Democrat presidential preferential primary from the ballot.

Jenkins’ proposal would require political parties to honor the will of their voters or reimburse taxpayers for the cost of the election. An Oklahoma law requiring political accountability.

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Gov. Stitt’s Pointless ‘Green’ Energy Plans

By Jenni White

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt recently posted a picture of himself happily seated at a table in the governor’s mansion with Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen, telling Oklahomans how he has “just signed a historic memorandum of understanding between Denmark and Oklahoma” for “reliable” energy for both “communities.”

The preamble of the memo says Oklahoma is being “leveraged” — that Oklahoma will be transformed using cutting-edge European “green energy” technologies. The official press release from the governor’s office is even more fawning.

Photo: Official Twitter account of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt.
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Support Your Parents in Transition

By Danny Knight

Helping your parents transition to a simpler lifestyle through downsizing is a significant step that requires sensitivity and understanding. This process is not merely about reducing possessions, but involves ensuring a sense of security. As adult children, the role you play is pivotal in balancing their need for independence with the practicalities of a new living arrangement. In this article, we’ll go over several things you can do to make this transition period easier for everyone in the family.

Photo via Pexels
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