Economy Is Back on Track

By David Arnett

After falling to an 11-year low during the Biden Administration, new polling shows “Americans’ faith in the economy and direction of the nation is back on track and shooting higher” amid President Donald J. Trump’s relentless America First agenda. The Washington Examiner reports, “the latest McLaughlin & Associates national survey, the percentage of voters who believe the country is on the right track has jumped 10 points since Inauguration Day, to 44%, and those viewing it on the wrong track have dropped 16 points to 49%.”

In fact, the share of Americans who say gas prices are a “major problem” is down by 15% over last year; the same is true for housing costs (down 11%) and grocery prices (down 8%). Meanwhile, small business owners are feeling renewed optimism driven by a sharp rise in approval “across the political spectrum” for President Trump’s economic policies.

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Jeff Starling Opposes “jungle primary”

By David Arnett

Candidate for Oklahoma Attorney General, Jeff Starling, has come out in opposition to the Democrats’ push for a California-style “jungle primary.” With over 20 years of experience in law, energy, and business, Starling said, “A coalition of Democrats and special interest groups want to hijack Oklahoma’s election system by pushing a California-style ‘jungle primary.’ It’s wrong, it’s unfair, and it’s fundamentally un-Oklahoman.”

Jeff Starling speaking with constituents at the Oklahoma State Fair
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Sup. Walters Launches Tutoring Investment

By Staff Report

Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a 3,000,000 dollar investment Thursday in high-impact tutoring programs across Oklahoma, designed to accelerate student learning and literacy in both urban and rural school districts. The initiative focuses on providing students with research-based, small-group tutoring aligned with the Science of Reading and the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

“The national decline is unlike anything we have seen. Literacy is the foundation for everything our students learn, the bottom line is: if you can’t read you can’t be successful,” said Superintendent Walters. “By investing in targeted tutoring, we are giving Oklahoma students the tools they need to succeed in school, in their careers, and in life. This is about results, accountability, and making sure every child has the opportunity to thrive.”

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Stovall: Said & Done

By Jim Stovall

I have long believed and often said that we live in a world in which when it’s all said and done, there’s too much said and not nearly enough done. Many people live in unreality based on what they intend to do, what they want to do, or said they were going to do. These things do not matter unless something is eventually done.

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Tulsan Eugene Blake to Judge Westminster

By David Arnett

New York, NY — The Westminster Kennel Club has selected Tulsa, Oklahoma resident Mr. Eugene Blake as the Non-Sporting Group judge for the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan. Group judging for the historic sesquicentennial event will be held on the evenings of February 2-3 at Madison Square Garden, with breed competitions taking place earlier in the day at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

The Best in Show winner will be crowned at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden, the original home of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, on February 3 and will be judged by two-time Westminster Best in Show-winning breeder-owner-handler David Fitzpatrick. Tickets for all events at both Madison Square Garden and the Javits Center are on sale now through westminsterkennelclub.org. 

Mr. Eugene Blake, Non-Sporting Group Judge, 150th Westminster
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