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TOP HEADLINES
Four Oklahomans, including Gov. Fallin, named to Trump’s ag panel:
Four Oklahoma officials were named to Donald Trump’s agricultural advisory committee, according to a campaign release on Tuesday [News9].
Trump announces farm and rural advisory team:
Donald Trump’s campaign has set up a geographically diverse team of agricultural leaders that includes congressmen, governors, state agriculture commissioners, trade association leaders and producers of grain, livestock, poultry and fruits and vegetables [Agri-Pulse].
STATE
OKC council approves water settlement:
Calling the moment historic and defining, Oklahoma City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of an agreement that will nearly double the city’s water supply [NewsOK].
Ballot initiatives are popular across the U.S.:
Oklahomans should take heart if they feel burdened by the half dozen or so questions expected to be on our ballot in November — it could be worse [The Oklahoman].
Oklahoma education sales tax debate heats up ahead of election:
As Oklahoma educators seek the largest injection of public school funding in a generation through the form of a penny sales tax increase, opposition to the effort is stepping up with the statewide election 85 days away [NewsOK].
ELECTIONS
Democrats ‘can’t ignore’ rural voters:
“The food we eat, the water we drink, the energy we use, a significant percentage of the military we rely on comes from rural America,” Vilsack said. “Folks in rural America do not believe there is a recognition or appreciation on the part of Democrats for that contribution to the country” [The Axe Files].
The final push for immigration reform:
A Donald Trump victory in November would presumably scuttle hope of soon fixing America’s broken immigration system. But Hillary Clinton has vowed to push for comprehensive reform in the first 100 days of her administration, should she prevail. It’s not too early to start planning [Bloomberg].
State Senate candidates debate in Frederick:
Chris Kidd of Waurika and Toni Hasenbeck of Elgin answered questions from the crowd regarding what they plan to do if elected, and highlighting their differences [KSWO].
