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TOP HEADLINES
Division of facts concerning both sides of SQ777:
You would think an organization called Oklahomans for Food, Farm and Family would have some farm families or family farmers as supportive members or even spokesmen. But apparently that isn’t the case [Red Dirt Report].
STATE
Oklahoma on track to top California in wind power capacity:
Oklahoma remained No. 4 in the U.S. in installed wind power capacity during the second quarter of 2016, but a national industry group expects the state to move up the ranks by the end of the year [StateImpact Oklahoma].
Governor’s proposal for special session on teacher pay raises gets mixed reviews:
A proposed special session of the Legislature to dole out $140.8 million in excess funds for teacher pay raises drew criticism from several quarters on Thursday [Tulsa World].
ELECTIONS
Washington Week in Review: Recapping the Democratic National Convention:
Agri-Pulse’s Phil Brasher and Sara Wyant were in Philadelphia this week for the Democratic National Convention. In this video, they talk about how the party will try to capture the rural vote and what some major players had to say this week [Agri-Pulse].
Presidential race brings uncertainties to trade outlook:
No matter who is elected, the 2016 U.S. presidential election will bring fresh uncertainties for agricultural and fresh produce exporters [The Packer].
Voter registration deadline is today for runoff election:
Oklahomans have until the end of Friday to ensure they can cast a ballot in next month’s runoff elections in various congressional, legislative, county and city races [The Oklahoman].
After three straight presidential elections without winning a county in Oklahoma, some Democrats are looking to Oklahoma and Cleveland Counties:
Oklahoma Democrats are set to leave here Friday energized by their party’s weeklong convention but realistic about Hillary Clinton’s chances in the state [The Oklahoman].
