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SEVEN DAYS OF SQ 777
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TOP HEADLINES
Schulz: 777 is best for Oklahoma:
Truth is, the food, fuel and fiber raised here in Oklahoma is one of the last things we can still say is “Made in the USA.” I hope we will still be able to say that when our children and grandchildren are the ones raising cotton on our family farm. That’s why I support State Question 777 — Oklahoma’s Right to Farm [NewsOK].
Wade Christensen: A compelling reason to vote for ‘Right to Farm’:
Oklahomans must remember: This is about Oklahoma, our food source and our farmers and ranchers, not political out-of-state special interest groups. Vote “YES,” to support your local farmers, ranchers and all Oklahomans who enjoy a healthy meal [Tulsa World].
STATE
Farm families urge a yes vote on State Question 792:
Former Oklahoma Farm Bureau Family of the Year Dennis and Elaine Flaming say voting Yes on 792 will help get agricultural products to market and lead to job growth [Oklahoma Farm Report].
GOP expected to maintain super majorities in Oklahoma:
Republican and Democratic politicos predict there won’t be any major swings in either chamber, but a byproduct of the GOP’s major gains over the last decade is that Republicans have more open seats to defend: 19 in the House and nine in the Senate [AP].
Oklahoma schools accused of squandering millions on bond fees:
Oklahoma school districts are spending millions of taxpayers’ dollars every year by paying high fees for financial advisers, bond counsel and underwriters, says Jim Joseph, the state’s bond adviser [The Oklahoman].
Pruitt contemplates governor’s race:
One area he has not ruled out is running in the 2018 gubernatorial race to replace Gov. Mary Fallin. Pruitt said he will making a public decision about running for governor after the Nov. 8 general election [Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise].
FEDERAL
A little-noticed fact about trade: It’s no longer rising:
It is the first time since World War II that trade with other nations has declined during a period of economic growth [New York Times].
Canada and E.U. sign trade deal, bucking resistance to globalization:
The European Union and Canada signed a far-reaching trade agreement on Sunday that commits them to opening their markets to greater competition, after overcoming a last-minute political obstacle that reflected the growing skepticism toward globalization in much of the developed world [New York Times].
EPA eyes changes to lead regulations for drinking water:
Changes the agency is considering include requiring more proactive replacement of lead water pipes, beefing up mandates for corrosion control technology, changing water sampling standards to better detect high lead levels, and putting a new focus on lead exposure to pregnant women and young children [The Hill].
