Gov. Stitt’s Pointless ‘Green’ Energy Plans

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.

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Support Your Parents in Transition

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.

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Stage Steele: Faith, Motherhood, & Resilience

Sage Steele is one of the most recognized faces in sports broadcasting, a trailblazer who spent nearly two decades at ESPN bringing us all closer to the games and the athletes we love. She’s a journalist, a mom, a podcaster, a self-proclaimed “Army brat”, and a champion for staying true to yourself, even in the face of adversity.

In today’s episode of The Resilient Life, Sage opens up to host Ryan Manion about recently becoming an empty nester, divorcing her college sweetheart, growing up in a mixed race family, being proud of her faith, navigating the highs and lows of her career in sports media — including her decision to speak up during the pandemic — and all of the lessons she learned about resilience and authenticity along the way.

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Sen. Deevers on OK First Energy Policy

Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, issued the following statement today regarding Oklahoma energy policy reaffirming his commitment to an Oklahoma First agenda of low energy costs and government efficiency.

“Oklahomans have been very clear on their desire for an Oklahoma First energy policy, which means: (1) Prioritizing Oklahoma-based companies and local reinvestment, not foreign-controlled entities; (2) Focusing on proven energy sources under Oklahomans’ feet—oil and gas—rather than speculative technologies; (3) Rejecting climate alarmism which has been proven false on almost every prediction for 20 years; (4) Protecting Oklahoma’s natural beauty; (5) Protecting resources from ‘green’ energy scams that are resource-intensive and strain local utilities and water supplies; (6) Rejecting companies who embrace woke, globalist ESG/DEI ideologies; (7) Rejecting the waste of taxpayer dollars and redistribution of wealth through subsidizing ‘green’ energy in any way.

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