Donald Trump, Tulsa 1/20/2016. Photo by Greg Duke
Yesterday it was Tulsa’s turn to embrace “The Donald.” Contrary to national media reports; Trump’s Tulsa talk in style and substance was not enraged ranting, but more like how a group of friends might discuss politics during Happy Hour. Light on substance, biting in criticism and frequently comedic in delivery; the event suggested it would be fun to hang-out with Donald Trump if you don’t offend easily.
Former OK Gov. Frank Keating
Governor Frank Keating, a former FBI agent and a prosecutor in President Reagan’s administration, today announced his endorsement of Tulsa Police Sgt. Vic Regalado to be Tulsa County Sheriff.
“I’m endorsing Vic Regalado because quality law enforcement has never been a more critical component of our nation. We live in a dangerous world, and need leaders like Vic who have the right experience, demeanor, and have demonstrated integrity throughout their careers.”
A federal judge in Tulsa overturned a jury verdict yesterday ruling that El Tequila LLC and owner Carlos Aguirre willfully violated the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. El Tequila and Aguirre must pay $2.1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to over 300 vulnerable workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s case was so strong that before the trial the court, ruling on summary judgment, found that El Tequila and Aguirre had violated the FLSA’s minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions. The court also granted the Secretary’s summary judgment motion with respect to his calculation of damages and the application of liquidated damages, and enjoined the employer from committing future violations of the FLSA.
Sen. James Lankford
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released a statement and video in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night.
“Families in Oklahoma have been harmed by the policies and politics of the last seven years. Washington has become more partisan, our economic growth has become more anemic, and federal regulations have dramatically increased, controlling more of our everyday lives,” Lankford said.
J.J. Dossett, wins Ok. Senate Dist. 34
In contest for a seat held by Republicans for 16 years, Democrat J.J. Dossett won in a special election Tuesday night. Dossett, a current coach and son of a longtime Owasso High School principal, rallied support for public education to his campaign.
As a Monday analysis on Tulsa Today noted, Republican David McLain apparently took the overwhelming Republican registration in the North Tulsa County district for granted by not mailing enough to match Dossett’s mail outreach in the general election. Further, Dossett’s cable TV buy and web site video showed a stronger more professional approach to voters in the district.