Ok State Auditor Gary Jones
Most state legislators aren’t qualified to create a budget, State Auditor Gary Jones told Cleveland County Democrats. A Republican who replaced a Democrat when he was elected in 2010, Jones is known for his candid comments and conservative fiscal policy.
“We don’t have enough educated people in the (budget) process,” he said, pointing out that lawmakers serving on the budget committee aren’t CPAs and have little or no professional financial experience or training.
Graphic: L.A. Times
According to an analysis published today by the L.A. Times, “Hillary Clinton’s popularity has slumped in California under an unrelenting challenge from Bernie Sanders, who has succeeded in breaching the demographic wall Clinton had counted on to protect her in the state’s presidential primary.”
This startling result is from a new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll.
The Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians are partnering again to host the third annual Cherokee Days at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
The three-day event is June 10-12 and free to attend. Cherokee Days showcases a timeline of historical milestones, live cultural art demonstrations and scheduled cultural performances. Among the activities is a make-and-take experience, which allows children to create traditionally inspired Cherokee items.
Governor Mary Fallin today announced that two Oklahoma cities are among the 10 best in the nation for Hispanic entrepreneurs. WalletHub recently released its 2016 Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs, ranking the 150 most populous cities in the U.S. based on business environment, access to resources and costs.
Tulsa ranked No. 9 and Oklahoma City ranked No. 10 for their Hispanic business-friendliness and Hispanic purchasing power.
Voters in Tulsa County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 28, 2016 State & County Primary, State Senate District 12 Special Primary, City of Tulsa Primary, City of Jenks Special (Utility Franchise) and Liberty Public Schools Special Elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Patty Bryant said today. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, Bryant urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early.
