by Jamison Faught | Aug 11, 2023 | Education, Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots
The statistics out of the Tulsa Public Schools are… atrocious doesn't even suffice. The public education system is absolutely letting these kids down. Whatever they're doing is not working. The upcoming generation of Tulsa-area adults will be reaping the...
by Michael Bates | Aug 8, 2023 | History, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
A dialogue pertinent to the August 8, 2023, City of Tulsa special election: “Homeless problem in Tulsa seems worse than ever and all over the city, not just downtown.” “Don’t worry, GT has a plan.” “What’s the plan?”...
by Michael Bates | Aug 7, 2023 | History, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
The Tulsa County Republican Party has officially come out in opposition to the four City of Tulsa propositions for sales tax and general obligation bonds on the August 8, 2023, ballot (“Improve Our Tulsa 3”): Republican Party of Tulsa County Takes Stance...
by Jamison Faught | Aug 6, 2023 | Education, Muskogee Politico, OCPA, OKGrassroots
Tulsa schools show need for better state reviewBy Jonathan SmallState Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters recently indicated Tulsa Public Schools could face a downgrade in its state accreditation status. That would mark the second year in a row the...
by Michael Bates | Aug 5, 2023 | History, OKGrassroots, Tulsa County
Tulsa is the focus of another recent article from a UK newspaper website: A story in the Guardian Online about the impact of expressway construction on Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood, and the possibility of reviving the neighborhood by removing the north leg of...
by Jamison Faught | Aug 5, 2023 | Economy, Education, Muskogee Politico, OKGrassroots
INVESTING IN OKLAHOMA'S WORKFORCE By Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell As your Lieutenant Governor, I have had the privilege of visiting with countless businesses in all 77 counties. Most of the time, I’m included in celebrations – welcoming a new company coming to town...
