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CNHI Oklahoma
Bill John Baker, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, has stated that the
tribe is opposed to State Question 777, or Right to Farm. The Inter-Tribal
Council of the Five Civilized Tribes has also announced its opposition.
dum after North Dakota
lawmakers, claiming the
states dairy and swine industries needed modernization, voted to loosen
a 1932 law that banned
non-family businesses
from running farms or
owning farmland.
Missouris right-to-farm
initiative passed in 2014,
but required a recount.
Requests for comment
to three farming operations in Missouri were not
returned by press time.
Since its introduction,
SQ 777 has been contentious between agricultural
and environmental interests within Oklahoma.
Those against Right to
Farm claim it allows too
much room for farmers
to dump waste and abuse
animals by minimizing
state oversight. Supporters assert the compelling
state interest language
gives the Legislature
room to pass agricultural
and livestock regulations,
and that state constitutions do not trump
federal regulatory power.
Opponents, though, say
they dont trust the Legislature to look out for their
interests.
Those favoring Right
Mike
Hellack
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GRAND OPENING
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Washington
County Republican
Party opens up
headquarters
At noon on Sept. 12, the
Washington County Republican Party will host a grand
opening of its new election
headquarters. The headquarters is located at 201
S. Osage and the hours are
11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
For a small donation,
receive Trump Pence
merchandise and also
support other Republican
candidates. Chairman
Mike Dunlap encourages
all Republicans to exercise
their right to vote and to be
informed of the issues and
questions on the ballot this
November.
Those not registered
to vote may do so at the
Washington County Election Board ofce or come
to the Washington County
Republican Headquarters.
Election Day is Nov. 8. For
more information, contact
Dunlap at 918-914-9182.
MEETING
Former senator to
discuss SQ777
Information on state
question 777 will be
presented at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday at Quality Inn and
Suites, 222 SE Washington
Blvd. Speaker will be former
State Sen. Paul Muegee,
a John F. Kennedy Prole
in Courage award winner,
currently involved with the
Oklahoma Stewardship
Council, who will lead the
kick-off campaign meeting.
Citizens are invited
to attend with the Local
League of Women Voters
members who are hoping
to learn more about this
important state question on
Nov. 8 ballot. Call 918-3372118 for more information
on this meeting, about
SQ777, or upcoming voter
registration events.
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
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College of Charleston students Trevor Catalano (left) and Ashley Gennarelli, both of Greenville, South Carolina, fill out a
voter registration form while waiting in line for a slice of pizza at a Rock The Vote student registration drive on campus in
Charleston, South Carolina, in 2012. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming 2016 presidential election is Oct. 14.
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OK AG Groups Host
Sporting Clay Shoot
to Support SQ777
Oklahoma
agriculture
groups are hosting a sporting
clays shoot to help support the
vote yes campaign for SQ777,
known as, Oklahomas Right
to Farm. The sporting clays
shoot will take place on
Thursday, Oct. 13 at Silverleaf
Shooting Sports located near
Guthrie, Okla.The proceeds
from the shoot will benefit
Oklahoma Farmers Care to
support the SQ777 Vote Yes
Campaign, said Jimmy
Kinder, Treasurer of Oklahoma
Farmers Care. Oklahoma
Agriculture groups are united
in supporting SQ777 because
agriculture is the lifeblood of
Oklahomas economy and a
deeply held part of Oklahomas
heritage.Registration for
event will begin at 11 a.m.,
followed by lunch at noon. A
mandatory Safety Meeting for
all shooters starts at 12:30 p.m.
and shooting begins promptly
at 1 p.m.Individuals or teams
of four may participate.
Entering early is encouraged.
On-site entry is available for an
additional cost. Awards will be
given to the top individual and
top team.To learn more or
enter,
visit http://
w w w. o k c a t t l e m e n . o r g /
sq777sportingclaysshoot.aspx.Oklahoma
Farmers Care is a group of
Oklahoma farmers and farmerled organizations that are
working in sup
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