October 19, 2016
Tulsa World By Randy Krehbel October 19, 2016 BARTLESVILLE — Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said Tuesday it is “simply not true” that a much-disputed state question would eliminate state regulation of water quality. How those regulations are formulated, though, might be a different matter. Speaking at the Bartlesville Public …
October 19, 2016
Tahlequah Daily Press By Josh Newton October 18, 2016 Members of the Tahlequah City Council Monday night formally opposed State Question 777, the so-called “Right to Farm” issue set to appear before Oklahoma voters next month. Representatives of Save the Illinois River Inc. asked the body to oppose the state …
October 17, 2016
EdmondSun By Enid News & Eagle Editorial Board October 15, 2016 In January 2015, state Rep. Scott Biggs, R-Chickasha, filed a bill that would amend the Oklahoma Constitution to protect farming and ranching practices in the state. Commonly known as “Right-to-Farm,” the bill will appear on the ballot in November as …
October 13, 2016
News9 By News9 Staff October 12, 2016 NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – The Norman City Council is the latest entity to pass a resolution opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee the right to farm and ranch in the state. The Norman Transcript reports (http://bit.ly/2dJ9tdM ) that the council voted …
October 10, 2016
News Press By Michelle Charles October 8, 2016 Critics of State Question 777, commonly called the “Right to Farm” bill, express concern about how difficult it would be to address unforeseen consequences if it becomes part of Oklahoma’s constitution. They have also raised the alarm about how difficult it would be for the …