She tried to do worse, but the Democrats stopped her. CATO Institute just released their 2016 fiscal scoring of the US governors. No one scored a perfect '100' but 5 Republicans scored an 'A' by achieving at least a '67'. Mary Fallin was not among them. In fact, Fallin scored barely above Ohio Governor, John Kasich. Her 64 would not have happened if she had her way, though. With 11 days left in the 2016 session, Fallin made a bold and unusual move of coming onto the House Chamber's floor, to personally appeal to the Democrats for a massive new consumption tax on tobacco products. The Democrat caucus decided to strategically 'double down' on this move, demanding that the chamber first approve a massive expansion of Medicaid in the Sooner state. The 30 Democrats and a remnant of the Republicans combined to defeat the tobacco tax by a handful of votes. As the roll was about to close, a timid few Republicans quickly switched to 'No' votes so their constituents would not be aware of their willingness to collude in this deal. |
Mayor Dewey Bartlett jr. Is proclaiming the week of October 2-8 as Mental Illness Awareness Week. Candelight vigil, screenings to be held week of Oct. 2-8 Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett signed a proclamation declaring the week of October 2 through October 8, 2016 is Mental Illness Awareness Week in Tulsa. Each year, the week provides an opportunity nationally to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. During this two terms, Mayor Bartlett has sponsored public safety summits entitled A Stronger, Safer Tulsa to explore issues that are linked to mental illness, such as substance abuse and domestic violence, with organizations that lead the charge to educate and find solutions for these societal issues that have an impact families and the workplace. One in five adults experience mental illness problems every year and 50 percent of chronic mental illness begins by age 14. Although many people today understand that mental illness is a medical condition, individuals and families affected by mental illness are still often subjected to stigma and discrimination. Mayor Bartlett is working with the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness by calling on everyone to shine a light on mental illness and replace stigma with hope.
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