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The Oklahoma Democratic party launches new state platform
The Oklahoma Democratic party launches new state platform

Yahoo

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • Yahoo

The Oklahoma Democratic party launches new state platform

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma Democrats adopted a new state platform over the weekend introducing a bold vision alongside electing new leaders at this years 2025 State convention. Democratic leadership election results are as follows: State Representative John Waldron of Tulsa was elected to Chair the party for the next two years Small business owner and former candidate for State Senate, Erin Brewer of Oklahoma City as Vice Chair Engineer and community organizer, Alberto Alonso-Sandoval of Oklahoma City as Treasurer Chickasaw citizen and genealogist, Kati Cain of Lone Grove as Secretary 'There is renewed energy within the Oklahoma Democratic Party. We are united in our resolve to see more good-paying jobs created, keep rural hospitals open, fully fund our public schools, hold government accountable to the people, and ensure every Oklahoman can pursue the American dream,' Rep. Waldron said. Outlaw Music Festival's 10th Anniversary concert canceled, Event officials say The Oklahoma Democratic Party Platform of 2025 highlights include: Supporting secure, efficient and accessible voting Protecting the initiative petition process Investing properly in infrastructure, education, transportation, mental health, Medicaid, and public safety Opposing income tax reductions without equitable and stable replacement funding sources Opposing public dollars for private school vouchers, tax credits, and religious charter schools Growing our economy through innovation and diverse industries Leading in renewable energy sources as well as oil & gas production Raising the minimum wage Recognizing the sovereignty of our 39 Tribal Nations Allowing patients and doctors the autonomy to make individual medical decisions Valuing knowledge, critical thinking, and age-appropriate learning through public schools, libraries, and broadcasting 'We created a platform that succinctly positions the Oklahoma Democratic Party on the issues confronting our state,' explained Waldron. 'This is what we're fighting for right here in Oklahoma.' To read the innovative platform in its entirety click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Central farmer wins ultra-fine award
Central farmer wins ultra-fine award

Otago Daily Times

timea day ago

  • Business
  • Otago Daily Times

Central farmer wins ultra-fine award

Central Otago sheep farmer John Waldron was "surprised and humbled" to win the ultra-fine category at the 2025 Otago Merino Association fleece competition. "It was a great honour because there is a lot of great wool throughout Otago. I was very pleased." He knew the fleece from his ewe was special as soon as sunlight hit it in the shearing shed on his farm Ithiel in Springvale, near Alexandra, in August last year. "You could see it was very well defined and very fine." Before winning the category for 15.9-micron and finer, the same fleece placed second at the 127th Central Otago A&P Show in Omakau, scoring 95.5 points out of 100. The 13.6-micron fleece had a 2.6kg greasy weight and a 1.9kg clean weight. He ran a small flock of merino sheep, and targets breeding a sheep which grows ultra-fine wool. "It is a very fickle market but if you can get it right, it is quite lucrative." He sold his wool at auction on the open market. "The auction is a very good way of selling elite, ultra-fine wool." Depending on the year, auction prices for 13-micron wool ranges between $25 per kg and $250 per kg. Buyers were often clothing manufacturers in Italy and Japan. He had signed contracts with international clothing manufacturers before, which had certain conditions to meet. "You have to hit the lengths and the strengths." Ithiel was about 40ha of flat to rolling land. He leased about half of the land, including flats near Manuherikia River, to a dairy farmer to grow his heifers. On the remaining land he ran a merino flock — about 160 ewes, 126 hoggets, 30 wethers and four rams. "I have have been increasing numbers because the ultra-fine market has strengthened over the last wee while, and I hope it continues because it is such a cool product." He aims to maximise the return per sheep on his farm. "When you're running a small number of sheep, it is more efficient to grow something more valuable." All of Ithiel had K-line irrigation. His sheep were fed grass and hay. Genetics played a part in producing a winning fleece, including those from "11-micron rams" he bought from Earnscleugh Station. Mr Waldron is the oldest of five children raised on family farm 8500ha Michael Peak Station in St Bathans. The livestock run by his late parents Val and Vera included about 12,000 merino sheep. He left working on the station and moved to Ithiel in 2006, following most of the station being sold to the Department of Conservation, after a Crown Pastoral Tenure Review. The flats and the terraces of the station were now leased and his brother Tom Waldron, of the Styx, had recently signed a deal to run a merino flock on the home block. "That's quite cool," John said. Some of the genetics from the Ithiel flock were from Michael Peak Station. He wanted to thank the association and sponsors, including merino clothing manufacturer Nikke and all the companies which bought New Zealand fine wool, and the people who wore the clothing made from a renewable and sustainable, natural and quality fibre. At an award ceremony in Alexandra last month, the Heather Perriam Memorial Award for outstanding service to the merino industry was presented to to Allan Paterson, of Armidale merino stud in Gimmerburn. An auction at the awards night raised more than $10,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation. Competition results Overall winner: Shane Sanders (Little Valley Station). 15.9 micron and finer: John Waldron (Ithiel) 1; Lindon Sanders (Little Valley Station) 2; Garth Sanders (Little Valley Station) 3. 16.0 to 16.9 micron: Shane Sanders (Little Valley Station) 1; Hugh, Joe and Philippa Cameron (Otematata Station) 2; Don Malcolm (Mt St Bathans Station) 3. 17.0 to 17.9 micron: Trent Spittle (Quailburn Downs) 1; John and Mary-Liz Sanders and family (M/2 Hearts Matangi) 2; Andrew and Deidre Sutherland, Bill and Kate Sutherland (Ahuriri Downs) 3. 18.0 micron and coarser: Bill and Kate Sutherland, Andrew and Deidre Sutherland (Benmore) 1; David and Judy Andrew (Tiroiti Farm) 2; Allan, Eris, Simon and Sarah Paterson (Armidale) 3.

Waldron humbled by award
Waldron humbled by award

Otago Daily Times

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Otago Daily Times

Waldron humbled by award

Central Otago sheep farmer John Waldron was "surprised and humbled" to win the ultra-fine category at the 2025 Otago Merino Association fleece competition. "It was a great honour because there is a lot of great wool throughout Otago. I was very pleased." He knew the fleece from his ewe was special as soon as sunlight hit it in the shearing shed on his farm, Ithiel, in Springvale, near Alexandra, in August last year. "You could see it was very well defined and very fine," he said. Before winning the category for 15.9-micron and finer, the same fleece placed second at the 127th Central Otago A&P Show in Omakau, scoring 95.5 points out of 100. The 13.6-micron fleece had a 2.6kg greasy weight and a 1.9kg clean weight. He runs a small flock of merino sheep, and targets breeding a sheep which grows ultra-fine wool. "It is a very fickle market but if you can get it right, it is quite lucrative." He sells his wool at auction on the open market. "The auction is a very good way of selling elite, ultra-fine wool." Depending on the year, auction prices for 13-micron wool ranges between $25 per kg and $250 per kg. Buyers were often clothing manufacturers in Italy and Japan, he said. He had signed contracts with international clothing manufacturers before, which had certain conditions. "You have to hit the lengths and the strengths." Ithiel was about 40ha of flat to rolling land. He leases about half of the land, including flats near Manuherikia River, to a dairy farmer to grow his heifers. On the remaining land he runs a merino flock — about 160 ewes, 126 hoggets, 30 wethers and four rams. "I have have been increasing numbers because the ultra-fine market has strengthened over the last wee while, and I hope it continues because it is such a cool product." He aims to maximise the return per sheep on his farm. "When you're running a small number of sheep, it is more efficient to grow something more valuable." All of Ithiel had K-line irrigation. His sheep were fed grass and hay. Genetics played a part in producing a winning fleece, including those from "11-micron rams" he bought from Earnscleugh Station. Mr Waldron is the oldest of five children raised on family farm 8500ha Michael Peak Station in St Bathans. The livestock run by his late parents Val and Vera included about 12,000 merino sheep. He left the station and moved to Ithiel in 2006, following most of the station being sold to the Department of Conservation, after a Crown Pastoral Tenure Review. The flats and the terraces of the station were now leased and his brother, Tom Waldron, of the Styx, had recently signed a deal to run a merino flock on the home block. "That's quite cool," John said. Some of the genetics from the Ithiel flock were from Michael Peak Station. He wanted to thank the association and sponsors, including merino clothing manufacturer Nikke and all the companies which bought New Zealand fine wool, and the people who wore the clothing made from a renewable and sustainable, natural and quality fibre. At an award ceremony in Alexandra last month, the Heather Perriam Memorial Award for outstanding service to the merino industry was presented to Allan Paterson, of Armidale merino stud in Gimmerburn. An auction at the awards night raised more than $10,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation. Competition results Overall winner: Shane Sanders (Little Valley Station). • 15.9 micron and finer: John Waldron (Ithiel) 1; Lindon Sanders (Little Valley Station) 2; Garth Sanders (Little Valley Station) 3. • 16.0 to 16.9 micron: Shane Sanders (Little Valley Station) 1; Hugh, Joe and Philippa Cameron (Otematata Station) 2; Don Malcolm (Mt St Bathans Station) 3. • 17.0 to 17.9 micron: Trent Spittle (Quailburn Downs) 1; John and Mary-Liz Sanders and family (M/2 Hearts Matangi) 2; Andrew and Deidre Sutherland, Bill and Kate Sutherland (Ahuriri Downs) 3. • 18.0 micron and coarser: Bill and Kate Sutherland, Andrew and Deidre Sutherland (Benmore) 1; David and Judy Andrew (Tiroiti Farm) 2; Allan, Eris, Simon and Sarah Paterson (Armidale) 3.

Las Vegas Sands Continues Capacity-Building Support for The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada with a $270,000 Donation
Las Vegas Sands Continues Capacity-Building Support for The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada with a $270,000 Donation

Yahoo

time10-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Las Vegas Sands Continues Capacity-Building Support for The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada with a $270,000 Donation

Sands Cares funding extends assistance for the nonprofit's strategic growth initiative in the Sands Cares Accelerator and provides underwriting for operational infrastructure. LAS VEGAS, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has contributed $270,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) through Sands Cares to empower its Sands Cares Accelerator goal of expanding marketing and communications, as well as provide underwriting for organizational and administrative needs. The Center is focusing on building marketing capabilities as part of the Sands Cares Accelerator, which is Sands' exclusive three-year membership program aimed at advancing nonprofits to deliver greater community impact. The 2025 Sands Cares donation also sustains The Center's administrative office space and other operational needs to accommodate its ongoing expansion. The Center has been a vital part of the Las Vegas Valley for 30 years and provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for life-enriching programs, wellness services, events, education and support for people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies of the community. As the hub for an array of essential resources and care, The Center operates two clinics that deliver physical and mental health care and spearheads a variety of community service programs, advocacy initiatives and inclusive programming. "We are growing exponentially, and the infusion of support Sands has given us is a significant part of our evolution – both from a physical standpoint in providing the resources for our administrative operations, as well as in giving us the impetus to build greater visibility and awareness," John Waldron, CEO of The Center, said. "The marketing capability we've been able to build through the Sands Cares Accelerator has greatly expanded our stature, while the administrative support provides us with a firm foundation. Sands really understands our strategic vision and has provided vital resources to help us realize our goals." The 2025 Sands Cares donation supports The Center's third and final year in the Sands Cares Accelerator with resources for its goal to build a solid marketing and communications program. The Center is using this year's Sands Cares Accelerator resources to further build out communications plans, evolve its annual Impact Report, produce new videos to tell its story and engage with donors, and continue efforts to launch a podcast. Sands Cares Accelerator resources previously underwrote an advertising campaign that helped The Center double the number of visitors within three months of opening its second health care center, the Gavin J. Goorjian Community Health Center, which offers primary and gynecological care as well as pharmacy services. The new facility serves as the cornerstone of The Center's health and wellness efforts. The Sands Cares Accelerator was inspired by Sands' founder Sheldon G. Adelson and his legacy of creating successful businesses and giving back to communities through meaningful philanthropic involvement. Since 2017, the program has empowered Las Vegas, Singapore and Macao nonprofits to build their capacity in strategic areas to make greater community impact through funding, facilitation, and strategic counsel and consulting from Sands Team Members. The 2025 Sands Cares contribution also continues underwriting for The Center's administrative office space, including its lease, operational functions and refurbishment. The administrative office is housed in a separate location from The Center's main campus through funding from Sands, which has enabled the organization to expand staff and programming at the main campus. "The Center's momentum and expansion both in our Sands Cares Accelerator and for the organization as a whole has been tremendous to see," Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs, said. "Our investment is geared toward helping The Center continue this trajectory with resources in identified areas to help the organization run effectively and tell its story to all those who can benefit from and support the mission." Sands' partnership with The Center falls under the company's priorities on nonprofit partner advancement and support for organizations serving diverse communities under the global Sands Cares community engagement program. To learn more about Sands Cares, visit To learn more about The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada, visit About Sands (NYSE: LVS)Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company's iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit. Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian Macao®, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd. Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company's ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. To learn more, visit About The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern NevadaFor 30 years, The Center has served as a safe, non-judgmental space where members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies receive the services, education and support to thrive. Services fall under three categories: health and wellness, advocacy and community building. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Las Vegas Sands Corp. Sign in to access your portfolio

Goldman Sachs pares risk after tariff move, braces for more uncertainty
Goldman Sachs pares risk after tariff move, braces for more uncertainty

Zawya

time05-06-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

Goldman Sachs pares risk after tariff move, braces for more uncertainty

Goldman Sachs has moderated its risk-taking since U.S. President Donald Trump's April tariff announcement, and the Wall Street bank is braced for more uncertainty, a top executive said. "We have moderated our risk positioning since April 2nd - I think that's a sensible thing for us to do," Goldman President John Waldron said in a podcast released by the investment bank on Thursday. "We're absorbing a lot of risk from our clients. We want to continue to do that, but we also, where we can, we (pare) our risk and stay a little bit closer to home." Goldman is readying for continued uncertainty in the coming months, which means keeping a greater liquidity cushion, he said. Financial markets have been turbulent since Trump's so-called "Liberation Day," when he announced plans to increase tariffs on trading partners. Waldron, who is widely seen as the likely successor to Goldman CEO David Solomon, said the tariff move was "very, very disruptive." Some companies are now starting to make business decisions based on assumptions that tariffs will be raised to a range of 10% to 15%, he said. "We're moving into now an adjustment phase, and you'll see, I think, some more decision-making on capital spend, M&A transactions, capital return, stock buybacks," Waldron said. The U.S. economy is still strong, backed by a solid labor market and consumer spending, he said. "All those factors in the U.S. to me lead to a likely scenario where we don't have a recession," he said. Meanwhile, Waldron warned investors were getting concerned about an unsustainable U.S. fiscal deficit. "The bond market is starting to be heard, and I hope that gets some attention in the halls of Congress," he said. Rating agency Moody's cut the pristine U.S. sovereign credit rating by one notch last month, the last of the major ratings agencies to downgrade the country, citing concerns about the nation's growing $36 trillion debt pile. The biggest question for markets is the path of interest rates, particularly in the long term, Waldron said. "We're seeing a lot of increase in duration in the rate curves in the United States and Japan and many other countries - and I think that could be a brake on economic growth," he said. (Reporting by Saeed Azhar, Editing by Lananh Nguyen and Jamie Freed)

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