Data: The Best Partner in Business

Have you ever looked at a business and wondered how they always seem to know exactly what products and services to offer? It seems like clients/customers flock to them. The answer is simple: they have mastered the art of using data to drive their business.

Business Growth Made Simple

Hello. My name is Sara Orellana, and I am an entrepreneur who specializes in helping businesses, leaders, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits achieve their dreams and goals. For the past 20 years, I have lived, worked, volunteered, and raised my family in southwest Oklahoma.

Politics and the use of intellectual property

It is no question that politics have become more divisive than ever. People have extremely strong opinions on their political candidates and the political issues surrounding elections. Musicians, photographers, and other artists are no exception.

Tribal gaming determination may impact gaming and Indian law

A case the Supreme Court will decide this year concerning tribal gaming may have significant implications for not only gaming law, but Indian law more broadly. In Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo v.

Properties added to Lawton's D&D list

LAWTON – The Lawton City Council also placed these properties on the city’s dilapidated and dangerous list in March: 305 NW Fifth St. 414 NW Euclid Ave. 415 NW Columbia Ave. 822 NW 33rd St. 918 SW Fifth St. 1207 NW Williams Ave. 1308 SW D Ave. 1310 NW Baldwin Ave. 1416 SW H Ave.

Lucas, SWOSU announce $1M grant

CHEYENNE – Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s College of Pharmacy Rural Health Center recently received a $1 million United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant, which will provide telemedicine equipment to rural schools across Oklahoma,...

Visa cutting ‘swipe fees’ by 10%

Visa Inc. announced it will lower its credit card “swipe fees” by 10% for online and in-store transactions in small businesses, effective in April. Visa charges 1.5% to 2.

Medical marijuana a billion-dollar industry in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – In three and a half years, medical marijuana has grown to a multibillion-dollar industry in this state. Over a 41-month period the 7% state excise tax on purchases of medical marijuana products generated a little over $156 million, which translated into $2.22 billion in sales.

Presiding Over the House

Before being elected to the House, I spent 19 years as an educator. While I rely on my background in education for many of my responsibilities in the House, my years teaching in a middle school classroom prepared me well for one role in particular: a House presiding officer.

Violations of Clean Air Act admitted

OKLAHOMA CITY – The owner of a diesel engine repair company has pleaded guilty to violating the federal Clean Air Act by circumventing vehicle emission control systems.