Obesity-related bill receives most views of proposed congressional measures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress heads toward a week-long Independence Day break, 95% of bills introduced in the current session are still in committee.According to billsincongress.com, an independent record of the U.S.

Anadarko woman admits embezzling $151,000 from tribal tag office

A Native American who admitted embezzling $151,208 from the Caddo Nation was sentenced to six months in federal prison and ordered to pay full restitution.

City of Lawton merges 3 departments

The City of Lawton merged its Engineering, Public Utilities, and Public Works departments into a single Public Works Department effective July 1, as reported in The Constitution on June 25.

Backers of proposed aluminum smelter at Inola respond to claims of critics

The two principal concerns of opponents to the proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter that would be built at the Port of Inola are allegations of environmental hazards and reduction in the quality of life.

War Dept. gives $10M to provide skilled trade workforce training

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new type of battle is being waged by the U.S. Department of War. On July 2, television host Mike Rowe was presented with a $10 million check at the Pentagon to formally launch the Build Freedom Initiative.

Post-election audit scheduled for July 14 at Comanche County Courthouse

OKLAHOMA CITY – A post-election audit of the June 16 primary election has been authorized by State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax.In Comanche County, the audit will be held July 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Campaign to repeal Washington ‘millionaires tax’ submits more than 500,000 signatures

TUMWATER, Wash. — Opponents of Washington’s new high-earners income tax submitted more than 500,000 signatures for an initiative to kill the tax Thursday, setting up an epic brawl for November over the state’s tax system, government funding and business climate.

Amazon to pay $2.25M in civil penalties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Online retail giant Amazon will be required to pay $2.25 million to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges that the company knowingly violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

82% of group travelers will pay a 'peace tax' to avoid money arguments

RALEIGH, N.C. – New research shows that financial preparation, not just good planning, is the key to enjoying group trips without the money stress.Approximately 54% of U.S. adults have taken a group trip in the past five years with friends or family members not living in their household.