An analysis: Freedom Caucus, House complaints causing trouble for Senate leaders, final days of legislative session

Southwest LedgerOKLAHOMA CITY – In Oklahoma, there is no legislative session without problems.The issues stem from the fact that people of all kinds come together during a very short amount of time to address a huge number of problems.And at the State Capitol, party loyalty is a major concern.

Planet Fitness announces Q1 results

HAMPTON, NH – Planet Fitness Inc. recently announced its financial results for first quarter ending March 31, 2026.According to Planet Fitness, systemwide same club sales increased 3.5%. Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 21.9% to $337.2 million.

Despite federal crackdown, Oklahoma still a destination for undocumented migrants

Despite the Trump administration’s campaign to locate and deport illegal immigrants, Oklahoma is still a destination for undocumented aliens.

Chesapeake increases dividend

DOVER, DE – During a recent meeting, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corp. voted to increase the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock from $0.685 per share to $0.735 per share.The Board’s action raises the 2026 annualized dividend by $0.20 from $2.74 to $2.

Church & Dwight Co. declares dividend

EWING, NJ – Church & Dwight Co. Inc. recently reported that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.3075 cents per share.This quarterly dividend will be payable June 1, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.

Papa John’s declares Q1 dividend

LOUISVILLE, KY – Papa John’s International Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share. The dividend is payable May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2026.

Veto override of pharmacy bill still undecided, lawmakers say

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that supporters believe would help local pharmacies was vetoed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on April 22. And while supporters of the measure say they are pushing to have the governor’s veto overridden, the bill’s future still remains uncertain.

Approximately 70 illegal aliens have entered Oklahoma in past 6 months

During the past six months, approximately 70 individuals who slipped into the United States without permission have been arrested in Oklahoma and charged with illegal entry or reentry to this country. Following are a few of those cases.

Gulfport eyes Q3 gains after plan to expand oil/gas drilling

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for using a stolen identity and another person’s Social Security number on a credit application in order to buy a vehicle.

Florida dominates 2025 U-Haul Growth Index

The annual U-Haul Growth Index measures the truckrental company’s migration patterns based on their one-way moving transactions.According to the Growth Index, for 2025, Florida towns made up eight of the top 10 growth cities and 12 of the top 25 for U.S. one-way moves. Ocala, Florida, was the No.