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Pay increase is proposed for election poll workers

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — A measure that would raise the pay for election poll workers will be considered during the legislative session that starts in earnest next month. “Poll workers are instrumental in ensuring integrity in Oklahoma’s elections and are absolutely essential to the process,” said Sen.

Chickasha buying new truck for fighting fires

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

CHICKASHA — Chickasha City Council members authorized the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department to buy a new truck for fire suppression, and federal economic stimulus funds will finance the lion’s share of the cost.

Arkansas reduces corporate tax rate

News Staff

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Arkansas’ top corporate income tax rate was reduced from 5.9% to 5.3%, effective Jan. 1. The top corporate income tax rate applies to corporate income exceeding $25,000, according to the state Department of Finance and Administration.

Outgoing Attorney General settles 4 opioid cases

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — Outgoing Attorney General John O’Connor issued a media statement last week saying the state had reached a settlement with four parties in Oklahoma’s ongoing opioid lawsuit. O’Connor said the state had settled with Allergan Pharmaceuticals, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.

County chooses new chairman, vice chairman

Eric Swanson

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

LAWTON — The Comanche County Board of Commissioners started the new year Tuesday by electing its chairman and vice chairman. The commission chose senior commissioner Johnny Owens as the chairman and newcomer Josh Powers as the vice chairman for 2023.

Solvency of Social Security has reached a critical point

News Staff

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The solvency of Social Security has reached a turning point, and millions of Americans who have paid into this program throughout their working lives are at risk of not receiving the money they deserve.

Former House Speaker, Higher Ed Chancellor, joins OKC law firm

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — Glen D. Johnson Jr., former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and former higher education chancellor, has joined Crowe & Dunlevy as a director in the law firm’s Oklahoma City office.

The Chickasha City Council approved the purchase of two new John Deere ZTrak mowers like this one. DEERE.COM

Chickasha to buy new mowers; city denies auto damage claim; new development code adopted

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

CHICKASHA — The City of Chickasha will buy two new “zero turn” commercial mowers for the Parks & Recreation Department. The City Council approved the purchase of the John Deere Z960M ZTrak mowers at a cost of no more than $22,343.

A North American Aviation AT-6 “Texan” advanced trainer piloted by Ashley Shelton, with her husband, Gregg, in the rear seat, flew around Chickasha during the annual air show in 2020. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST LEDGER | Southwest Ledger

Chickasha airshow slated June 3

News Staff

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

CHICKASHA — The annual Wings & Wheels Airshow that attracts thousands of visitors to this Grady County community is scheduled for June 3 at Chickasha Municipal Airport. The city council voted unanimously Jan. 3 to contract with David Schultz Airshows to coordinate the event again this year.

Ag Secretary pleased with Drought Relief allocation

News Staff

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

By Reagan Calk | Oklahoma Farm Report OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur gave highlights on the Emergency Drought Commission’s Jan. 5 meeting.

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