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Estimate federal stimulus fund allocations for SW Oklahoma communities

Estimate federal stimulus fund allocations for SW Oklahoma communities

State, cities, counties to share $1.8B in federal stimulus aid

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 13, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Southwest Oklahoma cities, towns and counties expect to receive allocations ranging from a few thousand dollars to several million from the $1.9 trillion federal stimulus package approved by Congress and signed by President Biden. The “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” includes $1.
1* Includes collections for counties and municipalities. 2* Gross collections from Oklahoma Tax Commission. Note: Details may not sum due to rounding.

1* Includes collections for counties and municipalities. 2* Gross collections from Oklahoma Tax Commission. Note: Details may not sum due to rounding.

Tax receipts increase by double digits

From Staff Reports
Thursday, May 13, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gross receipts to the state Treasury jumped by more than 38% in April, driven by oil and gas production tax collections along with increases in sales and income tax payments, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced. Collections from all sources in April totaled $1.
SQs will be funded on ballots

SQs will be funded on ballots

New law lets voters see how SQs will be funded on ballots

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 13, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma residents will soon get more information than they’re used to when voting on state questions. A bill signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt ensures Oklahomans will receive ballot information that informs them of costs and funding sources associated with state questions.
Ballot recounts

Ballot recounts

Recounts required in narrow state elections

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 13, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that could require a recount if a statewide election on a statutory issue or constitutional change is decided by a narrow margin was signed by Governor Stitt. House Bill 2564 by Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, and Sen. Marty Quinn, R-Claremore, goes into effect Nov.
Sen. Michael Brooks and Sen. Jessica Garvin

Sen. Michael Brooks and Sen. Jessica Garvin

Lawmakers form caucus to address Latino issues

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 13, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Four legislators have formed a Latino Caucus at the state Capitol so they can help address the needs of the state’s fastest-growing population while also celebrating their contributions to Oklahoma’s economy. Sen.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt takes a bite of freshly grilled steak Wednesday in front of a PETA billboard the group purchased in response to the Governor’s vocal support of Oklahoma meat producers.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt takes a bite of freshly grilled steak Wednesday in front of a PETA billboard the group purchased in response to the Governor’s vocal support of Oklahoma meat producers.

Ribbing PETA with a ribeye

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Beef from Wheeler Farms Meat Market, west of Chickasha in Grady County, was used in an impromptu cookout Wednesday beneath a billboard purchased by PETA to criticize Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s vocal support of Oklahoma meat producers.
Lack of transparency delaying Epic probe

Lack of transparency delaying Epic probe

Grand jury: Lack of transparency delaying Epic probe

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An investigation into a virtual charter school that has grown to become the largest public school in Oklahoma has been delayed due to inadequate transparency with public funds and a lack of cooperation by some employees, the state’s multi-county grand jury said in a report...
outline of State of Oklahoma

outline of State of Oklahoma

Tax receipts up by double digits

News Staff
Saturday, May 8, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gross receipts to the state Treasury jumped by more than 38% in April, driven by oil and gas production tax collections along with increases in sales and income tax payments, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced.             Collections from all sources in April totaled $1.
OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 6, 2021
New law allows counties to develop health districts The governor has given final approval to senate Bill 736, which will allow country health departments across the state to share resources in an efforts to improve public health in Oklahoma. Authored by Sen.
LEDGER PHOTOS BY ANDREW W. GRIFFIN A fire blazes in a firepit outside the River Bird Lodging property in Tuskahoma.

LEDGER PHOTOS BY ANDREW W. GRIFFIN A fire blazes in a firepit outside the River Bird Lodging property in Tuskahoma.

River Bird Lodging makes things seem a world away

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, May 6, 2021
TUSKAHOMA – It was early evening when “Coach” began gathering firewood and making a stack for the firepit. Each day he did this, making a stack of firewood, in advance of the nightly fire he would have blazing in the center of the rock circle. There was something primal about it. Ancient.
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