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The gross production tax, the state’s tax on oil and natural gas, is well below the collections from the prior year for a 13th consecutive month, state figures show.

The gross production tax, the state’s tax on oil and natural gas, is well below the collections from the prior year for a 13th consecutive month, state figures show.

State’s gross receipts fall in September

Tim Farley
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic continue to slow Oklahoma’s economy as seen in September’s gross receipts report. Three of the state’s four major revenue streams were down last month, according to figures released by State Treasurer Randy McDaniel.
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported that they have paid out $3.36 billion in benefits since the coronavirus pandemic started in March.

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported that they have paid out $3.36 billion in benefits since the coronavirus pandemic started in March.

Record jobless benefits paid in last 7 months

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, October 15, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – More unemployment benefits were paid out over the last seven months than during the preceding decade, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported recently. The agency has paid out more than $3.
Jim Glover speaks in the House Chamber at the Oklahoma state Capitol.

Jim Glover speaks in the House Chamber at the Oklahoma state Capitol.

Jim Glover, House Speaker Pro Tempore Emeritus, dies

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Jim Glover, Speaker Pro Tempore Emeritus of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, died Sunday in an Oklahoma City hospital. He was 74. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Becker-Rabon Funeral Home, 1502 NW Fort Sill Boulevard in Lawton.
Agency invites low-income Oklahomans to take part in program

Agency invites low-income Oklahomans to take part in program

Agency invites low-income Oklahomans to take part in program

Tim Farley
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Officials with the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency want low-income residents to participate in a program that will help them move to high opportunity areas. The problem is few people know about it, said agency executive director Deborah Jenkins.
Oklahoma election day.

Oklahoma election day.

Absentee ballot requests soar

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, October 15, 2020
If Oklahoma voters sometimes feel overwhelmed by the number of choices on their general-election ballots, consider California. Residents of San Diego County certainly are not lacking in Election Day choices.
Public Health Laboratory

Public Health Laboratory

Martinez to file bill to keep state lab in OKC

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond, will file legislation in the next legislative session to keep the Oklahoma Public Health Laboratory in Oklahoma City, he said Monday. Gov.
Virtual Ceremony

Virtual Ceremony

Echols named finalist for RareVoice Award

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City, is among the finalists for the RareVoice Award for state lawmakers. The awards are hosted by Rare Disease Legislative Advocates, a program of the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases. The award winners will be named in a virtual ceremony Dec. 10.
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