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Discussions are taking place between Oklahoma officials about possible answers to the overcrowding problem at the Comanche County Detention Center.

Discussions are taking place between Oklahoma officials about possible answers to the overcrowding problem at the Comanche County Detention Center.

Negotiations Under Way for Lawton and Tillman Co. Jails to House Some CCDC Inmates Temporarily

From The Ledger Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY (18 May 2020) – Comanche County officials are in discussions with Lawton city executives and with Tillman County about temporarily confining some inmates who otherwise would be incarcerated in the Comanche County Detention Center.
“Unemployment claimants should be aware that not returning to work when recalled or when work is available could potentially be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits,” Ms. Phillips advised.

“Unemployment claimants should be aware that not returning to work when recalled or when work is available could potentially be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits,” Ms. Phillips advised.

Oklahoma Unemployment System Among States Targeted by Nigerian Fraudsters; Benefit Claims Total More than 400K

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, May 18, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Federal officials revealed that Oklahoma and at least six other states have been targeted by a group of international fraudsters who have “mounted an immense, sophisticated attack on U.S. unemployment systems,” The New York Times reported Sunday.
Golden Corral

Golden Corral

Eatery owner’s reopening plans hinging on virus

Tim Farley
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Golden Corral owner Craig Riha has tentative plans to reopen the restaurant for dine-in customers May 15, but that decision could hinge on COVID-19 recommendations and guidance from federal and state officials.
State lawmakers announced a budget deal Monday that cuts most state agencies by about 4 percent, earmarks $160 mil- lion for Medicaid expansion and reduces – and then replaces – funds for the common education system.

State lawmakers announced a budget deal Monday that cuts most state agencies by about 4 percent, earmarks $160 mil- lion for Medicaid expansion and reduces – and then replaces – funds for the common education system.

State budget deal relies on cuts, reserve funds

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Thursday, May 14, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – State lawmakers announced a budget deal Monday that cuts most state agencies by about 4 percent, earmarks $160 million for Medicaid expansion and reduces – and then replaces – funds for the common education system. The legislative sleight-of-hand was part of a $7.
Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey Revolution Coffee Co., 6720 NW Cache Road in Lawton, is looking to add a drive-thru window for easier pickup.

Ledger photos by Curtis Awbrey Revolution Coffee Co., 6720 NW Cache Road in Lawton, is looking to add a drive-thru window for easier pickup.

Commercial building permits for Lawton

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Projects listed below are commercial building permits for the year 2020, currently being reviewed since April 27: 6720 NW Cache Road Favorite local coffee shop, Revolution Coffee Co., is looking to add a drive-thru window for easier pickup.
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