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MEDICAL MARIJUANA TAX RECEIPTS IN SW OKLAHOMA, APRIL2020

MEDICAL MARIJUANA TAX RECEIPTS IN SW OKLAHOMA, APRIL2020

Medical marijuana sales find new highs

Staff Reports
Thursday, May 14, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Hand sanitizer and toilet paper weren’t the only products Oklahomans bought in bulk last month in preparation for “shelter in place.” Sales of medical marijuana soared to a record high in April: $61.45 million – an average of $217.
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its “AA” rating on the state’s general creditworthiness, but revised its opinion of the state’s fiscal health from stable to negative.

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its “AA” rating on the state’s general creditworthiness, but revised its opinion of the state’s fiscal health from stable to negative.

State’s bond rating outlook lowered

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 14, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its “AA” rating on the state’s general creditworthiness, but revised its opinion of the state’s fiscal health from stable to negative. [T]here is at least a one-in-three chance we could lower” Oklahoma’s bond rating, S&P reported May 11.
USDA

USDA

USDA announces $100M for biofuels infrastructure

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
WASHINGTON – The USDA plans to make available approximately $86 million for implementation activities related to higher blends of fuel ethanol, and approximately $14 million for implementation activities related to high- er blends of biodiesel.
Dillard's Central Mall store will be closing.

Dillard's Central Mall store will be closing.

Lawton Dillard’s to close

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Rumors of the impending closure of the Dillard’s department store in Lawton’s Central Mall have been confirmed. A sign posted on the door recently announced that the store is closing and a clearance sale has begun.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc.

Hertz Global Holdings Inc.

Hertz reports loss in 1Q

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) – Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (HTZ) on Monday reported a loss of $356 million in its first quarter. The Estero, Florida-based company said it had a loss of $2.50 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were $1.78 per share.
Returning a coronavirus stimulus check sent to a deceased person

Returning a coronavirus stimulus check sent to a deceased person

Returning a coronavirus stimulus check sent to a deceased person

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Any American receiving a stimulus check for someone who has died prior to receiving the payment is required to return that check to the federal government. IRS virus guidelines state the following: Does someone who has died qualify for the payment (of a stimulus check)? No.
Senator Jim Inhofe

Senator Jim Inhofe

Inhofe: FISTA ‘will work’

Jj Francais Associate Publisher
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Oklahoma’s U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe is a strong believer that the recently voter-approved FISTA funding effort will safeguard Ft. Sill’s existence for years to come. “I don’t know how anyone could say it won’t work. It will work,” stated U.S.
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