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Coronavirus Quarantine Fights Not A First For U.S.

Coronavirus Quarantine Fights Not A First For U.S.

Coronavirus Quarantine Fights Not A First For U.S.

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Theodore Roosevelt’s 1904 presidential address to Congress is famous for bringing us the Roosevelt Corollary, which warned European nations from involving themselves in the affairs of Latin America. What is not as well-known is a small paragraph sandwiched between two other issues.
Use Taxes Replacing Sales Taxes, But Marijuana Sales Remain High

Use Taxes Replacing Sales Taxes, But Marijuana Sales Remain High

Use Taxes Replacing Sales Taxes, But Marijuana Sales Remain High

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, April 16, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sales and use tax receipts generated in February show the continuing shift to online shopping was apparent even before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the economy. Meanwhile, tax receipts from medical marijuana transactions in Oklahoma have increased in 16 of the last 18 months.
Insurance firms give policyholders a break

Insurance firms give policyholders a break

Insurance firms give policyholders a break

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted almost every segment of the U.S. economy. All have felt the sting of the shelter at home ordinances around the country. Because of that, many of the top insurance companies have decided to cut their members a break.
CenterPoint foundation to give to virus fund

CenterPoint foundation to give to virus fund

CenterPoint foundation to give to virus fund

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas – CenterPoint Energy announced recently that its foundation will contribute $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations, agencies and causes that are committed to supporting individuals disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
The Oklahoma Board of Education voted unanimously on March 25 to shutter school buildings and move instruction for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year to a distance learning format starting April 6. Ledger photo by Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

The Oklahoma Board of Education voted unanimously on March 25 to shutter school buildings and move instruction for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year to a distance learning format starting April 6. Ledger photo by Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

Logistics for distance learning may vary from district to district

Lenzy Krehbiel-burton Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
For Oklahoma students, April usually means the ping of metal baseball and softball bats, a soft shutter click as prom photos are taken and frantic cramming sessions for state and Advanced Placement tests.
Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program

Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program

SBA announces Paycheck Protection Program

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.
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