Steve Sichterman Data Journalist

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Oklahoma’s tax burden among lowest in nation

Hiring managers expect wage increases to continue in 2021

Personal income up, consumer spending down

Hospital staff shortages forecast as current COVID wave strains workforce

State treasurer hoping for economic boost after $500M shortfall

Where consumers feel effects of pandemic most

Historically low mortgage rates triggers less cash sales and higher home prices

Forces that will shape the U.S. rural economy

Virus’ influence on insurance trade to continue into 2021

OKC’s sales and use tax collections up

Many larger U.S. counties see wages rise despite spike in unemployment

Devastating economic impact of COVID-19 shutdowns

Vacant properties in foreclosure down nationwide

Vacant Properties in Foreclosure Down Nationwide as Housing Market Prepares for End of Moratorium

Political P2P Texting

Poll: Fewer hiring managers expect wage hikes in Q4

Mixed on Masks

Incumbents take a runoff beating

DOJ report finds probation rates lowest in 2 decades

Why wearing a mask is not only OK, it’s your duty as an American

Population density and the COVID-19 pandemic

A risk assessment for COVID-19

Population Density and the COVID-19 Pandemic

The death penalty: is it a deterrent?

Lawton police pay lags behind other major Okla. cities’ rates

Lawton third in the state for homicides

Oklahoma economy appears to be slowing

Gross receipts up slightly; tax collections down in October

Comparing what Okla. lawmakers make to those in surrounding states

Over the years: Oklahoma legislators’ base salary

Pay-for-Performance program achieves record highs in unclaimed property returns

Oklahoma economic conditions for August 2019

ODOT releases 2019-2026 construction work plan

Workplace Injuries, Fatalities Contribute to Economic Loss

Personal Income Grows By 3% In the First Quarter

Arvest Focus is On Communities: Investing, Volunteering

Stats show Lawton logs low unemployment rate

Up against the deadline, again

Lawton metro area chosen by HUD for deep dive housing market analysis

ROAD FUNDING NOT KEEPING PACE