Army exec, hotel manager admit fraud

OKLAHOMA CITY — A former general manager of a Lawton hotel and a former Fort Sill official have both admitted their participation in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Army.

Business owner admits selling pirated licenses

OKLAHOMA CITY — A New Jersey man pleaded guilty in the Western District federal court here to participating in a massive international scheme to sell pirated business telephone system software licenses. The scheme allegedly had a retail value of more than $88 million.

Enid man admits threatening to kill 4 government officials

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoman pleaded guilty Aug. 2 to threatening the lives of three state governors and a U.S. senator via the social media platform Twitter.

OKC law firm picked for winter storm litigation

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City law firm was picked to represent the state in any potential legal action arising from Winter Storm Uri two and a half years ago, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced.

Dollens to review state’s initiative petition process

OKLAHOMA CITY — A state lawmaker wants to take yet another look at the Oklahoma’s initiative petition process.

Lawmakers to study God in state, federal Founding Documents

OKLAHOMA CITY — Two state lawmakers said this month they want to study God. The pair announced last week they want to have a ‘robust discussion’ about the importance of acknowledging the Lord in government – so much so that they are conducting an interim hearing about the idea. State Reps.

Medical marijuana taxes, licenses falling

OKLAHOMA CITY — After three consecutive years of growth in medical marijuana tax receipts, the state levy collected on sales of medical marijuana products has fallen considerably. State collections from the 7% medical marijuana excise tax generated $24.15 million in calendar year 2019,  $56.

Almost 500K heavy vehicles weighed in June

OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Corporation Commission processed more than 487,750 vehicles across weigh scales in June. Those included 93,566 vehicles weighed on static scales at the state’s four ports of entry.

Oklahoma Supreme Court endorses Turnpike Authority’s bond proposal

OKLAHOMA CITY — A controversial toll road plan being touted by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority cleared the Oklahoma Supreme Court last week, on a 6-3 vote.