State Election Board Mails 326K Address Confirmation Notices

OKLAHOMA CITY — Voters who receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board have 60 days to respond. Starting in early May, 326,603 registered voters received one of the notices, which are required by state law.

Three plead guilty to ATM ‘jackpotting’

OKLAHOMA CITY — Three men have admitted stealing several thousand dollars from an Oklahoma-based bank via an illegal practice known as “ATM jackpotting.

Ex-Army training manager guilty of accepting bribes

OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Army training manager pleaded guilty in Western District federal court here to accepting a bribe as a public official. A federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment May 3 against Alfred Palma, 64, of Duncan, and co-defendant Candy Hanza, 50, of Lawton.

Lawsuit filed over new medical marijuana licensing fees

OKLAHOMA CITY — A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new law that greatly increased licensing fees for medical marijuana businesses in Oklahoma was filed last Friday.

Vote to close Talihina Veterans Center sparks terse reactions from lawmakers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Though Oklahoma is close to opening two new long-term veterans care facilities, the closure of the existing Talihina Veterans Center – before its replacement is open – generated a harsh rebuke from several state lawmakers.

Treasurer: Economy showing slight slowdown

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s May tax receipts dropped by more than $146 million from the high set in March and more than $15 million from a year ago, a report from the State Treasurer’s office said.

AG, OSBI conclude McCurtain Co. sheriff investigation

OKLAHOMA CITY — A state probe of embattled McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy found no evidence of criminal acts or other conduct that would be statutory grounds for ouster proceedings, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced last Friday. Gov.

Private school vouchers siphoned $132.9 million from state budget

OKLAHOMA CITY — The State Board of Equalization last week certified a $190 million decrease in state revenue for 2024, and Democrat legislators blamed the decline on private school vouchers.