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Oklahoma's economic health: A look at the state's tax revenue in August
Oklahoma tax revenue rose in August by $24.2 million compared to the same month last year, despite downward trends overall in annual gross receipts, according to the latest report. A fall in oil and gas profits hit the state's economy significantly over a 12-month period ending in July, while a decrease in income tax impacted monthly gains. Business conditions improved since the previous month mostly due to a growing manufacturing sector. ...
Oklahoma lawmakers’ focus on school safety laudable, but other investments are needed too
Oklahomans should be thankful that our legislators are investing significant funds in school safety. But having taught during the deadly crack and gangs era of the 1980s and early 1990s, it’s sad to hear that school safety is something that school leaders must “think about 24/7, today more than ever.” I’ve also been dismayed to […]
Big 12 predictions for every Week 2 college football game
The Big 12 showed out during Week 1 of the college football season. The conference's 16 teams posted a combined 14-2 record. And, with Week 2 of the season set to kick off on Friday, they'll look to continue their strong play. ...
Degree programs at OU, OSU approved, deleted by Oklahoma higher education officials
Oklahoma’s State Regents for Higher Education on Thursday approved nine proposed degree programs, declined to approve one and deleted four. The State Regents approved degree programs for Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Connors State College and Redlands Community College. ...
Investigation into Education Department to continue despite lawmaker’s election loss
An investigation into the Oklahoma State Department of Education will proceed despite the House lawmaker overseeing it losing his reelection bid. The Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency already started its review of Education Department funds and intends to continue the inquiry, the agency’s interim director, Regina Birchum, said. LOFT is a small state agency...
License granted to medical marijuana business owner after a year of waiting
OKLAHOMA CITY – After over a year of waiting on the state’s regulatory agency to approve his ownership of a medical marijuana grow, Kyle King said his license was finally approved two days after his story was publicized by Oklahoma Voice. King, and others within the medical marijuana industry, spoke with Oklahoma Voice about a […]
Wyandotte Football cruises by Quapaw 25-0
WYANDOTTE, OK – Not too far away from home, the Quapaw Wildcats traveled to Wyandotte to match up against the Bears, as both teams looked to capture their first win of the season. With no score on the board late in the first quarter, Wyandotte had offensive possession. Junior quarterback Hunter White would drop back […]
Frontenac Football dominates Galena 27-0
FRONTENAC, KS – The Frontenac Raiders traveled to Galena to matchup against the Bulldogs to kickoff both of their 2024-25 regular seasons. Starting off hot and striking first, Raiders quarterback Brogan Smith threw to the near sideline and found Jayden Houghton. Houghton would then go off to the races with the Bulldogs defense, brushed off […]
Oklahoma high school football scores for Week 1: OSSAA results across the state
The Oklahoma high school football season continues with Week 1 kicking off Thursday. Here's a look at the Week 1 schedule and scores: More: Barnsdall's first home football game 'a huge step' in recovery months after deadly tornado Oklahoma high school football Week 1 scoreboard ...
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