How policy decisions affect Oklahoma’s workforce and economy.
State taxes on motor fuel haven’t been touched since 1987. There are a lot of similarities between the situation then and what Oklahoma lawmakers now face: An economy shaken by low oil prices and dwindling revenue streams to fund state government.
One of the biggest complaints StateImpact has heard from residents in Canton and southeast Oklahoma: Oklahoma City should conserve the water it has before taking it from them.
From health insurance exchanges to power plant emissions, the Obama Administration just can’t seem to get Oklahoma to play ball.
Opponents of the move are continuing the fight — in court.
So no camping at Eufaula and Sardis Lakes, among many other recreation areas important to local economies.
Weintz told The World if money from the franchise tax is used, it will mean less to go around for other important education-related priorities.
The state Department of Agriculture says the number of Oklahomans choosing raw milk over pasteurized is growing.
When the massive EF5 tornado ripped through Moore on May 20, it took out homes and business alike.
How to deal with the tornado’s destruction still dominates Moore city council meetings, including Monday’s.
Friday is the first day of school in Moore, Okla., where almost three months ago, a deadly EF5 killed 24 people and left two of the city’s schools completely destroyed. Neither school had a safe room to protect students from the storm, and that’s the case for most schools across the state. In a story [...]
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