Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will proceed with plans to repair or replace structurally deficient roads and bridges throughout the state. Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Committee for Transportation, said transportation is receiving about $4 million additional for Fiscal Year 2021 than for FY20, once all bonding and debt…
Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) will reopen all locations for express service beginning June 22. Express service includes curbside or in-library holds pickup along with browsing, copying, printing and faxing. Computer usage will also be available with a 30-minute time limit. Library buildings will observe limited occupancy at all locations during this time to support social…
The secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board joined representatives of the Oklahoma Bankers Association, Oklahoma Credit Union Association, and Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma to announce that financial institutions across the state plan to offer free absentee voting services to all Oklahoma voters. Participating banks and credit unions will offer one or more of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Off they go beyond “the wild blue yonder” — the men and women of the U.S. Space Force, the newest branch of the American armed forces. The U.S.S.F. officially began its mission on December 20, 2019. The new branch of service is the successor to the U.S. Air Force Space Command, which…
On June 15, the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department will launch a new parking pass program at 22 Oklahoma State Parks. Funds raised from the passes will allow the Oklahoma State Parks system for park facilities and infrastructure maintenance and improvements. “It is deeply important to all of us to keep Oklahoma State Parks affordable…
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today said he was in total dismay after learning of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s plan to start charging fees to enter state-owned parks, which traditionally have been free except for extra amenities. Rep. Grego worked alongside Rep. Johnny Tadlock, R-Idabel, during the past legislative session…
Unemployment has a big drop America is opening up again, as reflected by the May jobs’ report and Oklahoma is seeing a decline in the impact of the coronavirus. And the U.S. jobless rate fell to 13.3% from April’s 14.7%, a post-World War II high. Employment remained down by nearly 20 million jobs, or 13%,…
Republican Legislative leaders filed an action with the Oklahoma Supreme Court in response to a recent federal court motion by Gov. Kevin Stitt concerning his renegotiation of tribal gambling compacts. In a May 28 filing in a federal court case concerning tribal gaming compacts, Stitt asked a federal judge to rule on the Oklahoma attorney…
State Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, commented on legislation that improves and revises the state textbook adoption process. West authored House Bill 3466, which was signed into law by the governor. Implementation of the changes begins in March 2021. “This law builds upon the team of experts providing detailed, expert analysis to state and local…
The coronavirus and energy prices continue to take a heavy toll on state revenues. State Treasurer Randy McDaniel showed a 14 percent drop in May revenue collections. Gross receipts for May total $923.1 million, down by $150.5 million from May of last year. “The Oklahoma economy, as reflected in state revenue collections, was significantly impacted…