Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill that could help non-violent offenders with felony convictions find high-paying jobs. House Bill 1373, by state Rep. Zack Taylor, known as “Fresh Start Act,” will allow people with felonies on their records the opportunity to still seek occupational licensing for certain professions as long as the crimes…
Oklahoma set another record for tax collections in April – including $693,500,000.00 in individual income taxes, which is an increase of $106,900,000.00 (up 18.2 percent) from April of 2018. Gross production taxes on oil and natural gas brought in $79,800,000.00 in April, an increase of $19.2 million, or 31.6 percent, from last April. But compared…
Millions of Americans hitting the road for the summer driving season can forgo the extra toilet paper when making a pit stop. GasBuddy says that gas station restrooms are getting cleaner, with the top-rated gas station brands in each state leading the charge. Casey’s General Store has the cleanest restrooms in Oklahoma. According to GasBuddy…
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and the Okmulgee County Health Department are investigating a confirmed case of measles in Okmulgee County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in Oklahoma since May 2018. As of January 1, there have been at least 839 cases of measles reported in the United States from…
When dentists discover cavities in their patients, they are often filled with a tooth-colored material that looks just like a person’s own teeth. However, tooth-colored fillings usually require replacement every five to seven years, often because tooth decay has formed under the filling. A researcher at the OU College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City is…
STILLWATER – With warmer weather, spending time outside is a priority for many. It is fun to invite friends and family over for a cookout. Unfortunately, there will likely be some unwanted pesky guests … mosquitoes. Much of the state has received quite a bit of rain lately, and while the moisture is welcome, it…
OKLAHOMA CITY (PRNewswire) – Oklahoma is growing, and now has more than 3.9 million people living in the state, according to Census data. To keep pace with growing population and consumer demand for insurance and financial services in the state, Allstate is looking to expand the Oklahoma agency force. Of the 105 sales professionals Allstate…
The Tulsa SPCA will host the annual Paws & Pictures Event on June 30 at the Admiral Twin Drive-in, 7355 E. Easton St. A spokesman said they are “seeking Schnauzers and Siamese, calicos and collies, hounds and house cats. All area animal-lovers and their pets (on leashes) are invited.” Tickets are $7 for adults and…
Forty-two states rank higher than Oklahoma when it comes to choosing a career as a police officer. With more than 900,000 law enforcement officers in the nation, WalletHub.com released its “2019’s Best and Worst State to Be a Police Officer.” In the “opportunity and competition” ranking, Oklahoma is No. 48. In “job hazards and protections”…
A panel appointed by the Tulsa City Council will meet June 26 to discuss the “racial and gender disparities” revealed in the city’s 2018 Equality Indicators Report. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Citizens can make comments at 5 p.m. on June 19 at the City Council Chambers…