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Oklahoma County property owners fight against gas pipeline Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Landowners near Arcadia, Luther complain DCP Midstream won't negotiate a better price or a better route for 50-foot easements. The company filed eminent domain lawsuits against 14 this month. Read More
EDGE fund's demise a blow to Oklahoma's tech sector Published: Thu, May 24, 2012 After just six years Oklahoma's EDGE fund is apparently gone for good, a victim of what we see a lot at the Legislature — patchwork repairs instead of any real long-term planning. EDGE stands for Economic Development Generating Excellence. The original idea in 2003 was for the state to create a $1 billion... Read More
Northwest Norman residents protest plans for Walmart market Published: Thu, May 24, 2012 Norman City Council members approved a rezoning request to allow for construction of a Walmart grocery store west of Interstate 35 despite protests from some residents. Read More
Oklahoma budget bill to kill EDGE program Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 Oklahoma research industry observers mourn end to endowment that funded state high-tech startups. Read More
Oklahoma City Council to consider public works, utilities and parks budgets Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 The Oklahoma City Council meets Tuesday to consider the fiscal year 2013 budgets for the city public works, utilities and parks departments. The council is set to vote on the budget next month. Read More
Public budget hearing is set for Norman City Council's consideration Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 A public hearing on a proposed budget for the 2013 fiscal year is on the Norman City Council's agenda Tuesday. Read More
University of Oklahoma students learn skills needed to work in developing regions Updated: Mon, May 14, 2012 A new University of Oklahoma summer intersession course seeks to prepare students to work in developing regions. The class starts essentially from square one — most of the students haven't handled power tools. Many haven't even hammered nails. Read More
OU President David Boren says Oklahoma lawmakers need to think ahead Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 Crucial decisions will be made at the state Capitol in the next few days. They will affect our state for years to come. They should be made conservatively, carefully and prudently. To secure our future, we must invest in the next generation. Gov. Mary Fallin has set a public goal of achieving more economic growth... Read More
U.S. wholesale stockpiles show slight growth Published: Thu, May 10, 2012 U.S. wholesalers increased their stockpiles more slowly in March after seeing less growth in sales, a new report shows. Read More
Eastside library branch to be discussed in Norman Updated: Mon, May 7, 2012 City council members will consider a resolution Tuesday that supports funding an eastside library branch in Norman. Read More
New York, Dallas highlight importance of tax rate Published: Sun, May 6, 2012 As the debate continues over what to do about Oklahoma's income tax, it may be instructive to compare two American cities, their respective tax burdens and how they've fared economically. Tax rates have a direct bearing on economic growth and prosperity, or their absence. A quick glance at Dallas and New York City... Read More
Real estate notes Published: Sat, May 5, 2012 Southwest OKC Showcase of Homes to start Read More
Manufacturing growth lifts stocks Published: Wed, May 2, 2012 Dow Jones industrial average closes at 13,279.32, its highest since 2007 Read More
Straight shooting needed in Oklahoma tax cut trigger talks Published: Wed, May 2, 2012 TRIGGERS come to mind when considering the open carry law, but triggers are just as relevant to the debate over tax cuts. Open carry is moving toward the governor's desk, not quite as fast as a speeding bullet perhaps but rapidly nevertheless. An immediate income tax cut and measures to trigger them in the future?... Read More
85 new jobs in proposed $952M Oklahoma City budget Updated: Tue, May 1, 2012 The Oklahoma City Council is considering a proposed $952 million city budget for fiscal year 2013. The budget includes 85 new city jobs, which were made possible with steady growth in the metro area. Read More
Propaganda film provides glimpse at Urban Renewal Authority's past Published: Tue, May 1, 2012 The Oklahoma History Center made a big splash on YouTube, posting a collection of rarely seen videos, one of which is on the verge of going viral with 1,000 hits in less than a week. Business columnist Steve Lackmeyer notes that while the film may seem hokey, it's a worthy glimpse at the thinking that led to the... Read More
Colleges don't produce enough grads to meet industry demands, business group warns Published: Tue, May 1, 2012 The Center for Economic Development, a public policy organization that seeks to promote economic growth and a favorable business climate, released its report “Boosting Postsecondary Education Performance” Monday. In the report, the organization warns that falling college completion rates and the rising cost of... Read More
Edmond planning commissioners will consider rezoning Published: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 Darren Webb is asking the Edmond planning commissioners to rezone 1.29 acres of the land at 2102 N Santa Fe Ave. from single family to office. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 20 S Littler Ave. Read More
Berlin in the 21st century Published: Tue, Jan 10, 2012 More than any other place in Europe, Berlin is a work in progress. Over the last two decades, ripped-up tracks and a canopy of cranes have signaled its rebirth as a great city. If you haven't been here lately, you won't recognize the place. In the early 1900s, Berlin was an avant-garde cultural capital — think... Read More
Bypassing primary doctor swells costs, risks mistakes Published: Mon, Dec 12, 2011 A new Gallup poll shows that only 44 percent of Americans receive healthcare insurance through their employers. And those who do are paying more than they used to — with greater deductibles and co-payments. This reflects a 5 percent decrease in insured employees in the past three years. Information from the... Read More
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