The problem of McAlester 1 hr ago | Add a comment Since 1992, excess revenues on a series of sales taxes went into the general fund for a variety of purposes. Some say voters intended for the excess funds to go toward paying off bonds early.

McAlester may face $13M quandary 1 hr ago | Add a comment McALESTER — The McAlester City Council has scheduled a special meeting today to discuss a $13 million financial crisis created by 15 years of allegedly misappropriating excess sales tax...

Norman official urges shoppers to spend in town 5 hr ago | Add a comment NORMAN — Mayor Cindy Rosenthal is urging residents to shop in Norman for Christmas so the city can benefit from the sales tax revenue. "I just want to comment on the jitters everyone...

Cleveland County launches site with links to area schools, cities 5 hr ago | Add a comment NORMAN — Cleveland County on Monday launched a Web site with information on the upcoming sales tax election to pay for a new jail. The site, www.ccok.us, also has information on county...

COMMUNITY SERVICE: King active in community Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Add a comment King active in community →City of Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment Commission and Parks Commission chairman.; →Oklahoma Community Foundation Margaret Annis Boys Fund and Grants Review...

Fate of new Cleveland County jail will go to voters Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — Of Oklahoma’s 77 counties, Cleveland is one of only three that has never levied a sales tax. That could change next spring if voters approve a quarter-cent county sales tax to...

Warr Acres council to discuss hotel tax Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Add a comment WARR ACRES Hotel tax proposed Warr Acres City Council members will meet today to consider calling for a hotel and motel tax and discuss appointing a Ward 1 representative. The meeting begins at 6...

Devon tax district gets key approval Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Comments 6 A new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district funded solely by a proposed new Devon Energy tower won a key approval Friday from representatives of local schools, libraries, CareerTech, the county...

Edmond officials regroup after vote on safety center Wed, Nov 5, 2008 | Comments 2 EDMOND — City officials are taking a second look at how to get a new police station, 911 communication center and emergency operations headquarters, following voters’ rejection of the...

Oklahoma tax revenues build in area Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment Most metro-area cities saw an increase in sales tax returns for the month of October, while a few cities had a slight to moderate decline, according to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The October...

Sulphur retains its name; liquor by the drink passes Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment Sulphur residents decided they like their town name just the way it is. Voters Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to change the town’s name to Sulphur Springs. Sulphur’s city council...

State revenues still strong Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Comments 9 The national economic downturn has yet to take a toll on tax collections in Oklahoma. In fact, the state has a $170 million cushion from first quarter collections to deal with any revenue...

Sales tax proposal focus of meetings Tue, Aug 8, 2006 NORMAN -- City council members have scheduled ward meetings leading up to the Aug. 22 city sales tax election to discuss the five-year, half-penny sales tax proposal. Ward 5 will meet at 7 p.m....

Retailers to offer shopping discounts Sat, Jul 29, 2006 Retailers in shopping malls across Oklahoma are “taking the hit” and offering discounts equal to or greater than sales taxes next weekend, all in the name of keeping state shoppers shopping in...

Kaiser eases Tulsa arena overruns Wed, Jul 19, 2006 TULSA — Cost overruns for a new downtown arena and a refurbished convention center were eased Tuesday with a $45 million hike in the allocation from the Tulsa County sales tax and a $10...

Lawmakers head toward windup of special session Fri, Jun 23, 2006 The Oklahoma Senate approved a record $623.7 million tax-cut plan Friday, setting up an end to a three-day special session that also featured action on a $7.1 billion spending package. The Senate...

Some residents oppose tax plan Fri, Jun 16, 2006 NORMAN -- Residents opposed to the city building a new lift station on the north side said they now will oppose passage of a half-cent sales tax to shore up city finances. "You've lost my...

Some residents oppose tax plan Fri, Jun 16, 2006 NORMAN -- Residents opposed to the city building a new lift station on the north side said they now will oppose passage of a half-cent sales tax to shore up city finances. "You've lost my...

Feedback question: Half-cent sales tax Fri, Jun 16, 2006 | Comments 9 The Norman City Council is considering asking voters to extend a half-cent sales tax that expires Sept. 30.

Status of half-cent tax awaits vote Thu, Jun 15, 2006 NORMAN -- City residents will be asked to pass a five-year, half-cent sales tax to fund more police and firefighters, bolster a sagging reserve fund and set aside money for economic development...