West Virginia’s coffers full from coal revenue Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Add a comment WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia is one of only nine states not facing the prospect of budget deficits, and a leader in the coal industry says that’s no accident. West Virginia Coal...

Offer would keep residency program at OSU hospital Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment OKLAHOMA CITY -- A proposal made by St. John Medical Center to take over the operation of the Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa and maintain its residency program is being lauded as...

Health briefs: State gains ranking in war on tobacco Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Comments 4 State gains ranking in war on tobacco Oklahoma has zoomed up in the latest rankings of state spending on tobacco prevention, moving from 41st to 13th. The latest ranking by the Campaign for...

U.S. finances remain dismal Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — The nation’s financial picture grew darker Thursday, a day marked by breathtaking numbers: a quarter-trillion-dollar budget deficit for a single month, a half-million new...

Budget deficit hits record, jobless claims surge Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Comments 3 WASHINGTON - The nation's financial picture grew darker Thursday, a day marked by breathtaking numbers: a quarter-trillion-dollar budget deficit for a single month, a half-million new applications...

Deadline looms in Oklahoma for tax amnesty Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment Delinquent taxpayers are running out of time to take advantage of an amnesty program that allows them to pay their overdue state taxes without the normal financial penalties for late payment. The...

From gay marriage to abortion Wed, Nov 5, 2008 | Add a comment Massachusetts voters eased marijuana laws and turned down a chance to repeal the state income tax Tuesday as ballot measures across the nation addressed a host of contentious issues ranging from...

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...

Bribery trial jury ponder verdict Fri, Oct 24, 2008 MUSKOGEE — Jury deliberations are scheduled to resume 9 a.m. Monday in the federal kickback trial of former state Rep. Randall Erwin. The jury was sent home for the weekend after deliberating...

Oklahoma Board of Corrections seeks $88 million increase Wed, Oct 8, 2008 | Add a comment he state Board of Corrections is citing recommendations of an independent audit in asking lawmakers again to approve a hefty increase in funding to run state prisons. The board today requested...

Commissioners to vote on proposed budget Thu, Aug 10, 2006 Oklahoma County Commissioners will vote next week on a proposed budget. Thursday, they looked at a draft with recommendations from their budget office and a staff committee. Draft Budget...

Istook will face Henry Tue, Jul 25, 2006 U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook trounced political newcomer Bob Sullivan and two other candidates to win Tuesday’s GOP gubernatorial primary and start preparing for this fall’s showdown with Gov. Brad...

Same candidates run as in last district race Wed, Jul 12, 2006 GUTHRIE — This primary election season is shaping up to be a repeat of what voters had in 2004 in the House District 31 race. Two years ago, the incumbent, Rep. Dale DePue, a Republican,...

State’s economy is on record pace Wed, Jul 12, 2006 Oklahoma’s strong economy generated record revenues for the state in the fiscal year that ended June 30, state figures showed Tuesday. It was the second straight year of record collections...

Governor shares positive message Tue, Jul 11, 2006 TULSA, Okla. - A growing economy, major tax cuts and the fall elections buoyed Gov. Brad Henry Tuesday as he delivered his annual address to the Metro Tulsa Chamber of Commerce. "I think this is...

Records set for Oklahoma's past fiscal year Tue, Jul 11, 2006 Oklahoma’s strong economy produced record revenues for the state in the fiscal year that ended June 30, state officials said today. Preliminary reports show collections for the state’s...

Lawmakers call for interim study on illegal immigration Thu, Jul 6, 2006 OKLAHOMA CITY - A couple of state lawmakers are calling for an interim study on the need for new guidelines to fight illegal immigration. Representatives Randy Terrill and Kevin Calvey say...

Henry vetoes bill to take away tuition authority Mon, Jul 10, 2006 OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Brad Henry on Monday vetoed a bill that would have stripped state Regents for Higher Education of the authority to raise tuition and fees and returned that power to the...

Henry vetoes bill to take away tuition authority Mon, Jul 10, 2006 OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Brad Henry on Monday vetoed a bill that would have stripped state Regents for Higher Education of the authority to raise tuition and fees and returned that power to the...

Henry vetoes bill to take away tuition authority Mon, Jul 10, 2006 OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Brad Henry on Monday vetoed a bill that would have stripped state Regents for Higher Education of the authority to raise tuition and fees and returned that power to the...