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Gov. Kevin Stitt continues to clash with Oklahoma’s tribes in second term
Gov. Kevin Stitt continues to clash with Oklahoma’s tribes in second term Lawmaker, Indigenous citizens hope Stitt, tribes can find better working relationship By Carmen Forman Oklahoma Voice Gov. Kevin Stitt started his second term aiming for a fresh start with Oklahoma’s tribes, but his past year in office has been a continuation of much…
Read MoreNovember Economic Report–State of Oklahoma
As expected, declining revenues from oil and gas production push Gross Receipts slightly down. Receipts to the Treasury for the last 12 months of $17.05 billion are $312 million, or 1.8 percent, below collections from the previous year. Revenue from the state’s Gross Production Tax dropped $565 million over last 12 months, down by 29…
Read MoreChairman McBride Acknowledges Walters’ Subpoena Response
Chairman McBride Acknowledges Walters’ Subpoena Response OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, today released a statement acknowledging State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters’ compliance with a recently issued subpoena. The subpoena required delivery of records and communications requested by the House Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee, which McBride chairs. His full statement can be…
Read MoreOkmulgee Resident dies in car crash
Okmulgee Resident dies in car crash By R.L. Thompson According to a incident report issued by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Michael Owen of Okmulgee was pronounced deceased at the scene of an accident that occurred in early morning hours on December 23, 2023 on US-75 southbound, ¼ mile north of Cedar Rd, in the city…
Read MoreOkemah City Council cancels meeting for December 28
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Read MoreIRS helps taxpayers by providing penalty relief on nearly 5 million 2020 and 2021 tax returns; restart of collection notices in 2024 marks end of pandemic-related pause
IRS helps taxpayers by providing penalty relief on nearly 5 million 2020 and 2021 tax returns; restart of collection notices in 2024 marks end of pandemic-related pause WASHINGTON – In a major step to help people who owe back taxes, the Internal Revenue Service today announced new penalty relief for approximately 4.7 million individuals, businesses…
Read MorePSO Announces Refunds on Interim Rates
PSO Announces Refunds on Interim Rates TULSA, Okla. (December 20, 2023) – Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) residential customers will see refunds of interim rates on their monthly bills starting in January. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission approved new rates for PSO customers on November 21, resulting in refunds with interest on interim rates that…
Read MoreGross Receipts to the Oklahoma Treasury November 2023
As expected, declining revenues from oil and gas production push gross receipts slightly down. Receipts to the Treasury for the last 12 months of $17.05 billion are $312 million, or 1.8 percent, below collections from the previous year. Revenue from the state’s Gross Production Tax dropped $565 million over last 12 months, down by 29…
Read MoreBergstrom files bill to create a pathway to zero income tax
Bergstrom files bill to create a pathway to zero income tax OKLAHOMA CITY- On Wednesday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, filed Senate Bill 1228, a measure that would outline a pathway to eliminate the Oklahoma state income tax. This significant proposal aims to alleviate the burden on hardworking Oklahomans and spur economic growth by fostering job…
Read MoreNovember Sales Tax Disbursements Down for Okemah and Okfuskee County
November Sales Tax Disbursements Down for Okemah and Okfuskee County November Use Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah and Okfuskee County By Alanna Bradley ONL Reporter The report for sales and use tax disbursements for November 2023 was released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission recently. The disbursements reflect local tax revenue receipts from September 2023 business.…
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