Topic: Government
News Article - 06.18.2005
Lawmaker requests Attorney General Opinion on Henry\'s decision to allow State Treasurer, Secretary of Finance wear same hat
A House leader said he\'s concerned about \"a potential grave conflict of interest\" surrounding Gov. Brad Henry\'s move to combine a partisan cabinet position with an elected office and will request a state attorney general\'s opinion on the matter. Read more
News Article - 05.13.2009
OKDHS: SNAP recipients increases again
News Article - 03.12.2009
OKC mayor expresses concern over tax-receipt decline
The March distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission, primarily representing local tax receipts from January business, shows Oklahoma City experienced a decline from the same period last year. Read more
News Article - 06.25.2005
State Labor, Insurance Departments analyzing whether Worker\'s Comp Glitch can be solved through regulation
According to a spokesman for the state Labor Department, Labor Commissioner Brenda Reneau and Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland are continuing their discussion with some lawmakers about ways to extend positive aspects of the Certificate of Non-Coverage worker\'s compensation program, which is scheduled to end July 1. Read more
News Article - 08.25.2010
State, tribes unclear who has what when it comes to water rights in Oklahoma
For the state and the tribes, the debate over water rights has been relatively friendly. If water becomes a scarcity, however, that may become a flowing issue. Read more
News Article - 05.22.2009
Chesapeake CEO celebrates anniversary with $5.2 million gift to Oklahoma City
News Article - 12.18.2008
Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority approves Devon plans
Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority committee members today approved a proposed redevelopment agreement with Devon World Headquarters LLC to build its $750 million high-rise next to the historic Colcord Hotel. Read more
News Article - 08.26.2009
Energy-producing states can face recession woes
Pete Brown, co-owner of exploration and production companies Brown & Borelli Inc. and Cimarron Production Co. Inc., has some worries about the future of energy production in Oklahoma. As an independent gas producer, he says overproduction of gas, coupled with uncertainties concerning President Barack Obama\'s cap-and-trade bill, makes it difficult to get a clear grasp how the state\'s economy will fare. Read more
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