There is a great disturbance in the Indian casino force. They have a new enemy ” organized unions. That was the message conveyed during a session at the Sovereignty Symposium, an early June event hosted by the state Supreme Court. At one point, a panel discussion on various gaming issues focused on one topic and […]
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Former DA Bob Macy, ex-forensic chemist Joyce Gilchrist settle case
As more cases involving former Oklahoma City Police Department forensic chemist Joyce Gilchrist make their way through the legal system, the inner workings of the police lab and the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s office are revealed layer by layer.
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Attorney general: One company forced Oklahomans to pay more for propane
Whether it was heating a home, refueling a vehicle or just firing up the grill, many Oklahomans may have been subjected to deceitful tactics that drove up the price of propane gas, according to the state attorney general. MAIN ARGUMENTNATIONAL CHAINS ‘FAILURE TO ADHERE’ The AG office announced on May 29 it has filed a […]
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Neighboring states hedge bets to offset lure of Oklahoma casinos
The explosion of tribal casinos is clearly aiding the state government’s bank account. According to figures from the Oklahoma Office of State Finance, the current fiscal year totals already surpassed the previous year’s record total gaming income with still one month to go. For fiscal year 2009, the state has raked in nearly $95.5 million […]
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OKC-area charities benefit from college students’ summer departures
May is a unique time of the year for local charities. As school life ends at area colleges and universities, the donation season begins for thrift stores and philanthropic agencies. What was a throwaway for college students becomes a valuable secondhand store item. CHARITY SEASON NOT UNIQUE TO OKLAHOMA The pattern is simple: A college […]
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Big companies aren’t the only ones soaking up the city’s water
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett recently said he is not worried about the future of the city’s water supply as the metro area continues to grow. Hope he is right, because some residents and surrounding communities are slurping up the H2O in record amounts. POOLS AND PONDS LESS IS MORE TOP RESIDENTIAL USERS TOP COMMERCIAL […]
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New OKCPS board chair sees no bond shortfall problem
For now, it appears the Oklahoma City school district no longer has a $40 million problem. A few months ago, school Superintendent Karl Springer and then-school board chairman Kirk Humphreys were holding up a white flag and slamming the brakes on the 2007 bond issue overwhelmingly passed by school patrons. The two school leaders claimed […]
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Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate welcomes competition
The swimming pool for the 2010 governor’s race may be getting more crowded in the coming days, but that’s no concern to one candidate already in the water. Lt. Gov. Jari Askins was the first to dive into the race earlier this year when she announced her candidacy. Since then, several other well-known state politicians […]
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Nonprofit running pro-Coffee spots has its own IRS issues
An organization helping the state Senate president pro tempore fend off criticism in the wake of news reports of tax troubles has its own IRS issues, records show. Action Plan Oklahoma is currently running an advertising campaign aimed at drumming up support for Coffee who has been peppered with questions from reporters and Democrats about […]
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Poll numbers for 2010 governor’s race show front runners
The horse for the governor’s office shows a clear front runner on the Republican side while the Democrats are still jockeying for position. According to a fresh poll from SoonerPoll.com, Congresswoman Mary Fallin firmly leads in a primary match up with two other Republicans, with Lt. Gov. Jari Askins and Attorney General Drew Edmondson neck […]