The countless web surfers who will surely ask Jeeves about Oklahoma after encountering our spiffy new “Imagine That” advertising campaign might uncover some less than flattering imaginative fodder. For example, a recent study by financial advice site WalletHub rated Oklahoma the 47th best state for women, ranking it 44th in economic and social well-being and […]
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Alcohol reform is still underway at the state Capitol
Proposed bills include changes to taxes, the number of liquor licenses someone may have and stores opening on Sundays.
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Local natives and environmentalists focus on a proposed pipeline in Oklahoma
Diamond Pipeline would run from Cushing to Memphis, Tennessee.
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Two candidates and an incumbent run for the Ward 7 seat on the Oklahoma City Council
T. Sheri Dickerson, Marina Mangiaracina and incumbent John Pettis Jr. will be on the Feb. 14 election ballot.
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Lynn Institute and collaborative continue to work to improve the NE OKC community
Organizers work to improve health, wellness and quality of life for citizens in northeast Oklahoma City.
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Chicken-Fried News: Dig, baby, dig!
The Oklahoma government is considering more tax cuts despite an estimated $868 million budget shortfall.
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Chicken-Fried News: Stop the presses!
Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb recently talked to Enid Rotary Club about the effect of the oil and gas industry on Oklahoma’s economy.
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Chicken-Fried News: Kool-Aid drunk
Oklahoma’s love/hate affair with oil continues as its economy takes another hit.
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A museum exhibit explores Oklahoma’s economic history
Crossroads of Commerce: A History of Free Enterprise in Oklahoma celebrates the history of Oklahoma’s economic innovators.
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Commentary: Privilege and education
I am a white female, and I am privileged. I got my first job before I was old enough to have a driver’s license, and I’ve worked ever since. I graduated from an excellent public high school and then a public college. I’m fortunate to work full-time, with benefits, in my chosen career field. My […]