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Inola smelter developer says, 'We listened closely.' Why new fluoride cap could be safer for Oklahoma
1+ week, 1+ day ago (296+ words) The developers for a proposed Inola smelter project said that after a new proposal, the plant is expected to be safer. A previous plan for the project had fluoride emissions right at the cap for what the federal government allows....
Oklahoma Studies Tax Credit for Gun Safety Training
1+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) Oklahoma Senate projections from February 2025 estimated SB 50's sales tax exemption would cost the state about $178,000 in lost revenue in Fiscal Year 2026. Lawmakers weighed that figure against an estimated $200 million spent annually by Oklahoma taxpayers on firearm injuries and fatalities,…...
Oklahoma proxy law faces federal challenge from ISS
1+ week, 2+ day ago (735+ words) By: Paul Monies//Oklahoma Watch//September 4, 2026// – ISS wants a federal judge to block Oklahoma’s proxy adviser law. – HB 4429 is set to take effect Nov. 1. – Oklahoma’s pension commission is reviewing thousands of proxy votes. A global shareholder advisory firm is challenging…...
Oklahoma weighs regulation of prediction markets as sports betting remains illegal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (555+ words) With sports betting banned in Oklahoma, prediction markets are raising concerns about consumer protections, gambling disorders and regulatory oversight as tribal leaders and advocates discuss the issue. As sports betting remains illegal in Oklahoma, prediction markets are providing an alternative…...
Oklahoma Ranks 45th Among States With the Best Budgeters
1+ week, 2+ day ago (162+ words) Oklahoma ranks 45th out of 50 states for budgeting, according to a new WalletHub report examining Americans’ financial habits and debt levels. WalletHub compared the states across 12 metrics, including average credit scores, debt-to-income ratios, and foreclosure rates. Oklahoma placed below the national…...
SSM Health names new Oklahoma, Mid-Missouri leaders
1+ week, 3+ day ago (302+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//September 3, 2026// – Joe Hodges was promoted to chief operations executive. – Tammy Powell will lead SSM Health‘s Oklahoma and Mid-Missouri region. – Stacy Coleman was named president of St. Anthony Hospital. OKLAHOMA CITY — SSM Health announced leadership appointments…...
Stitt’s Tenure Ban Is Costing Oklahoma’s Rural Universities Their Top Candidates
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1681+ words) Gov. Kevin Stitt’s decree ending faculty tenure is already costing regional universities top-choice hires and other applicants, making it harder for schools in remote locations to attract academic talent. State and local leaders grappling with the issue said they hope…...
Oklahoma to outsource $200M sovereign wealth fund management
1+ week, 4+ day ago (507+ words) By: Katrina Crumbacher//The Journal Record//September 1, 2026// – Oklahoma is considering 10 firms to manage its $200 million fund. – Only one firm under consideration is based in Oklahoma. – The board plans to have all 10 firms make presentations. Rather than keeping hands-on management of…...
Choctaw Nation ranks No. 5 on Forbes’ list of Oklahoma’s best employers
2+ week, 2+ day ago (225+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//August 28, 2026// DURANT — The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has been named one of Forbes‘ Best Employers by State for 2026, ranking No. 5 among 35 Oklahoma organizations included on the list. The Choctaw Nation was the highest-ranked Oklahoma-based company on…...
Architectural Digest named this river city the prettiest town in Oklahoma
2+ week, 2+ day ago (355+ words) Oklahoma is known to have more than a few biomes and ecoregions and several sights to see in every city and town. Yet, what makes the best and prettiest town in the state? Architectural Digest went coast to coast finding…...