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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 AG asks court to halt construction of Inola aluminum smelter
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (463+ words) Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to block construction of a proposed aluminum smelting complex in Inola while his lawsuit against the project is decided. The motion was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court…...
How does Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit work, and who qualifies?
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (939+ words) In 2023, Oklahoma lawmakers created a way to offer families refundable tax credits to help pay for private school through the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit Program. According to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, 39,637 applicants were approved for the Parental Choice Tax…...
Oklahoma Governor Candidates Clash Over Proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) The proposed $4 billion Emirates Global Aluminum smelter in Inola has become one of the clearest policy differences between Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Attorney General Gentner Drummond ahead of their Aug. 3 debate hosted by Oklahoma’s Own News On 6 and…...
Oklahoma income tax revenue jumps despite quarter-point tax rate cut
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (68+ words) Oklahoma collected 12.5% more in income taxes despite a lower tax rate, with experts pointing to economic growth, migration and inflation. Oklahoma income tax revenue jumps despite quarter-point tax rate cut Despite cutting the individual income tax rate by a quarter…...
In Reversal, Oklahoma Medicaid Agency Plans $218 Million in Provider Cuts
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (407+ words) Just days after its board approved a flat budget with no provider cuts for the new fiscal year, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority told the federal government it plans to cut more than $200 million in payments to state hospitals under…...
PSO bills rise Wednesday: The reality of what even a small increase means for Oklahoma families
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (393+ words) People across Oklahoma will see their PSO electric bills increase starting Wednesday, but the hike will be far smaller than first proposed after a settlement announced Tuesday by the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office. An interim rate hike from Public Service…...
ACA policy carrier Mending is leaving Oklahoma starting in 2027
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (793+ words) One of seven carriers offering Affordable Care Act Marketplace health insurance in Oklahoma will cease offering coverage next year. A health policy analyst says the move comes amid a broader trend of insurer exits as several federal policy changes fuel…...