State: BOE approves $5.8B for appropriations
OKLAHOMA CITY — The appropriated budget hole for Fiscal Year 2017 will be $1.3 billion.
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Commissioners vote 2-1 to approve TIF agreement with Love’s Travel Stop
The Logan County Public Works Authority (PWA) agreed to a $150,000 tax increment financing (TIF) with Love’s Travel Stop, a similar approach the City of…
The benefits of a down budget year
A few days ago, a state agency head appeared before one of our House Appropriations Committees. He described his agency’s efforts to cut cost: “We…
State: Board of Equalization meets Tuesday to update revenue certification
OKLAHOMA CITY — The appropriated budget hole for Fiscal Year 2017 is expected to grow to $1.3 billion next week.
Voters say YES for City’s Capital Improvement Plan; Watts elected to stay on BOE
Voters said yes to a $19 million investment for the City of Guthrie. With the approval, the City will begin investing into streets, a ladder…
School officials discuss removal of refrigerators and microwaves, rumors
Guthrie’s Board of Education president says he has come across several rumors about the school district and is encouraging everyone to find the truth and…
Real Estate: What to do before you sell
Local realtor James Long shares his column this week on what to do before you sell a home.
Cash Saver donates percentage of sales to GPS
On Tuesday, Guthrie Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson accepted a check from James Walton, store manager of Cash Saver, for a percentage of sales on Guthrie Bluejay…
Working on finalizing funding for Coltrane project
Our Coltrane road project, like all the rest of our large county road and bridge projects require capitol funds from different revenue sources. Our local…
GHS to host financial aid workshop for students and parents
Guthrie High School will be hosting a financial aid workshop for all seniors on Jan. 25 and a scholarship night for seniors on February 11….
Coyle Public Works Authority receives $99,973 grant for water system improvements
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Coyle Public Works Authority (Authority) in Logan County received approval for a $99,973 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant Tuesday, January…
Langston Public Works Authority receives $136,505 grant for water system improvements
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Langston Public Works Authority (Authority) in Logan County received approval for a $136,505 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant Tuesday, January…
Voters to decide on $19 million sales tax proposal on Feb. 9
Voters inside the Guthrie city limits will go to the polls on Feb. 9 to decide on a proposed a 3/4 cent, 15 year sales…
Superintendent: “Bad news” is programs and services will be cut
I don’t like to deliver bad news. Unfortunately, there are times where my job requires me to convey information that is less than encouraging. Following…
State education: FAQs on the $46.7 million budget cut to preK-12 education
On Dec. 23, 2015, the Oklahoma Secretary of Finance declared a General Revenue failure and instructed all state agencies to reduce specific appropriation accounts by…
The Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) – What’s the Difference?
As in many towns and cities throughout Oklahoma, Guthrie has both a Chamber of Commerce and a Convention and Visitor Bureau.
No Powerball winner; largest lottery jackpot upcoming
No one had the winning numbers for the estimated $524 million Powerball jackpot — 47, 2, 63, 62, 11 and the Powerball of 17 —…
State Superintendent reacts to $46.7 million reduction in funding
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister says Oklahoma educators will do what needs to be done to protect classroom instruction. The comment…
Junior High receives grant from James Patterson and Scholastic Reading Club for school library
Guthrie Junior High received a grant today from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library. In addition, Scholastic Reading Club will match each…
The member driven State budget Part II
Last week I provided a copy of a letter which I wrote to legislators in 2014 regarding the need for budget reform. In that letter…