February GRF receipts miss estimate by 18%
OKLAHOMA CITY – February General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections missed the estimate by 18 percent, the farthest margin below the estimate so far this fiscal year.
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$78M agreement plan for Oklahoma schools, prisons
In a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Oklahoma state legislative leaders, along with Gov. Mary Fallin, announced an agreement to withdraw $78 million from the…
Gov. Fallin proposes rainy day fund withdrawal for schools and prisons
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today proposed using the state’s savings account, the Rainy Day Fund, to partially offset last week’s deepened budget cuts…
Gov. Fallin thanks House of Representatives for passing revenue measure
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today applauded the Oklahoma House of Representatives for passing a bill that would free up about $125 million annually…
DOC Director comments on “dire” situation following another budget cut
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, after the Oklahoma Board of Corrections monthly meeting in Oklahoma City, Corrections Director Joe M. Allbaugh and Corrections Board Chairman Kevin…
Gov. Mary Fallin says Oklahoma’s economic development efforts paying off
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin said she is optimistic about recent economic development activity, despite the downturn being experienced in the energy sector.
Logan County sells 19th Street building to local group
In a special meeting on Thursday morning, the Logan County Public Works Authority (PWA) agreed to sell a building to a local group, who brings families in…
Education in Oklahoma getting a $19.1M sigh of relief?
The Tulsa World is reporting a revolving fund for schools was recently discovered and the anticipated $19 million reduction isn’t likely to occur after all….
State: BOE approves $5.8B for appropriations
OKLAHOMA CITY — The appropriated budget hole for Fiscal Year 2017 will be $1.3 billion.
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…