Oklahoma economy ranked poor by CFED critics
Oklahoma earns a C for business vitality and low Ds for economic performance and development capacity in a CFED ranking. The report notes weak per capita income and education funding, but cites low unemployment and improving roads. Oklahoma Chamber officials question the methodology and emphasize progress remains.
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Oklahoma
Corporation For Enterprise Development
Washington, D.C
David Buchholz
CFED
Buchholz
State Chamber
Ronn Cupp
Cupp
Connecticut
Delaware
Humane Society aid pledged for Craig County starving livestock
The Humane Society of the United States dispatched a disaster animal response team to a Craig County farm where dozens of sheep were found dead. Officials estimate more than 1,500 sheep cattle and goats on the property lack adequate food and water amid a harsh ice storm. The operation includes two veterinarians and local hay donations as deputies assess the overall condition and determine care options.
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Humane Society of the United States
Craig County
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Sheriff's Office
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David Bradley Bell
Lou Guyton
Southwest
Guyton
Bell
Oklahoma colleges add about 230 full time faculty this year
Oklahoma higher education officials report that rising appropriations funded about 230 new full time faculty positions this year. Additional sections, including nursing and health courses, total around 900. The system's budget tops 1 billion dollars for the first time, enabling expansion and planned requests for next year.
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Oklahoma. City
Oklahoma
Phil Moss
State House Lawmak
Bills fly as Oklahoma Legislature deadline nears
Hundreds of bills were filed in the Oklahoma Legislature as the deadline approached. Lawmakers pitched tax cuts and abortion limits while proposing a state spending tracker site and a cooling off period for ex officials. First-year lawmakers fueled lower totals though filings surged late. Senator Williamson warned of caller ID spoofing. Rep Kern advanced anti abortion measures.
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Rtulsa
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