OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, issued a statement Wednesday following the resignation of McCurtain County Commissioner Mark Jennings.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks after Gov. Stitt signed into law Senate Bill 913.

Congressman Josh Brecheen votes to protect the future of women’s sports from the radical left Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen issued the following statement after voting in favor of The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (H.R.734).

the point Publisher Our neighboring county to our east, McCurtain County, has been rocked this week with revelations of what appears to be corruption and death threats comming from a recent meeting of McCurtain County Commissioners. For many years, McCurtain County Gazette Publisher Bruce Willingham, along with his staff and other members of his family have published countless articles that report on official county business and law enforcement activities.

the point Publisher We have good news from our former State Senator George Burns concerning Hugo Lake State Park. Sen.

THE FRONTIER A state board tasked with expanding access to broadband Internet to Oklahoma households has shifted millions in federal money to instead upgrade telecommunications systems for emergency responders. Legislators previously rejected funding such a plan.

Much of San Francisco is facing an economic death spiral brought on by post-pandemic woes, the San Francisco Chronicle said in an editorial. The article is headlined, “San Francisco could be on the verge of collapse.

Individual Income Tax The individual income tax is Oklahoma’s largest single revenue source for state government. Oklahoma first levied an income tax in 1915. The top income tax rate has been cut repeatedly since the late 1990s, and most recently was lowered to 4.75% as of 2022. Oklahoma has a graduated income tax, with multiple tax brackets; however, the top rate applies to all taxable income above just $7,200 for an individual or $12,200 for a married couple filing jointly or single head of household. Numerous deductions and credits can reduce state taxable income, including the standard deduction, personal exemption, earned income tax credit, child tax credit, and others.

Oklahoma Aerospace continues to expand with big announcement by Pratt & Whitney! OKLAHOMA CITY — According to a recent story in the Daily Oklahoman, Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has announced that it will expand its hub of operations in Oklahoma City with a $255-million sustainment center. The center will service aircraft engines including the F-35, C-17, F-22, F-15, F-16, B-52 and E-3 AWACS.

the point to pray about... As we come upon the eve of Easter this year, from my vantage point...