Oklahoma

Norman’s dependence on sales tax to fund everything from operating expenses and capital projects to public safety, libraries, swimming pools and parks could have repercussions in the near future.

Only one of the two proposed bonds for Ardmore City Schools that went before voters on Tuesday was approved during a special election.

Oklahoma still faces a $215 million budget gap after the state House again failed to pass a revenue measure.

The Oklahoma governor urged lawmakers to end a six-week-long special session by closing a $215 million budget gap.

James Joseph, the state bond advisor for 22 years, resigned after legislation made his post part of the treasurer's office.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin's plan to cover a $215 million revenue gap in the current budget failed in the state House .

Oklahoma's Republican leaders agreed to increase taxes on cigarettes and fuel to stabilize the budget.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is scaling back on highway and bridge projects.

Oklahoma's Senate leader is calling for a fuel tax increase in addition to a $1.50 per pack fee on cigarettes to rebalance the state budget after a state Supreme Court ruling that struck down the cigarette fee.

She called on lawmakers to look beyond the short-term emergency in their special session.

The special session on Sept. 25 will be asked to resolve funding problems in the wake of the state Supreme Court's rejection of a "smoking cessation fee."

One of the older school districts in Stephens County, Velma-Alma Public Schools, Okla. is hoping to pass a $350,000 bond to modernize their cafeteria building.

A senior citizens center was promoted prominently as part of Norman Forward in 2015, a lauded quality-of-life initiative that will fund the construction of recreation centers, sports fields, libraries and parks.

The $1.50-per-pack fee was key to balancing the state's budget

A special election will decide if Ardmore City Schools will be able to make needed upgrades to its schools, buy new buses to replace outdated ones and build a new district performing arts center.

Oklahoma City will use revenue bonds backed by 10 funding sources to fund the project.

Pauls Valley, Okla., school officials have now made it official — an early fall date awaits for another bond issue election.

The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday in favor of public financing for a new downtown hotel, under the Omni luxury brand, to be built adjacent to the MAPS 3 convention center.

Fitch Ratings lowered the Sooner State to AA from AA-plus.

A sales tax plan to pump money into public safety and street repairs is headed to voters.