Oklahoma

Ongoing litigation and a state investigative audit could impact bonds for a $5 billion expansion even if the debt is validated by the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

The growth in March tax collections reported by the states was less robust than a year earlier.

The measure, which passed with slim vote margins in the Republican-controlled legislature, could drive banks out of the state's market, according to the governor.

The House and Senate differ in their approaches to lowering property taxes by billions of dollars as the state anticipates a record budget surplus.

Big national banks would be banned from state and local government contracts in Oklahoma if their policies "discriminate" against the firearm industry.

OTA has come under increased scrutiny as it embarks on a $5 billion, bond-financed project that has been challenged in court.

Legislation barring government contracts with companies that engage in a growing list of "boycotts" in their business dealings has popped up in several states.

The Arkansas LEARNS bill would create "education freedom" accounts to help cover private school expenses.

A controversial $5 billion bond-financed extension project spurred several bills that would alter the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's debt and other practices.

Gov. Greg Abbott used his State of the State address to fast track his priorities for the legislative session and drop a hint about an upcoming $100 billion transportation infrastructure plan.