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The February release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) shows the City of Seminole saw a decrease in tax revenue in their latest return compared to last month. However, the release showed this revenue was higher compared to February last year.
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State Representatives Danny Williams, R-Seminole and Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City, Monday recognized Lisa Moss, the first woman freed under the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, on the Oklahoma House Floor.
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By Emily Hamilton, Hughes / Seminole County 4-H Youth Development Educator
Read moreWhen the Betty Price Gallery reopens February 25, works by Oklahoma’s most prominent artists, including the late Enoch Kelly Haney. will again be featured together in a museum-quality space for Oklahomans and visitors from around the world to view at the Oklahoma State Capitol—the state’s largest public art museum.
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The first beauty salon was created by Martha Matilda Harper, a young Canadian woman who had immigrated to the United States, bringing her own hair tonic formula with her.
Read moreFinancial literacy is more than a buzzword – it’s a key part of building economic security, yet many Americans still lack a strong understanding of it. According to the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) Personal Finance Index, U.S. adults correctly answered only 48% of the questions in 2024, on average. Without a solid grasp of personal finance basics, people are at risk of financial struggles. The National Financial Educators Council estimated that financial illiteracy cost the average person $1,015 in 2024. I want to stress the importance of these crucial skills and empower Oklahomans to improve their understanding of their finances. The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) and I are excited to share our new free Insurance & Financial Resource Guide.
Read moreLike the villain in a ‘90s action movie, winter struck back with a vengeance in January following the unusual warmth that closed out 2024. Several strong cold fronts delivered blustery winds, snow, ice, and some of the coldest air the state had seen since the generational freeze of January 2021.
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