State of Oklahoma
Recent News About State of Oklahoma
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Analysis: Oklahoma one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Sooner State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Oklahoma is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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EDA awards over $6 million in grants for economic development projects in Oklahoma in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 16 grants totaling $6,838,472 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma saw 10.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Oklahoma, a 10.8% rise from 9.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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29 basketball players from Oklahoma to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Oklahoma City has the most players of any city representing Oklahoma in the tournament.
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Oklahoma has 18 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Oklahoma City has the most players of any city representing Oklahoma in the tournament.
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Oklahoma ranks 25th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,654 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Oklahoma received an average of $11,654 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th highest in the nation.
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Oklahoma ranks 13th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 20.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Oklahoma—ranking it the 13th most dependent among U.S. states.
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Analysis: Oklahoma among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Sooner State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Oklahoma is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Oklahoma: Residents received $8.04 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Oklahoma, providing an average of $1,999 per capita to residents.
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Oklahoma: Medicare dependency reached 5% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5% of income in Oklahoma, providing an average of $2,831 per capita to residents.
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Oklahoma: Social Security made up 6.6% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.6% of income in Oklahoma, providing an average of $3,727 per capita to residents.
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Oklahoma: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Oklahoma, providing an average of $1,441 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Oklahoma among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sooner State News shows that Oklahoma is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Oklahoma ranks 24th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $6,838,472
In 2023, Oklahoma received $6,838,472 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 24th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Oklahoma one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sooner State News shows that Oklahoma is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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In Oklahoma, 179 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Oklahoma registered 179 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Oklahoma receives 2 EDA grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Oklahoma received two grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Oklahoma receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,000,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Oklahoma received one grant totaling $1,000,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Oklahoma receives 11 EDA grants totaling $2,310,000 for public works in 2023
Oklahoma received 11 grants totaling $2,310,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Oklahoma receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,400,000 for planning in 2023
Oklahoma received one grant totaling $1,400,000 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.