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20 people die in Oklahoma from diabetes mellitus in week ending April 9, 2022

By Sooner State News | Apr 10, 2022

There were 20 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 4.8% decrease from the previous week.

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Oklahoma: 116 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending March 26

By Sooner State News | Apr 10, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 116 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending March 26.

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How many 25-44-year-olds died in Oklahoma during week ending March 26?

By Sooner State News | Apr 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 21 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending March 26.

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Oklahoma ranks 25th in the U.S. for the most pari-mutuels sales tax paid in 2021

By Sooner State News | Apr 9, 2022

In 2021, Oklahoma collected $1.1 million in pari-mutuels sales tax, ranking it 25th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Oklahoma ranks 29th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2021

By Sooner State News | Apr 8, 2022

In 2021, Oklahoma collected $571.4 million in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 29th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Watchdog group: Oklahoma taxpayers should 'ask tough questions' on state COVID-19 spending

By David Beasley | Apr 8, 2022

Oklahomans should "ask tough questions and demand transparency" from the administration of Gov. Kevin Stitt on how COVID-19 relief funds are spent, a watchdog group said.

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Oklahoma ranks 22nd in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2021

By Sooner State News | Apr 7, 2022

In 2021, Oklahoma collected $448.9 million in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 22nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Stitt Signs “Save Women's Sports Act” Into Law

By Office of Governor J. Kevin Stitt | Apr 7, 2022

First, I want to recognize and thank the female athletes who are here today.

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14 people die in Oklahoma with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending April 2, 2022

By Sooner State News | Apr 7, 2022

There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 41.7% decrease from the previous week.

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17 people die in Oklahoma with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending April 2, 2022

By Sooner State News | Apr 6, 2022

There were 17 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 52.8% decrease from the previous week.

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128 people die in Oklahoma from heart disease in week ending April 2, 2022

By Sooner State News | Apr 6, 2022

There were 128 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 20.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Oklahoma ranks 26th in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2021

By Sooner State News | Apr 6, 2022

In 2021, Oklahoma collected $22.7 million in amusements sales tax, ranking it 26th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Oklahoma's miscellaneous tax revenues up 7.4% in Q1 2022

By Sooner State News | Apr 6, 2022

Oklahoma collected $434 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2022, a 7.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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CDC predicts 142 people age 85 and older in Oklahoma died during week ending March 19

By Sooner State News | Apr 6, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 142 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending March 19.

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Governor Stitt Appoints John Nash as Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs

By Office of Governor J. Kevin Stitt | Apr 6, 2022

Governor Kevin Stitt announced today he has appointed John Nash as Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Brig. Gen. Ben T. Robinson.

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Oklahoma ranks 18th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2021

By Sooner State News | Apr 5, 2022

In 2021, Oklahoma collected $146.8 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it 18th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Week of March 19: 171 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Oklahoma

By Sooner State News | Apr 5, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 171 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending March 19.

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26 people die in Oklahoma from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 2, 2022

By Sooner State News | Apr 5, 2022

There were 26 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending April 2, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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90 people die in Oklahoma from cancer in week ending April 2, 2022

By Sooner State News | Apr 5, 2022

There were 90 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 20.4% decrease from the previous week.

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Oklahoma deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending March 19

By Sooner State News | Apr 5, 2022

Oklahoma's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.