Sooner State News

Oklahoma ranked 28th in VA home loans in 2021 with 18,212 loans issued.

22 people die in Oklahoma from Alzheimer's disease in week ending July 2, 2022

There were 22 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 24.1% decrease from the previous week.

VA provides 20.8% more purchase loans in Oklahoma for 2021 vs. 2020

The number of VA purchase loans in Oklahoma for 2021 was 7,357 and totaled $1.8 billion.

39 people die in Oklahoma from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 2, 2022

There were 39 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 32.8% decrease from the previous week.

133 people die from diseases of the heart in Oklahoma during week ending June 18

There were 133 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Oklahoma in the week ending June 18, making up 31.4% of total deaths by all causes in Oklahoma.

City of Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman Announced Today the Selection of LaShawn Thompson and Jason Ferbrache as New Assistant City Managers

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2022

Selection of LaShawn Thompson and Jason Ferbrache as new Assistant City Managers

Less than 10 people die in Oklahoma from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 2, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending July 2, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

Hispanic deaths in Oklahoma decrease to 11 in week ending July 2

There were 11 Hispanic people who died in Oklahoma in the week ending July 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

77 people die from cancer in Oklahoma during week ending June 18

There were 77 deaths from cancer reported in Oklahoma in the week ending June 18, making up 18.2% of total deaths by all causes in Oklahoma.

24 people die in Oklahoma from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 2, 2022

There were 24 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 4.3% increase over the previous week.

25 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Oklahoma during week ending June 18

By Sooner State News | Jul 2, 2022

There were 25 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Oklahoma in the week ending June 18, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma's combined tax revenues up 35.7% from Q1 to Q2 2022

By Sooner State News | Jul 2, 2022

Oklahoma collected $4 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2022.

34 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Oklahoma during week ending June 18

By Sooner State News | Jul 2, 2022

There were 34 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Oklahoma in the week ending June 18, making up eight% of total deaths by all causes in Oklahoma.

VA provides 14.7% more home purchase loans in Oklahoma in 3rd quarter of FY2022

There were 1,908 VA home purchases in Oklahoma in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $536.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Fuel Analysis: Average Oklahoma driver will spend $104.58 more on gas this July

The average price of regular gas in Oklahoma in July is $4.55 per gallon.

Oklahoma collects $1.4 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q2 2022

Oklahoma collected $1.4 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the second quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Q2 2022: Oklahoma's combined tax revenues up 35.5% since Q1 2022

Oklahoma collected $4 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

18 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Oklahoma during week ending June 18