Sooner State News

The Congressional Record published “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” in the Senate section on March 1.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Oklahoma during week ending Feb. 19

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Oklahoma in the week ending Feb. 19, making up less than 2.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Oklahoma.

March 1: Congressional Record publishes “POSTAL SERVICE REFORM ACT OF 2022--Motion to Proceed--Continued” in the Senate section

“POSTAL SERVICE REFORM ACT OF 2022--Motion to Proceed--Continued“ was published in the Senate section on pages S856-S872 on March 1

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Oklahoma during week ending Feb. 19

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Oklahoma in the week ending Feb. 19, making up less than 2.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Oklahoma.

155 people die in Oklahoma from heart disease in week ending Feb. 12

There were 155 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending Feb. 12, a 17.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 190 people age 85 and older in Oklahoma died during week ending February 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 190 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 12.

Gas budget should rise $48.82 in March per average Oklahoma driver

The average price of regular gas in Oklahoma in March is $3.30 per gallon.

“TRIBUTE TO JAMES M. INHOFE” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 28

“TRIBUTE TO JAMES M. INHOFE” was published on page S818 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 28.

107 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Oklahoma during week ending Feb. 12

There were 107 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 20.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Oklahoma.

82 people die in Oklahoma from cancer in week ending Feb. 12

There were 82 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending Feb. 12, a 25.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Oklahoma increases from Q3 to Q4 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Oklahoma in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $260,800, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

29 people die in Oklahoma from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Feb. 12

There were 29 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending Feb. 12, a 16 percent increase over the previous week.

Oklahoma: 203 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending February 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 203 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 12.

Total OASDI disabled beneficiaries in Oklahoma decreases in 2020

There were 121,207 total OASDI disabled beneficiaries in Oklahoma in 2020, a 1.8% decrease from 2019, which had 123,472 total disabled beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

Oklahoma ranks 28th in total retired beneficiaries in 2020