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Frank Lucas discusses economic challenges facing agriculture and financial policy

Frank Lucas addresses key economic issues affecting agriculture and monetary policy in recent tweets dated February 11-12, highlighting ongoing challenges with rising input costs for farmers and opportunities for dialogue with Fed Chair Powell on...

By South OKC News | Feb 12, 2025

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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Cleveland County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,078,472 in grants for economic development projects in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

By South OKC News | Jan 20, 2025

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Canadian County in 2023

By South OKC News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Canadian County, Oklahoma.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Canadian County

By South OKC News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Canadian County received $6.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Cleveland County in 2021

By South OKC News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cleveland County received $2.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Grady County in 2021

By South OKC News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Grady County received $8.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with McClain County rise or fall in 2021?

By South OKC News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in McClain County received $3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Cleveland County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South OKC News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Cleveland County received $5,250,387 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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4,502 Kingfisher County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By South OKC News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Kingfisher County received $13,933,046 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Canadian County receive in 2021?

By South OKC News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Canadian County received $16,648,733 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to McClain County farmers in 2021 reached $2,351,575

By South OKC News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in McClain County received $2,351,575 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Grady County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South OKC News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Grady County received $6,626,347 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Norman Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Nashville Drive

By South OKC News Report | Jul 17, 2023

The Norman Police Department (NPD) responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 2200 block of Nashville Drive at approximately 5:56 p.m. on July 14.

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September 2023 Special Election, ONG Franchise in Norman

By South OKC News Report | Jul 16, 2023

Article 18, Section 5(a) of the Oklahoma Constitution requires voter approval of a franchise in order for the City to grant the right to use its streets to sell and distribute utility services to its residents to a public utility company.

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City of Norman Utility Customers Advised of Ongoing Scam

By South OKC News Report | Jul 13, 2023

The City of Norman has recently been made aware of individuals contacting City of Norman utility customers by phone and email indicating that bills are past due and requesting payment.

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All-Way Stop Control to be installed at 48th Avenue NE and Rock Creek Road

By South OKC News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Installation of All-Way Stop Control will occur on 7/7/23 at 48th Avenue NE and Rock Creek Road.

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Norman Police Investigate Fatal Collision at 48th Avenue NE and Rock Creek Road

By South OKC News Report | Jul 3, 2023

The Norman Police Department (NPD) responded to a report of an injury collision at the intersection of 48th Avenue NE and Rock Creek Road at approximately 2:35 p.m. on June 28.

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City of Norman receives more than $776,000 in federal grant funding for CNG vehicles

By South OKC News Report | Jun 30, 2023

The City of Norman has been awarded federal grant funding in the amount of $776,713.50 as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for transit projects that will make way for new CNG (compressed natural gas) cutaway vans for the community.

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Collaborative efforts highlight Lakes Appreciation Month

By South OKC News Report | Jun 29, 2023

City of Norman staff will team up with the Pioneer Library System, Sierra Club and Oklahoma Conservation Commission to share knowledge and awareness about the vitality of lakes as part of “Libraries Love Lakes” Week – a celebration that is part of Lakes Appreciation Month – in July.

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Norman to celebrate independence at 2023 Fourth Fest

By South OKC News Report | Jun 28, 2023

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate independence on July 4 with an action-packed day filled with family-friendly activities, live music, delicious food, and a grand finale of fireworks at Norman’s Fourth Fest!