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White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims

by Washington TCS
WASHINGTON (The Center Square) — Taxpayers spent $56 billion on Medicaid last year for able-bodied adults abusing the program, according to a new report released by the White House Tuesday.The report claims that 44% of able-bodied Medicaid recipients without children worked less than 20 hours a week in 2024, using 11% of the government’s annual... Read More.

Oklahoma lands $4 billion aluminum plant, creating 1,000 jobs

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce have announced a landmark investment in the state, as Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) has chosen Oklahoma as the site for the first new primary aluminum production plant in the United States in 45 years.The $4 billion project is set to create 1,000... Read More.
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Deteriorating roads cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion annually, report finds

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY -Poor road conditions, traffic congestion and safety deficiencies are costing Oklahoma drivers a total of $6.3 billion each year, according to a report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.According to the report, aging infrastructure and inadequate investment are key contributors to increased vehicle operating costs, wasted time and fuel, and traffic crash-related... Read More.
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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.6 Billion

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The Powerball jackpot has been raised to an estimated $1.6 billion for Saturday night’s drawing. This is officially a new record-breaking jackpot for Powerball, making it the largest prize ever in US Lottery history.  Saturday will mark 40 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, the second longest streak in the game’s history. If the... Read More.
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U.S. Senate passes $484 billion relief package

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More relief is on the way for people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed a $484 billion relief package, targeting small businesses, hospitals and testing expansion. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford says this is a bill he's been waiting on for days.The bill includes an additional $310B for Paycheck Protection... Read More.