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After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan

Monday, June 30 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Capping a tumultuous night, the Republican-controlled Senate advanced President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and increased deportation money, with more weekend work ahead as Congress races to meet his Fourth of July deadline for passage.By a 51-49 tally and with Vice President JD Vance at... Read More.

House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead

Monday, May 26 by News 9

WASHINGTON -House Republicans pulled off what many had considered unlikely—passing a sweeping tax and spending package with narrow support and significant behind-the-scenes negotiation. Now, as the bill moves to the Senate, questions remain about what elements will survive and whether it can meet the July 4 deadline favored by the President..In an interview on DC... Read More.

DC Debrief: Elon Musk meets with Rep. Tom Cole amid DOGE cuts and federal spending debate

Monday, March 24 by News 9

WASHINGTON DC -Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk recently visited Oklahoma Representative Tom Cole in Washington, D.C., to discuss DOGE-related federal cuts and government efficiency.The meeting, part of ongoing discussions about the future of federal spending, comes as Oklahoma’s congressional delegation wrestles with the impact of budget reductions on critical services, including weather forecasting.According to... Read More.

Oklahoma Film Industry Sees Six-Fold Growth in Spending Since 2021 Incentive Update

Thursday, February 13 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Film and Music Office is reporting significant growth in the film industry here in Oklahoma since updating the state’s film incentive in 2021."You've seen biomed, biotech, and biomanufacturing. And now you're really seeing the growth of the film industry in our great state as well. It's creating jobs and... Read More.