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Four Years Later, Federal Stimulus Money Still Unspent In Oklahoma

It's been four years since Congress passed the $800 billion American Reinvestment and Recovery Act - a.k.a. the Stimulus - to try and pull our country out of recession. More>>

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Stimulus Weatherization In Oklahoma: One Bad Apple Doesn't Spoil The Bunch

In slightly less than two years, federal stimulus dollars have weatherized the homes of more than 4,000 low-income families in Oklahoma. More>>

How Former Governor Henry Spent Oklahoma's Stimulus Dollars

Interestingly, not all of the money's been spent, and much of what was spent didn't go quite where former Governor Brad Henry had planned. More>>

Stimulus Weatherization Funds Are Complicated By The Preservation Act

The federal government is pushing states to comply with the long-standing National Historic Preservation Act, which could, not only complicate and draw out the process of getting homes weatherized, but also actually disqualify some homes from the program. More>>

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Governor Gets $105 Million In Stimulus Funds To Use At His Discretion
Governor Gets $105 Million In Stimulus Funds To Use At His Discretion
Governor Brad Henry has been called on recently to dip into a special pot of set-aside funding to prevent the latest budget cuts from shutting down senior nutrition centers. The governor has respectfully declined.More >>
Governor Brad Henry has been called on recently to dip into a special pot of set-aside funding to prevent the latest budget cuts from shutting down senior nutrition centers, but it's not the Rainy Day Fund. The Governor has respectfully declined.More >>
Oklahoma Arts Companies Receive Stimulus Funds
Oklahoma Arts Companies Receive Stimulus Funds
Oklahoma arts organizations receive thousands in stimulus to preserve arts jobs.More >>
Oklahoma arts organizations receive thousands in stimulus to preserve arts jobs.

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Some Call Stimulus for OKC Ferry Boats Wasteful Spending
Some Call Stimulus for OKC Ferry Boats Wasteful Spending
Next time you see an Oklahoma River Cruise boat heading down the river, you'll know your tax dollars are at work. $1.8 million federal stimulus dollars will pay for maintenance of the boats and a new maintenance facility.More >>
Next time you see an Oklahoma River Cruise boat heading down the river, you'll know your tax dollars are at work. $1.8 million federal stimulus dollars will pay for maintenance of the boats and a new maintenance facility.More >>
COPS Grants Leave Smaller Departments Upset
COPS Grants Leave Smaller Departments Upset
One of the most sought after grants under the federal Recovery Act is also turning out to be one of the most criticized stimulus grants – at least in Oklahoma.More >>
One of the most sought after grants under the federal Recovery Act is also turning out to be one of the most criticized stimulus grants – at least in Oklahoma.More >>
$16M In Stimulus Gives Oklahoma Dams A Facelift
$16M In Stimulus Gives Oklahoma Dams A Facelift
More than 2,000 flood control dams protect Oklahomans during heavy storms, and half of them need rehabilitation over the next ten years. However, the stimulus will only give a small number of them a facelift. More >>
More than 2,000 flood control dams protect Oklahomans during heavy storms, and half of them need rehabilitation over the next ten years. However, the stimulus will only give a small number of them a facelift. More >>
Stimulus Funds Could Change Oklahoma’s Education System
Stimulus Funds Could Change Oklahoma’s Education System
Oklahoma has an opportunity to get their share of $4.3 billion in federal stimulus money to spend on education. But to get it, the state has to compete in the race of a lifetime.More >>
Many people agree education is the key to our future. Oklahoma has an opportunity to get their share of $4.3 billion in federal stimulus money to spend on education. But to get it, the state has to compete in the race of a lifetime.More >>
Students Bring Stimulus Money To Oklahoma Beauty Schools
Students Bring Stimulus Money To Oklahoma Beauty Schools
Millions of dollars in federal stimulus money could be going to your local beauty school. The money is being funneled into the schools through students in the form of Pell grants. But are these grants stimulating the economy?More >>
Millions of dollars in federal stimulus money could be going to your local beauty school. The money is being funneled into the schools through students in the form of Pell grants. But are these grants stimulating the economy?

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Stimulus Aids Small Businesses In Securing Loans
Stimulus Aids Small Businesses In Securing Loans
Some small businesses that struggled to get loans during the credit crunch are now finally finding some relief, thanks to the federal stimulus package.More >>
Some small businesses that struggled to get loans during the credit crunch are now finally finding some relief, thanks to the federal stimulus package.More >>
Oklahoma Tribes Receive Millions In Stimulus
Oklahoma Tribes Receive Millions In Stimulus
Oklahoma tribes received more than $100 million in stimulus funding so far. They may make millions of dollars with their casinos, but say they still need the stimulus dollars.More >>
Oklahoma tribes received more than $100 million in stimulus funding so far. They may make millions of dollars with their casinos, but say they still need the stimulus dollars.More >>
Out Of State Companies Cashing In On Oklahoma Stimulus Funds
Out Of State Companies Cashing In On Oklahoma Stimulus Funds
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is dishing out more than $450 million in stimulus dollars, but they're not all going to Oklahoma companies.More >>
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is dishing out more than $450 million in stimulus dollars, but they're not all going to Oklahoma companies.More >>
Stimulus Transparency Is Coming... Soon
Stimulus Transparency Is Coming... Soon
An important part of President Obama's sales pitch for the stimulus package was the promise of unprecedented transparency. That transparency is coming, just a bit later than expected.More >>
An important part of President Obama's sales pitch for the stimulus package was the promise of unprecedented transparency. That transparency is coming, just a bit later than expected.

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Housing and Urban Development Stimulus Program Fixes Up Houses
Housing and Urban Development Stimulus Program Fixes Up Houses
Several housing and urban development stimulus projects are underway across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Impacts Team looks at three projects in different stages of development and how they'll stimulate the economy.More >>
Several housing and urban development stimulus projects are underway across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Impacts Team looks at three projects in different stages of development and how they'll stimulate the economy.More >>
Stimulus Helps Weatherization Company Weather Economic Storm
Stimulus Helps Weatherization Company Weather Economic Storm
M-D Building Products manufactures weatherization products to make homes and businesses across the country more energy efficient. So far, business has increased 15 percent or $3 million over last year.More >>
M-D Building Products manufactures weatherization products to make homes and businesses across the country more energy efficient. So far, business has increased 15 percent or $3 million over last year.More >>
Stimulus Funds For Peruvian Genetic Research Questioned
Stimulus Funds For Peruvian Genetic Research Questioned
A stimulus-funded research project at the University of Oklahoma has some people questioning how stimulus money is being spent. It's a $650,000 dollar research grant to study the genomes of Peruvian people. More >>
A stimulus-funded research project at the University of Oklahoma has some people questioning how stimulus money is being spent. It's a $650,00 dollar research grant to study the genomes of Peruvian people. More >>
Stimulus Job Creation: Here Comes a Reality Check
Stimulus Job Creation: Here Comes a Reality Check
On October 10, state governments must send their first comprehensive, quarterly reports of stimulus spending, providing the first realistic picture of job creation under the ARRA.More >>
On October 10, state governments must send their first comprehensive, quarterly reports of stimulus spending, providing the first realistic picture of job creation under the ARRA.More >>
Report Oklahoma Stimulus Fraud Using Hotline
Report Oklahoma Stimulus Fraud Using Hotline
Oklahoma officials are counting on several things to ensure federal stimulus dollars are not spent fraudulently -- a watchdog state auditor, detailed reporting, a web site that puts that reporting on display and its citizens.More >>
Oklahoma officials are counting on several things to ensure federal stimulus dollars are not spent fraudulently -- a watchdog state auditor, detailed reporting requirements, a web site that puts that reporting on display and its citizens.More >>
Tulsa & Oklahoma City Transits Spend $22 Million in Stimulus Differently
Tulsa & Oklahoma City Transits Spend $22 Million in Stimulus Differently
Tens of millions in stimulus money is being funneled into two Oklahoma Transit systems. One city focused their spending on green technology. The other city is stretching each stimulus dollar.More >>
Tens of millions in stimulus money is being funneled into two Oklahoma Transit systems. One city focused their spending on green technology. The other city is stretching each stimulus dollar.More >>
Oklahoma Investigators Use Stimulus Dollars To Fight Internet Predators
Oklahoma Investigators Use Stimulus Dollars To Fight Internet Predators
More investigators are joining the fight against Internet predators, thanks to the federal stimulus dollars. OSBI received more than $600,000 to hire employees and buy new equipment.More >>
More investigators are joining the fight against Internet predators, thanks to the federal stimulus dollars. OSBI received more than $600,000 to hire employees and buy new equipment.More >>
Cash For Clunker Appliances
Cash For Clunker Appliances
Instead of trading in your old gas-guzzling car, the government is offering an incentive to get rid of your water guzzling washer, and your power hungry heat pump -- $300 million in stimulus cash for your clunker appliances.More >>
Instead of trading in your old gas-guzzling car, the government is offering an incentive to get rid of your water guzzling washer, and your power hungry heat pump -- $300 million in stimulus cash for your clunker appliances.More >>
$1.5M In Stimulus Funding Beefs Up Oklahoma School Kitchens
$1.5M In Stimulus Funding Beefs Up Oklahoma School Kitchens
The authors of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act must have figured one way to improve child nutrition would be to improve the kitchens that prepare and serve meals to so many of them - school kitchens.More >>
The authors of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act must have figured one way to improve child nutrition would be to improve the kitchens that prepare and serve meals to so many of them - school kitchens.

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Oklahoma Small Airports Receive Most of State's Stimulus $
Oklahoma Small Airports Receive Most of State's Stimulus $
Six airports in Oklahoma are benefiting from the federal stimulus package. They'll get nearly $15 million for various construction projects.More >>
Six airports in Oklahoma are benefiting from the federal stimulus package. They'll get nearly $15 million for various construction projects.More >>
Medicaid Receiving Biggest Chunk of Stimulus Dollars
Medicaid Receiving Biggest Chunk of Stimulus Dollars
Medicaid's getting the lion's share of stimulus money in the state, nearly 900 million dollars. One out of five Oklahomans relies on Medicaid for health care.More >>
Medicaid's getting the lion's share of stimulus money in the state, nearly 900 million dollars. One out of five Oklahomans relies on Medicaid for health care.

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Stimulus Waste -- How One Town's Loss Is Another Town's Gain
Stimulus Waste -- How One Town's Loss Is Another Town's Gain
U.S. Senator Tom Coburn issued a warning this summer stating stimulus money is not free, and the plight of a wastewater treatment plant in Perkins was his proof. More >>
U.S. Senator Tom Coburn issued a warning this summer stating stimulus money is not free, and the plight of a wastewater treatment plant in Perkins was his proof. Despite that warning, other towns, like Moore, are going down the same path without regret or worry.More >>
OSU Professor Gets $1.1 Million In Stimulus To Study Alaskan Grandparents
OSU Prof Gets $1.1 Million in Stimulus to Study Alaskan Grandparents
A professor at OSU received $1.1 million in stimulus to study Alaskan grandparents. The National Science Foundation made the grant possible through their pot of stimulus money. More >>
A professor at OSU received $1.1 million in stimulus to study Alaskan grandparents. The National Science Foundation made the grant possible through their pot of stimulus money. But some Oklahomans say this is just one more example of stimulus waste.More >>
ODOT Using Stimulus Money To Help Small Towns With Sidewalk Compliance
ODOT Using Stimulus Money To Help Small Towns With Sidewalk Compliance
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is spending most of its $465 million in stimulus funds on roads and bridges, but not all of it. More >>
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is spending most of its $465 million in stimulus funds on roads and bridges, but not all of it. Roughly five percent is going toward what is known among transportation types as "enhancements."More >>
Oklahoma's Stimulus Watchdog - Keeping Track of Every Penny
Oklahoma's Stimulus Watchdog - Keeping Track of Every Penny
One man has the tough job of tracking $2.6 billion stimulus dollars in the state of Oklahoma.More >>
One man has the tough job of tracking $2.6 billion stimulus dollars in the state of Oklahoma. The buck stops at State Auditor Steve Burrage's office.

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Stimulus Creates Hope For High-Speed Rail In Oklahoma
Stimulus Creates Hope For High-Speed Rail In Oklahoma
President Obama has a vision for high-speed rail in America. He set aside $8 billion in stimulus to go toward its development. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is applying for $2 billion of that money.More >>
President Obama has a vision for high-speed rail in America. He set aside $8 billion in stimulus to go toward its development. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is applying for $2 billion of that money.

ODOT Holds High-Speed Rail Meeting In TulsaMore >>
Fuzzy Math: What Do Recent Employment Numbers Say About the Stimulus?
Fuzzy Math: What Do Recent Employment Numbers Say About the Stimulus?
President Obama's 787 billion dollar stimulus package was supposed to stabilize the economy by creating or saving jobs, but the latest unemployment figures suggest the plan may not be working. More >>
President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package was supposed to stabilize the economy by creating or saving jobs. Critics say rising unemployment is proof the massive spending plan was ill-conceived. Supporters say unemployment would be far worse without the stimulus.More >>
Stimulus Gives Weatherization Program 20 Times More Funding
Stimulus Gives Weatherization Program 20 Times More Funding
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has $63 million stimulus dollars to make homes more energy efficient. More >>
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has $63 million stimulus dollars to make homes more energy efficient. That provides the agency with more than 20 times its usual appropriation.

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Construction Experts Say $75 Million Stimulus Project is Not Stimulating Oklahoma's Economy
Construction Experts Say $75 Million Stimulus Project is Not Stimulating Oklahoma's Economy
The largest single road construction project ever awarded by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is underway in Tulsa thanks to federal stimulus money, but is the project stimulating Oklahoma's economy?More >>
The largest single road construction project ever awarded by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is underway in Tulsa thanks to federal stimulus money, but is the project stimulating Oklahoma's economy?More >>

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Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?
Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:47:30 GMT
Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.More >>
Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.More >>
Over 100,000 At Risk After Security Breach At Oklahoma Cell Phone Companies
Over 100,000 At Risk After Security Breach At Oklahoma Cell Phone Companies

Our 6 Investigates team has learned of a major security breach at two of the cell phone companies we've been investigating, putting the identities of more than 100,000 people at risk.More >>
Our 6 Investigates team has learned of a major security breach at two of the cell phone companies we've been investigating, putting the identities of more than 100,000 people at risk.More >>

Keeping Them HonestMore>>
Oklahoma Purchasing Department Accused Of Overspending
Oklahoma Purchasing Department Accused Of Overspending
State employees, retired state workers and business owners are coming forward. They all have complaints about the Department of Central Services.More >>
State employees, retired state workers and business owners are coming forward. They all have complaints about the Department of Central Services.More >>
Ethics Commission Reprimands Lobbyist After Oklahoma Impact Team Report
Ethics Commission Reprimands Lobbyist After Oklahoma Impact Team Report
A state agency has taken action after the Oklahoma Impact Team uncovered a lobbyist was breaking the law.More >>
A state agency has taken action after the Oklahoma Impact Team uncovered a lobbyist was breaking the law.

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Governor Issues Statement Concerning GRDA Audit and Oklahoma Impact Investigation
Governor Issues Statement Concerning GRDA Audit and Oklahoma Impact Investigation
Governor Fallin's Press Secretary released a statement concerning last week's release of the GRDA performance audit. More >>
Governor Fallin's Press Secretary released a statement concerning last week's release of the GRDA performance audit. More >>
GRDA Bidding Process Under Fire In New Audit
GRDA Bidding Process Under Fire In New Audit
A new audit touches on a relationship some call the good old boy network gone bad - using a state agency to line the pockets of the well-connected.More >>
A new audit touches on a relationship some call the good old boy network gone bad - using a state agency to line the pockets of the well-connected.More >>

EducationMore>>
Oklahoma State Superintendent Criticized For Having Too Much Power
Oklahoma State Superintendent Criticized For Having Too Much Power
Janet Barresi's budget decisions have many questioning whether she's been given too much power.More >>
Janet Barresi's budget decisions have many questioning whether she's been given too much power.

Budget Cuts Slash Stipend For Oklahoma TeachersMore >>
Is The Lottery Really Helping Oklahoma Education?
Is The Lottery Really Helping Oklahoma Education?
You've seen the commercials from the Lottery Commission, implying school districts use lottery money to buy new buses, textbooks and computers. But we found out, that's not really the case.More >>
You've seen the commercials from the Lottery Commission, implying school districts use lottery money to buy new buses, textbooks and computers. But we found out, that's not really the case.More >>

UnemploymentMore>>
Oklahoma Food Stamp Numbers Skyrocket
Oklahoma Food Stamp Numbers Skyrocket
The number of people receiving food stamps to buy groceries has risen by 46 percent in Oklahoma in just three years.More >>
The number of people receiving food stamps to buy groceries has risen by 46 percent in Oklahoma in just three years. If the trend continues, Oklahoma will receive almost $1 billion in federal food stamp funding this year alone.More >>
Face Of Unemployment: Tulsa Woman Still Out Of Work More Than One Year Later
Face Of Unemployment: Tulsa Woman Still Out Of Work
Economists say the recession ended in June of 2009, but that doesn't mean the unemployment crisis is over.More >>
Economists say the recession ended in June of 2009, but that doesn't mean the unemployment crisis is over.More >>

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Do Oklahoma Legislators Make Too Much Money?
Do Oklahoma Legislators Make Too Much Money?
While Oklahoma teachers have some of the lowest salaries in the nation, our lawmakers have some of the highest. The Oklahoma Impact Team looks into legislators' salaries.More >>
While Oklahoma teachers have some of the lowest salaries in the nation, our lawmakers have some of the highest. The Oklahoma Impact Team looks into legislators' salaries.More >>
Oklahoma Senate President Authors Bill To Reseat GRDA Board
Oklahoma Senate President Authors Bill To Reseat GRDA Board
The Oklahoma Impact Team has learned the Senate President has authored legislation that could reseat the board of the Grand River Dam Authority.More >>
The Oklahoma Impact Team has learned the Senate President has authored legislation that could reseat the board of the Grand River Dam Authority.

State Agency Head Gets $90K Raise As Power Rates RiseMore >>

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