Headlines for Tuesday, February 1, 2016:
- Governor Fallin proposes new taxes in State of the State to fill budget hole. (Tulsa World)
- Finance Secretary threatens resignation if lawmakers mess up the budget process. (Journal Record)
New standards for Oklahoma public schools are making their way through legislation. (NewsOK)
A local utility authority is suing to keep control of rate increases. (NewsOK)
Private CNG converting companies hurting with lower gas prices. (Journal Record)
Oklahoma Natural Gas says poor workmanship led to the explosion of a northwest Oklahoma City home. (NewsOK)
Oklahoma’s children are testing positive for lead. (Fox23)
A Tulsa group is taking clean water to Flint, Michigan. (KTUL)
An animal rights group is calling for the Oklahoma City Zoo to close its elephant exhibit. (KFOR)
The City of Tulsa is taking steps to reduce the number of euthanized cats and dogs. (KTUL)
A new “Blood Donor Challenge” is educating Oklahomans on the need for blood donations. (KJRH)
One of the oldest restaurants in Bricktown is closing. (Journal Record)
The Thunder easily handles the Wizard in the Chesapeake Energy Arena. (NewsOK)
