Sen. Stephanie Bice

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, internet purchases accounted for 14.3% of retail sales nationwide in 2018. That was up from 12.9% in 2017 and from 11.6% in 2016. Nearly $685 million was collected by Oklahoma in use tax in fiscal year 2019.

As online shopping grows, "use taxes," or taxes on goods shipped across state lines, are becoming more important to the state's economy. For years,…

Travelers have drinks at a bar inside Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

Business and Economy

Battle Brewing Over Oklahoma Alcohol Tax Laws

Jacob McCleland

Oklahoma’s new alcohol laws take effect in October, but how drinks will be taxed is still up in the air.State Sen. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City, has…

Politics and Government

In Non-Election Year, Oklahoma Legislators Spend Campaign Donations On Perks

Oklahoma Watch

Former state Rep. Dan Kirby, R-Tulsa, was left with a sizable campaign nest egg after his fourth re-election last November.But Kirby wouldn’t have the…