Oklahoma tax revenues

A Muscogee Nation citizen who is challenging Oklahoma's income tax authority is taking her case to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the potential ruling, or lack thereof, could have serious financial implications for tribal nations.

Alicia Stroble sat before the Oklahoma Supreme Court more than a year ago, surrounded by tribal attorneys and backed by the state's five major tribes.

New figures from the State Treasurer's Office show an increase in revenue for fiscal year 2025, fueled by individual income tax collections.

Oklahoma's tax revenues are up by a fraction of a percent compared to this time last year, according to a June report by the state treasury department. It's largely attributed to a tax lawmakers want to get rid of — and that makes up much of the state's budget.

Oklahoma will receive more than $4.5 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes funding in 2025, according to the federal government.

Oklahoma voters could be casting ballots on a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana for people over 21.

Oklahoma Watch, April 2, 2025

The state House of Representatives considered and passed at least 10 energy bills on March 26 and 27.

A multitude of sports betting bills have been introduced to the legislature, with three advancing in the Senate.

In his State of the State address, Governor Kevin Stitt pushed for cuts in the individual and corporate income tax rates. Now, it's up to the legislature.