- Texas
After years of official skepticism, publicly funded studies in Texas and Oklahoma cite oil and gas industry activity as the probable cause of earthquakes in the two states.
April 22 - Oklahoma
Tax revenue from oil and gas production in Oklahoma has fallen to a 12-year low, according to the latest report from state Treasurer Ken Miller.
April 9 -
The Internal Revenue Service has determined that multifamily housing revenue bonds issued by the Tulsa County Industrial Authority in 2003 are taxable, but it is unclear to what extent bondholders will be affected by the Service's conclusion.
April 1 -
Craig General Hospital in northeastern Oklahoma continues to operate after filing for bankruptcy protection.
March 30 -
Integris Health Group received more than $1 billion of orders for $200 million of refunding bonds issued through the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, producing savings of 5.8%.
March 19 - Oklahoma
With the reactivation of ancient fault lines by seismic activity over the past five years, Oklahoma now faces the risk of a major earthquake in areas of the state where oil and gas is produced by hydraulic fracturing of tight shale formations, according to a new report by geological researchers.
March 18 - Texas
Tax revenue in the top oil producing states has fallen sharply, dropping by 40% in Texas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
March 13 - Oklahoma
Tulsa Public Schools won 80% approval for its record $415 million bond proposal that will help the inner-city district compete with its suburban rivals.
March 4 - Oklahoma
The doubling of Oklahoma's revenue shortfall to $600 billion is the latest data point in a credit-negative trend, according to Moody's Investors Service.
February 26 -
In a review of key public finance sectors affected by falling oil prices, Moody's Investors Service analysts see an upside for transportation and those supported by consumer spending.
February 24