State Question 814 and Its Impact On the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET)
Under the leadership of then Attorney General Drew Edmondson, Oklahoma made an historic decision in 2000 to constitutionally set aside and protect most of the settlement dollars in an independent endowment trust fund. The statewide ballot ensured that only the earnings on the investment could be spent from the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund, known as TSET. In addition, the initiative specified that the earnings could only be spent on projects focused on tobacco prevention, cancer research, and other health-related programs. To read more of how SQ 814 will impact TSET, please read more.
New OML President Helped Lead Economic Transformation in Ardmore
A former fire chief turned city manager, JD Spohn has led the city of Ardmore since 2009, and since then has helped lead the southern Oklahoma city through an era of economic development and reinvestment in its historic downtown. View Article
Oklahoma Arts Council Helps Cities and Towns Find Quality of Life Boost Through New Arts Districts
For seven years, dozens of Oklahoma towns and neighborhoods have taken advantage of the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Cultural District Development program, which has helped spark new life in historic downtowns and Main Streets across the state. View Article
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