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Pontotoc County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Pontotoc County, providing an average of $3,245 per capita to residents.

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 28, 2025

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Congressman mourns the passing of Wes Watkins, an Oklahoma political figure

Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma expressed his condolences following the death of Wes Watkins.

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 27, 2025

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Cole announces $10 billion economic assistance for U.S. farmers

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 27, 2025

Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma's Fourth District has announced the allocation of substantial economic assistance for farmers.

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Carter County: Medicaid made up 4.7% of total income in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Carter County, providing an average of $2,388 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Garvin County ranks 26th among Oklahoma counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,609

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Garvin County received an average of $14,609 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Oklahoma.

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Love County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.3% in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Love County, providing an average of $1,436 per capita to residents.

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Johnston County: Income Maintenance made up 4.2% of total income in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Johnston County, providing an average of $1,916 per capita to residents.

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Marshall County residents received $14,690 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 24th in Oklahoma

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Marshall County received an average of $14,690 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Oklahoma.

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Tom Cole comments on Senate's approval of government funding resolution

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 17, 2025

Today, Congressman Tom Cole from Oklahoma's 4th District issued a statement following the U.S. Senate's approval of a full-year Continuing Resolution designed to maintain government operations.

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Murray County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Murray County, providing an average of $1,296 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Tom Cole mourns loss of colleague Rep. Raul Grijalva

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 14, 2025

Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma expressed his condolences following the passing of Representative Raul Grijalva from Arizona.

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Marshall County: Residents received $24.34 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Marshall County, providing an average of $1,533 per capita to residents.

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Cole urges Senate action after House passes appropriations act

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 11, 2025

Today, Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma's 4th District announced the successful passage of his legislation, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025.

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Johnston County ranks 12th highest in Oklahoma for per capita government transfer income at $15,674 in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Johnston County received an average of $15,674 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in Oklahoma.

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Cole announces continued operation of key federal offices in Oklahoma

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 10, 2025

Today, Congressman Tom Cole announced that the leases for three important facilities in Oklahoma will not be terminated.

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Congressman Tom Cole announces staff changes and promotions

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 10, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma's Fourth District has announced several changes to his Washington, D.C. office staff.

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Garvin County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.5% in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Garvin County, providing an average of $1,743 per capita to residents.

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Pontotoc County: Income Maintenance made up 3% of total income in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Pontotoc County, providing an average of $1,584 per capita to residents.

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Tom Cole responds to Trump's joint congressional address

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 5, 2025

Congressman Tom Cole from Oklahoma's 4th District shared his thoughts following President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

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Tom Cole addresses Ada's severe weather aftermath

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 4, 2025

Today, Congressman Tom Cole addressed the impact of severe weather in Ada, Oklahoma.