Category Archives: Business

President of OK Bank Indicted

By David Arnett

WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury in the Western District of Oklahoma returned an indictment December 3, charging the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the First National Bank of Lindsay for his role in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, making false entries in the books and records of a financial institution, obstructing the examination of a financial institution and failing to implement an anti-money laundering program.

According to the indictment, Danny Seibel, 54, of Lindsay, Oklahoma, served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the First National Bank of Lindsay from in or about February 2007 until his termination in September 2024.

First National Bank of Lindsay. Photo: KGOU
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OK Revenue: Year-Over-Year Growth

By David Arnett

The November 2025 State Tax Revenue Report released last week by State Treasurer Todd Russ shows a 4.1% increase in total revenue compared to November 2024, even as monthly results were uneven. Over the past 12 months, Oklahoma collected $17.08 billion, up 1.3% from the prior period, underscoring continued revenue resilience heading into 2026.

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Farmer Bridge Payments: $12 Billion

By David Arnett

President Donald J. Trump at a Cabinet meeting Monday announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs that are still impacting farmers following four years of disastrous Biden Administration policies that resulted in record high input prices and zero new trade deals.

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Trump Ended the ESG Wars, Now…

By Jontie Aldrich

It’s Time the OK Treasurer Stopped Wasting Taxpayer Funds!

Opinion: When Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ unveiled a state “boycott list” targeting financial firms said to be hostile to oil and gas, he promised to defend the state’s energy producers. Instead, his mismanagement has left Oklahoma taxpayers footing the bill, state agencies tangled in legal battles, and even fellow Republicans scrambling to clean up the mess. What was meant to be a stand against Washington overreach has now become a costly cautionary tale about regulators overstepping their bounds.

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Down Payment Help for First Home

By Staff Report

The Tulsa County Home Finance Authority (TCHFA) has launched the 2025 First Home Homebuyer Assistance Program aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers. With a commitment of $25 million of mortgage revenue bonds, the First Home program is offering a below-market fixed-rate mortgage that also comes with substantial down payment assistance.

“This program gives Tulsa County families a real opportunity to plant roots and build stability during a time when housing costs have put homeownership out of reach for many,” said Tulsa County Commissioner Chair Lonnie Sims. “We are committed to supporting solutions that strengthen our communities and help residents achieve long-term financial security.”

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