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Ex-Tulsa Schools Athletic Director Pleads Guilty
TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Former Tulsa Public Schools' athletic director Stephanie Spring has pleaded guilty to federal embezzlement charges.
Spring admitted in federal court in Tulsa on Thursday that she took money from the rental of school facilities and deposited it into her personal bank account. She had been charged Jan. 31 with taking more than $5,000.
A plea agreement calls for Spring to pay about $90,000 in restitution. Formal sentencing is scheduled for June 13.
Spring issued a statement in which she apologized and said she "broke the law."
Spring resigned in January 2012 after coming under investigation. She remains free on bond.
School district spokesman Chris Payne released a statement saying the district is pleased with the guilty plea and that Spring admits she "violated the public trust."
Posted: Thursday, March 14 2013, 05:57 PM CDT
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Okla. House panel approves $40M for Indian museum
May 20, 2013 17:17 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A plan to divert $40 million in use taxes over three years to help complete construction of an American Indian Cultural Center and Museum along the banks of the Oklahoma River has cleared a House committee.
A House budget panel on Monday voted 13-10 for the measure, which would divert the tax revenue beginning in fiscal year 2015. Use taxes are those paid on Internet purchases and tangible personal property purchased out of state and brought into Oklahoma. The taxes are expected to generate about $244 million next year.
Museum supporters say they've secured $40 million in pledges from private donors and only need one final $40 million appropriation from the Legislature to complete the project.
A separate $40 million for a museum in Tulsa will be considered Monday afternoon.
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