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Oklahoma is the Most Productive State
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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In the wake of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) scrutinizing public sector efficiency, the team at Dofollow, a digital strategies organization, has put the same microscope on corporate America. By analyzing the current Fortune 500,...
How would banning food dyes affect rural Oklahomans with limited options?
The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order aiming to reduce or eliminate artificial food dyes from government-funded food assistance programs. Experts argue that restricting food choices for low-income residents, especially in rural areas...
'67 Bombs to Enid' tells story of Marshallese community in Oklahoma
Tulsa World - Oklahoma
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Filmmaker Ty McMahan grew up in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Until he began working on a documentary that recently premiered, he had no idea about this piece of Oklahoma history: Between 1946 and 1958, the United States detonated 67 atomic bombs across the...
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs files brief in gender-identity case
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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OCPA is perhaps best known for its policy work, journalism, public forums, and leadership training. But it’s important to point out that our work also includes legal research and courtroom advocacy. For example, you may recall that parental-rights...
Oklahoma City Thunder win championship in devastating Game 7 for Pacers
Technique
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July 9, 2025
There were two important occurrences in the NBA world on Sunday, June 22. First, around midday, 15-time all-star forward Kevin Durant was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets — the reigning No. 2 seed in the West. Then, at around 11...
Could US ban on farmland sales to China fix Oklahoma’s illegal pot problem?
Straight Arrow News
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July 10, 2025
The U.S. government’s announcement this week to ban the purchase of farmland by Chinese buyers will prove “helpful” to law enforcement officials in Oklahoma. In that state, 73% of land is used for farming — and an increasing share has been bought...
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Signs Energy MOU with Ambassador of Denmark
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City -- Governor Kevin Stitt joined Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Oklahoma and the Nation of Denmark. According to information provided...
Oklahoma City University Physical Therapy program receives Noble Foundation grant
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma City University Doctor of Physical Therapy program is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, school officials announced on Monday (December 16). The grant funds will support a variety of initiatives...
Every Dirty Gift Trump’s Big Bill Gives the Fossil Fuel Industry
Rolling Stone
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July 10, 2025
Last week, President Donald Trump signed what is likely the most regressive U.S. tax-and-spending bill in U.S. history, giving the top one percent of families more than $1 trillion in tax cuts while slashing Medicaid health coverage and food...
Oklahoma City students win national STEM award for water pollution solution
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 9, 2025
SOLUTION FOR WATER POLLUTION. FEEL LIKE YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE WITH WATER POLLUTION? YES, THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY WAS NAMED A FINALIST IN THE CAL RIPKEN SENIOR FOUNDATION STEM STUDENT CHALLENGE BACK IN MAY. IT LEADS TO THE...
Oklahoma lawmaker wants to further sports betting conversation with interim study
KOKH - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Sports betting is something the Oklahoma legislature has not been able to get across the finish line for the past couple of years. However, one lawmaker is looking to keep the conversation going before next session....
Techie lost her job to AI but had a backup career plan. Why she left software engineering forever?
The Economic Times
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July 10, 2025
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the job market, workers across various industries are grappling with its impact. In the tech sector especially, automation and machine learning are changing how work gets done—and in many cases, who...
Oklahoma State's Gundy dismisses talk of pressure, admits importance of 2025
CBS Sports - Florida
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FRISCO, Texas -- Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy doesn't feel pressure. That's a young man's game. "I felt pressure probably like Years 2, 3 or 4 because I was a young coach without a second contract," Gundy told CBS Sports. "I can't remember who...
Oklahoma Activists Clear Hurdle To Put Marijuana Legalization Initiative On 2026 Ballot After Avoiding Legal Challenges
Marijuana Moment
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July 9, 2025
Oklahoma marijuana activists have cleared a key procedural hurdle, announcing on Tuesday that their legalization ballot initiative was not legally challenged during a designated window. Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) said that...
Oklahoma Business Briefs: Growth surge for women’s healthcare, cellular investment, venture capital
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Reported from Oklahoma City -- As capitol city of one of America's highest-ranked states for in-migration, the metropolitan area continues its emergence as a key location for start-ups, headquarters transfers and other signs of economic activity....
Oklahoma’s renewable energy development expected to slow under megabill policies
KGOU - Oklahoma
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July 9, 2025
More than 40% of Oklahoma’s energy generation comes from wind turbines, and solar companies are showing increased interest in building projects in the state. But advocates say Oklahoma’s leadership position in renewable energy investments may fade...
Oklahoma State University celebrates $6.75M gift to Department of Philosophy
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Stillwater, Oklahoma -- Dennis Heinzig yearned for more. Growing up in Prague, Oklahoma, his environment pressured him to think a certain way and adopt prescribed beliefs. According to a narrative provided by Oklahoma State University (OSU),...
Oklahoma leaders hail session successes
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Despite some last-day drama, Governor Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders declared the 2025 legislative session one of the most successful in their tenures. “I think we’ve had one of the best, most conservative sessions ever,” Stitt said at a May...
Production Begins At Expansion Of EGA Spectro Alloys Recycling Plant In US
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,July 2025: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest 'premium aluminium' producer in the world, today announced the start of production at the expansion of the EGA Spectro Alloys aluminium...
Oklahoma workforce significantly benefits from higher education, study finds
OUDaily - Oklahoma
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July 9, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Every dollar the Oklahoma Legislature invests in the state’s public higher education system produces over $17 in economic output, a new study found. Oklahoma public higher education supported over 111,000 jobs either directly or...