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Boeing contributes $100,000 to Oklahoma tornado recovery, relief efforts
Boeing donated $100,000 from its charitable trust to help those affected by the deadly tornado that tore through Oklahoma in late April.
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Bill requiring OESC to create online jobs center goes to Gov. Stitt for final approval
A bill that requires the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) to create an online jobs center is headed to Gov. Kevin Stitt's desk.
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Bill that adds career pathways to high school graduation requirements heading to Gov. Stitt’s desk
A bill that aims to grow the state's future workforce by offering students more career pathways through expanded graduation requirements passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives once again and is now headed to Gov. Kevin Stitt for final approval.
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Labor data shows overwhelming percentage of Oklahoma workers earn above state’s minimum wage
A petition is being circulated in Oklahoma to get a ballot initiative to raise the state's minimum wage on the November election ballot, but Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that a large percentage of Oklahoma workers already earn above the current minimum wage.
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University of Oklahoma receives $4 million grant to improve U.S. Department of Defense supply chain
The University of Oklahoma received a nearly $4 million congressional appropriations grant to enhance the U.S. Department of Defense's supply chain capabilities.
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Gov. Stitt, legislative leaders begin 2024 Budget Summit
Gov. Kevin Stitt and leaders of the Oklahoma Legislature gathered Monday to review budget proposals for the 2024 legislative session.
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Oklahoma City Community College offering direct-to-industry cinema production training
Oklahoma City Community College is looking to help students become ready for careers in the film industry with direct-to-industry cinema production training this summer.
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State Chamber, U.S. SBA, Walmart helping Oklahoma residents, businesses impacted by deadly tornadoes
State Chamber of Oklahoma members, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Walmart are all contributing to help businesses and community members impacted by the deadly tornadoes that struck Oklahoma last week.
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Construction training program big hit in Tulsa area schools; program leader supports Graduation Act of 2024
An innovative program in Tulsa is helping public school students find career pathways through construction classes. The developer of the program says a bill that expands graduation requirements to include career readiness training will help students achieve future success.
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Oklahoma Senate has new Appropriations Committee chairman
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat appointed Sen. Chuck Hall chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.