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ODMHSAS head fired, Pro Tem Paxton criticizes Gov. Stitt for ‘smear’

The Oklahoma Legislature removed Allie Friesen from her position as commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), a move that prompted heated words from Gov. Kevin Stitt, followed by criticism of Stitt's response.

Jun 2, 20259 min read
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Reindustrialize Oklahoma bill to attract business, jobs goes to Stitt

The Oklahoma Legislature is backing what is being touted as historic legislation that sets out to bring transformative capital investment and high-wage manufacturing jobs to the state and supports the development of a massive $4 billion primary aluminum production plant in the Tulsa Port of Inola.

May 27, 20255 min read
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Bills supporting Oklahoma Workforce Commission go to Gov. Stitt

Two bills that provide the Oklahoma Workforce Commission the guidance and funding it needs to coordinate and grow workforce revitalization efforts across the state are now on Gov. Kevin Stitt's desk, ready to be signed into law.

May 21, 20257 min read