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Bearhawk Aircraft gains production space at Fairview airport
A $1.86 million airport project added three hangars, including space for the aircraft kit manufacturer’s production and builder-assist programs.
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KIHOMAC plans $25 million Oklahoma City expansion
The project includes an approximately 130,000-square-foot facility to expand support for Tinker Air Force Base and the surrounding aerospace industry.
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U.S. household income rises as official poverty rate falls
Census reports show stronger inflation-adjusted income in 2025, though gains did not reach every part of the income distribution.
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Stardust Power advances electrical infrastructure for Muskogee lithium refinery
OG&E is securing equipment needed to deliver power to the proposed facility, which would produce up to 50,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually.
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House study examines expanded apprenticeships for aerospace and construction
CareerTech leaders proposed giving high school students more time for workplace training as employers seek additional workers.
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DRG opens Oklahoma City repair facility to fill gap in simulator support
The 25,000-square-foot facility expands the company’s ability to repair aging simulator components, store training equipment, and support relocations worldwide.
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Senate examines AI companions for minors, seeks industry input on safeguards
An interim study explored age verification, parental oversight, and platform accountability as lawmakers prepare to revisit artificial intelligence legislation.
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Crusoe opens second Tulsa factory to expand AI infrastructure production
The 400,000-square-foot facility expands the company’s manufacturing capacity as its workforce across two Tulsa sites exceeds 300.
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OG&E and Google power deal would fund data center connections and protect existing customers
The agreement awaits regulatory approval and includes long-term payment commitments and protections against shifting costs to other ratepayers.
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U.S. private employers added an average of 12,000 jobs a week through Aug. 22
ADP’s preliminary data showed a modest pickup in job growth, though the pace remained below early June levels.