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Senate confirms Hilliary to OU Board of Regents
Dustin Hilliary was confirmed Tuesday after lawmakers previously used his nomination hearing to discuss higher education, research and Oklahoma’s tech-transfer strategy.
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Seifried honored with Rogers State Distinguished Hillcat Award
The Claremore native, RSU alumna and state senator was recognized during the university’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner.
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Economist warns SQ 832 could hurt entry-level workers
Byron Schlomach argues SQ 832 could reduce early work opportunities for young and lower-skilled workers while creating long-term workforce consequences.
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Stitt appoints Schnaithman to State Board of Agriculture
Garber farmer and rancher Tyler Schnaithman, a fifth-generation producer, will represent District 1 on the State Board of Agriculture pending Senate confirmation.
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Lowe, Pugh recognize Oklahoma Teacher of the Year finalists at Capitol ceremony
Ten finalists were honored during a State Capitol event, with each educator receiving a check from the Masonic Charity Foundation; the 2026 Teacher of the Year will be named in June.
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“Are we for education or against it?” Pugh presses Senate on HB 3372
The bill creates new charter-school facilities financing tools, including a revolving loan fund and a bond credit enhancement program with a State Aid intercept mechanism.
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Treasury: IRS to revamp Form 990 to expand nonprofit funding disclosure
Planned revisions would require clearer reporting by 501(c)(3) organizations on government grants, government contracts and fiscal sponsorship arrangements, with proposed rules to be published for public comment.
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Stitt backs “Taxpayer Endowment” fund aimed at long-term income tax phaseout
House Bill 4072 creates the Oklahoma Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund, seeded with $200 million in state savings and designed to generate investment earnings that could eventually support eliminating the state income tax.
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Stitt vetoes SB 2074, citing drug reimbursement costs
The governor said the measure would rewrite Oklahoma’s prescription drug reimbursement formula and function as a “hidden tax” through higher premiums and health care costs.
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Stitt signs “Credential of Value” bill, creating statewide outcomes framework
House Bill 2398 authorizes the State Regents for Higher Education and CareerTech to designate qualifying degrees and certificates as “credentials of value,” backed by annual reporting on completion, employment outcomes, earnings and program costs.