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Sam Wargin Grimaldo sworn in as House District 92 representative
The Oklahoma City attorney, former teacher, and newly elected Democrat will represent south Oklahoma City in the Oklahoma House.
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Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola plans $140 million expansion
The project will add a seven-story hotel tower, resort-style pool, spa, and upgrades across the LeFlore County property.
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Four new regents sworn in to Regional University System of Oklahoma board
Haley Hope Frix, Michael McElroy, Carl McKenzie, and Dr. Michael Peck took the oath of office during the board’s May and June meetings.
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OMRF study to examine arthritis progression in 25,000 veterans
The four-year grant will support research into why arthritis progresses differently among veterans and whether blood-based immune patterns can help predict disease severity.
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Regents’ performance funding plan aims to align higher education with workforce needs
The new formula will tie a growing share of institutional base funding to enrollment, retention, completion, opportunity, and workforce outcomes.
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OG&E proposes large-load tariff aimed at protecting existing customers
The proposed tariff would require large-load users, including data centers, to pay connection costs and other charges tied to increased energy demand.
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Guernsey names Laura Fawcett director of cybersecurity assessments
Fawcett will oversee Guernsey’s independent cybersecurity assessment services, including CMMC assessments for defense industrial base organizations and other regulated sectors.
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Hamm Institute awards $225,000 in Google-supported energy research grants
The Oklahoma State University grants will support nine early-stage research projects focused on energy security, grid resilience, critical minerals, data centers, and related infrastructure.
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Farm Bureau: Data center growth brings opportunity, resource pressures for agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation says rural communities can benefit from data center investment, but land use, water, energy, and local planning will be critical.
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Oklahoma City manufacturer Kimray transitions to employee ownership
The company, founded in 1948, said the ESOP structure will allow employees to share in Kimray’s long-term success while preserving its independence and culture.