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Tinker B1 R&D contract sends $100M across state line
A $100 million B‑1 research contract awarded out of Tinker went to Wichita State. SB 1670 supporters say Oklahoma’s universities need new rules to win more deals like it.
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IEC sets 2026 review list for state incentives
Commission’s evaluation plan includes multiple tax credits, exemptions and funds, including two new programs added to the cycle.
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U.S. inflation accelerates to 3.3% in March
Energy climbed 10.9% in March, while core CPI increased 0.2% and shelter rose 0.3%.
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House passes FY27 budget with record education funding
Spending plan includes $232 million boost for common education, increased mental health and health care funding, and advances to consent decree obligations.
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Groups sound off after judge rejects Illinois River poultry settlements
Tyson Foods calls the ruling a “setback,” while Farm Bureau and lawmakers warn of renewed uncertainty for growers in the Illinois River Watershed.
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Oklahoma’s AI moment: adoption rises as lawmakers write early guardrails
Lawmakers are moving to set AI rules for schools, minors and state government as adoption accelerates. New polling highlights strong support for human oversight and key safeguards.
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Walmart, Sam’s Club launch Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign in Oklahoma
The April 6–May 3 campaign directs donations to local Feeding America partner food banks, including the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
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Senate passes general appropriations bill for FY 2027
Measure sets agency funding and key transfers, including $43.75M for Strong Readers and $200M for the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund.
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March jobs report: Hiring rebounds, unemployment steady at 4.3%
BLS reports 178,000 new jobs, steady unemployment, and continued declines in federal employment.
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SB 1530 clears House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Measure adjusts Oklahoma’s R&D rebate program and adds a higher‑ed partnership bump.