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State Chamber joins national push to speed up permitting for manufacturers
The NAM-led coalition says permitting delays cost manufacturers at least $8 billion annually and is urging Congress to advance bipartisan reforms.
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House study explores stronger connections between employers and workforce programs
Tulsa programs and an Indiana model illustrate how workforce intermediaries can simplify hiring partnerships, expand internships, and connect education with employer needs.
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INTEGRIS Health plans to join Risant Health, retain Oklahoma leadership and headquarters
The proposed transaction would connect Oklahoma’s largest nonprofit health system with additional technology, investment, and care resources. Regulatory approval remains pending.
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Business leaders urge Oklahoma to invest in talent, innovation and quality of life
Chad Warmington called for stronger workforce and innovation outcomes as Williams outlined hiring challenges and a proposed downtown Tulsa investment.
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Oklahoma lawmakers launch bipartisan Reading Caucus
The caucus will focus on implementing the Strong Readers Act, tracking student outcomes, and sustaining improvements in reading instruction.
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National report offers blueprint for three-year bachelor’s degrees
The report arrives as Oklahoma moves ahead with four bachelor’s programs requiring 90 to 103 credit hours.
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Oklahoma urged to turn drone testing strengths into manufacturing jobs
Ready industrial sites, infrastructure investments, and stronger coordination could help Oklahoma capture a growing market for drones and their components, aerospace leaders told lawmakers.
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House study considers alerts to protect motorists from wrong-way drivers
An Oklahoma House study explored a pilot program that could use phone alerts and highway message boards to warn motorists about wrong-way drivers.
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Tech leaders call for Oklahoma to invest in research and retain talent
A new Oklahoma Technology Alliance report highlights the need to turn university discoveries into businesses and prepare workers for an economy shaped by AI.
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Workforce analysis points to different fixes for nursing, engineering, and accounting shortages
A new analysis examines how expanding nursing programs, retaining engineers, and improving CPA licensure pathways could help Oklahoma employers fill critical jobs.