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Senate passes SB 1338 to make state literacy team permanent
Senate OKs SB 1338, making the state literacy team permanent.
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Kane backs update to Oklahoma’s incentive‑review process
HB 3942 and SB 1990 strengthen transparency and require deeper analysis of economic incentives, which Rep. John Kane says will keep state policy aligned with shifting industries and strategic goals.
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Stitt orders comprehensive review of public school spending
Executive order directs the Secretary of Education and OEQA to deliver a statewide “Public Schools Revenue Report” by Aug. 31—detailing classroom vs. administrative costs, per‑pupil outlays, and spending per instructional day.
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White House unveils national AI framework, asks Congress for single federal standard
White House urges Congress to adopt a single federal AI standard covering child safety, free speech, IP, innovation and workforce—plus ratepayer protections tied to data‑center power costs.
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U.S. Chamber frames community‑first case for data centers
Chamber article says community‑first data centers can grow local tax bases, create skilled jobs, and protect ratepayers through transparent planning and resource stewardship.
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Governor Stitt appoints Dustin Hilliary to OU Board of Regents
Hilliary, co‑CEO of Hilliary Communications and a current State Regents member, will join OU’s governing board pending Senate confirmation.
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MyDefence picks Oklahoma City for counter‑drone R&D and production
North American president Bill Ostrowski says proximity to Fort Sill and Tinker AFB, access to OU/OSU talent, and a pro‑business climate tipped the decision.
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Committee Spotlight: Robbie Squires on connecting Oklahoma’s growth to pro‑business policy
The State Chamber has policy committees for key areas of Oklahoma’s business climate, and the Economic Development Committee focuses on policies that attract investment,…
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House backs Miller plan to bolster ROADS Fund, require project notifications
HB 4280 raises Oklahoma’s transportation funding cap and adds new reporting rules for delayed or removed highway projects.
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Mulready approves CompSource Mutual reorganization under 2024 law
The move marks Oklahoma’s first conversion to a mutual holding company structure, a shift state regulators say preserves policyholder protections while positioning the workers’ comp insurer for long‑term growth.