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House panel advances HB 4420 to tighten Strong Readers Act
Subcommittee backs earlier screening, science of reading interventions and firmer third grade proficiency standard.
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Cortado Ventures launches $10M angel fund to back Oklahoma founders
New vehicle targets Oklahoma‑based startups and invites oil‑and‑gas talent to stay and build amid HQ shifts to Houston.
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Reading, first: Oklahoma targets K-3 with new bills
A new slate of bills strengthen K‑3 reading instruction and interventions—aiming to build a stronger talent pipeline as parents prioritize early proficiency and accountability.
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When Headquarters Leave, the Response Can’t Be Panic — It Has to Be a Plan
We should also be honest: losing headquarters hurts.
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Committee spotlight: Amy Kjose on calibrating Oklahoma’s liability climate
The State Chamber’s Legal and Labor Reform Committee chair says predictable rules and fair process help businesses grow while keeping bad actors in check.
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MidFirst Bank adds 250,000‑square‑foot building to expand Oklahoma City headquarters
Purchase of former Chesapeake/Expand Energy campus building signals long‑term growth and a deeper local footprint.
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Carvana hosts Oklahoma City hiring event Saturday
On‑site interviews and select sign‑on bonuses offered for vehicle inspection and reconditioning roles.
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Construction adds 33,000 jobs as labor market steadies
Health care, social assistance, and construction added jobs while federal government and financial activities declined; BLS also issued sizable annual benchmark revisions
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Stitt awards Governor’s Medal of Valor to Commissioner Tim Tipton
The ceremony honored Tipton’s decades of service and included the governor’s support for naming a future Tipton Training Center.
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Stitt appoints Kristin Jarman associate district judge for Murray County
Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Kristin Jarman as Associate District Judge for Murray County February 6.