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Five Oklahoma employers land on Forbes’ 2026 “Best Large Employers” list
Choctaw Nation, Bank of Oklahoma, OU, Cherokee Nation and Williams are on this year’s list, which is built from 217,000+ employee surveys and multi‑year data.
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American Prime raises seed round to scale satellite‑to‑field ag intelligence
Funding led by Generation Food Rural Partners with participation from OCAST; CEO says platform connects “intelligence from space” directly to action on the farm.
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Bechtel tapped to engineer Inola aluminum project
EGA–Century joint venture selects Bechtel for preparatory work; project would be first new U.S. primary smelter since 1980 and aims to start construction by end of 2026.
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Literacy bill heads to committee: SB 1338 would make state reading team permanent
Senate Education to hear measure Tuesday at 10 a.m., Room 535.
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Love’s outlines $700M plan to grow and reinvest in 2026
20 new locations, 35 remodels; more truck parking, RV amenities, EV build‑out, and an upgraded loyalty program.
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Bluepeak Brings Fiber Internet to Pryor Creek
Provider says new build will deliver symmetrical speeds, no contracts or data caps.
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Site Selection Puts Oklahoma in National Top 10 for Workforce Development
North Carolina takes No. 1; Oklahoma also leads the nation in SkillsUSA golds.
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Expand Energy to Relocate HQ to Houston; OKC Remains Operations Hub
Board names Michael Wichterich interim CEO; earnings set for Feb. 17.
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From Projects to Platforms: Rep. Nick Archer’s Case for Long-Term Research Competitiveness
As Oklahoma lawmakers weigh how to compete for long-term federal research investment, Rep. Nick Archer’s HB 3176 proposes a new framework focused less on individual projects and more on building the systems that allow innovation, talent, and private investment to grow over time.
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Brookings Study: Use the Data Center Boom to Build Durable Local Gains
New analysis lands as Oklahoma lawmakers float moratoriums, ratepayer protections, and new rules for hyperscale projects.