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The cardinal and the credential
Rep. Brian Hill’s workforce bill aims to connect education and earnings with a transparent, statewide list built on data, demand and real-world outcomes.
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House passes HB 1161 to add cost studies for health mandates
Bill would let legislative leaders request actuarial-style impact reports before votes on new coverage requirements.
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Burger Barn: Smalls Sliders coming to North OKC
Smalls Sliders is sliding into North Oklahoma City.
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Hurra: IKEA coming to Tulsa
Swedish retailer picks Tulsa for its first Oklahoma store as part of a 2026 U.S. expansion.
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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.