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Evans: Trade shifts could trim near-term growth, create long-run openings for Oklahoma
UCO economist Russell Evans says tariffs could slow Oklahoma’s economy in the short run, even as shifting supply chains open longer-term opportunities.
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CareerTech Opens New Skills Center at Vinita Corrections Facility
The new facility expands workforce training inside the Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center, focusing on reentry and job readiness.
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Agee: Slow growth, softer energy patch shape Oklahoma’s 2026 outlook
Economist Steven Agee says Oklahoma’s diversified economy should keep growth positive, but oilfield activity, stubborn inflation pressures, and interest-rate uncertainty will shape the year.
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Dina Powell McCormick Joins Meta as President and Vice Chairman
The former Meta board member will join the company’s management team as it scales AI and infrastructure investments.
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Alphabet Briefly Tops $4 Trillion as AI Strategy Lifts Investor Sentiment
Reuters reports renewed confidence in Alphabet’s AI approach, driven by Gemini partnerships and continued growth in Google Cloud.
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Meta Expands Nuclear Energy Commitments to Power AI Infrastructure
Meta’s nuclear energy investments highlight how power availability and permitting flexibility are becoming central to economic competitiveness.
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Arvest Pilots Bilingual Branch Model, Expanding Access in Lawton
Arvest is piloting a bilingual branch model in Lawton and other markets, embedding Spanish-language capacity into day-to-day banking operations.
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Kern Elected Secretary of State Ag and Rural Leaders Board
Duncan lawmaker chosen at the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit in Louisiana to help guide state agricultural and rural policy leaders.
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FAA Designates Choctaw Nation UAS Test Site, Expanding Drone Research Network
New FAA test sites in Oklahoma and Indiana are the first additions in nearly a decade, with research focused on BVLOS and advanced operations.
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National Civics Bee Opens for Oklahoma Middle School Applicants
Entries due Feb. 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. Eligible to 6th–8th graders statewide.