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Voters pass Oklahoma City hotel tax increase
Oklahoma City's portion of the hotel tax will see a nearly four percent increase thanks to a citywide vote in favor of the increase.
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OSU Polytech equipping students with skills needed in Oklahoma industries
A new school year has begun and OSU Polytech is once again offering students pathways to careers in Oklahoma industries through an expanded STEM education program that incorporates emerging AI technology into its curriculum.
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Record-high investment in Oklahoma aerospace education for FY 2025
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is making an enormous investment in aerospace and aviation education programs for Fiscal Year 2025.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce gets victory in FTC Noncompete Agreements Ban lawsuit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce claimed a significant legal victory on employment noncompete agreements.
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SQ 832 Oklahoma minimum wage ballot initiative not likely for November general election
State Question 832, the ballot initiative to raise Oklahoma's minimum wage, is not expected to be up for vote in the November general election.
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Oklahoma middle schoolers shine in National Civics Bee
Five of the state's brightest middle school students competed in Oklahoma's 2024 National Civics Bee competition, with one student winning $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national championship.
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Tulsa International Airport breaks ground on James M. Inhofe Air Traffic Control Tower Complex
Ground was broken at Tulsa International Airport on a new air traffic control tower complex that will honor the late James Inhofe, a U.S. senator who championed aviation in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma’s FY 2024 revenue exceeds expectations, but behind last year’s record high
Oklahoma's fiscal year 2024 revenue exceeded expectations, but came in below last fiscal year's record high.
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National Civics Bee-sponsored competition this week in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma's best and brightest students will gather in Oklahoma City on Wednesday to compete in Oklahoma's finals for the 2024 National Civics Bee.
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LOFT to investigate Oklahoma Dept. of Education after criticism of State Superintendent Ryan Walters
The Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) will investigate the Oklahoma State Department of Education's spending following mounting concern over State Superintendent Ryan Walters' conduct.