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Manna launches U.S. drone delivery expansion in Tulsa
The Ireland-based autonomous drone delivery company expects to create more than 1,000 jobs in Tulsa over the next three years.
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Jonathan Curtright named president and CEO of OU Health
Curtright succeeds founding CEO Richard Lofgren after serving nearly four years as chief operating officer of Oklahoma’s academic health system.
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Chris Anoatubby sworn in as Chickasaw Nation governor
Anoatubby succeeds his father, Bill Anoatubby, following nearly 30 years of service to the Chickasaw Nation.
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Oklahoma weighs grid growth, ratepayer protections as large-load demand rises
The State Chamber said a well-designed approach can help Oklahoma compete for major investments without shifting disproportionate costs to existing utility customers.
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Boeing lands $2 billion Space Force contract for military communications satellites
The Mobile User Objective System service-life extension contract covers two satellites designed to support secure voice and data communications for military users worldwide.
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OG&E proposes large-load tariff aimed at protecting existing customers
The proposed tariff would require large-load users, including data centers, to pay connection costs and other charges tied to increased energy demand.
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Farm Bureau: Data center growth brings opportunity, resource pressures for agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation says rural communities can benefit from data center investment, but land use, water, energy, and local planning will be critical.
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Oklahoma City manufacturer Kimray transitions to employee ownership
The company, founded in 1948, said the ESOP structure will allow employees to share in Kimray’s long-term success while preserving its independence and culture.
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Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice-Chairman Linda Capps retires after 36 years of service
Capps’ tenure included major growth for the Nation, expanded services, and decades of leadership in education, workforce, banking, and community development.
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Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby announces retirement
Anoatubby will resign June 26 after nearly four decades as governor, with Lt. Gov. Chris Anoatubby set to assume the role.
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Stuart Family Foundation gives $2M to support Stephenson Cancer Center expansion in Tulsa
The gift will support OU Health’s expansion of comprehensive cancer care in northeastern Oklahoma.
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OG&E announces contract to power Google data centers in Oklahoma
The utility says the agreement includes customer protections requiring Google to cover grid-connection costs and its share of needed power generation.