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Senate advances bill to extend ‘bell to bell’ cellphone ban in schools
HB 1276 passed the Senate 41-5 and would continue requiring every public school district to enforce a daylong prohibition on student cellphones.
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Oklahoma workforce leaders move to pre‑align with federal WIOA overhaul
State agencies say structural changes now will position Oklahoma to capture flexibility and speed services when Congress updates the workforce law.
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Workforce Day brings 20+ partners to the Capitol
Public showcase connects employers, education and job seekers on training and talent.
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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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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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MetaFund Secures $70 Million NMTC Allocation
MetaFund will use the award to back job, healthcare, and education projects across underserved Oklahoma communities.
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Oklahoma Higher Education Updates Low-Producing Degree Programs to Match Workforce Needs
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have completed a sweeping review of low-producing degree programs across all public colleges and…
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State Leaders Launch “Oklahoma Competes” to Boost Economic Competitiveness
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Business, civic and legislative leaders gathered Monday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum as The State Chamber of…
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Engineering and Public Works Leaders Unite to Strengthen Oklahoma’s Workforce Pipeline
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Industry leaders from across Oklahoma gathered Wednesday in Oklahoma City for a Workforce Roundtable hosted by the Engineering and Public…
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Most Oklahoma College Graduates Stay and Work In-State, Strengthening Workforce and Economy
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Nearly 92% of Oklahomans who graduate from a state college or university remain and work in the state one year after…
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Workforce Issues in the Crosshairs for State Legislators
OKLAHOMA CITY — With workforce problems once again topping the list of concerns for Oklahoma business owners in 2025, members of the Oklahoma House…
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Legislators Hear ‘Hard Truths’ on Oklahoma’s Competitiveness
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — “It’s a wake-up call. It was kind of a slap in the face, to be honest with you,” said Rep.…