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Gov. Stitt signs bill to create Oklahoma business courts
Gov. Kevin Stitt has set the stage for the creation of Oklahoma business courts in 2026, a goal he set out to accomplish last year.
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Oklahoma tribes added $23.4 billion to state economy in 2023
Leaders of Oklahoma's First American tribal nations gathered to celebrate the results of an economic impact study which found that the tribes contributed $23.4 billion to Oklahoma's economy in 2023.
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Chickasha gets historic industrial park, power generation initiative
A multibillion dollar industrial park and power generation initiative will be the largest private investment in Chickasha history.
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Oklahoma’s cosmetology, barbering board kept alive
Oklahoma's legislative leaders extended Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering's operations in response to Gov. Kevin Stitt's vetoing of a bill.
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New large event, gathering safety standards set for Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Public Safety officials are rolling out new safety standards for large events and gatherings in…
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Guidelines for carbon capture, storage to become Oklahoma law
Guidelines for carbon capture and storage in Oklahoma will become state law later this year.
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Stitt appoints retired admiral to lead Oklahoma Mental Health Dept.
Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic to serve as interim Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) commissioner following the State Legislature's removal of previous Stitt appointee Allie Friesen from the position.
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Childcare bill now Oklahoma law after legislature overrides Stitt veto
The Oklahoma Legislature overrode Gov. Kevin Stitt's veto of a bill that seeks to alleviate the state's childcare crisis by giving an incentive to early childhood educators.
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ODMHSAS head fired, Pro Tem Paxton criticizes Gov. Stitt for ‘smear’
The Oklahoma Legislature removed Allie Friesen from her position as commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), a move that prompted heated words from Gov. Kevin Stitt, followed by criticism of Stitt's response.
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Legal reforms now Oklahoma law, Gov. Stitt says good for business
Caps on lawsuit payouts, greater transparency on who backs those lawsuits and protection against undue workers’ compensation claim liability — all prominent aspects of Gov. Kevin Stitt's budget plan — are now state law.