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Bill to get retired Oklahoma teachers back on job quicker clears House committee
A bill to eliminate the three-year period teachers must wait before returning to teaching made progress in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
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‘Critical’ civil engineer shortage in Oklahoma, legislature taking action
Oklahoma has a growing shortage of civil engineers, a concern that the State Legislature is working to address by incentivizing Oklahomans to enter the civil engineering field.
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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt appoints economist Marc Nuttle to lead DOGE-OK
Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Oklahoma-based attorney and economist Marc Nuttle to head up his DOGE-OK initiative.
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Bill seeks to help Oklahoma inmates obtain driver’s licenses before release
A bill that gives Oklahoma inmates the opportunity to obtain a driver's license before their release from prison will help grow Oklahoma's workforce, according to Rep. Brian Hill.
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt talks nixing price markups, virtual days, criticizes Ryan Walters
Gov. Kevin Stitt touted two bills this week, one to eliminate markups on certain goods, and the other to eliminate virtual school days. He also emphasized the need for workforce education and criticized Superintendent Ryan Walters' plan to check school children's immigration status.
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Bill to ban cell phone use in Oklahoma schools passes House of Reps committee
The effort to stop students from using cell phones in Oklahoma schools gained momentum in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday.
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Workforce, tort reform, taxes top State Chamber of Oklahoma’s agenda
The State Chamber of Oklahoma is championing workforce, education, childcare, tort reform and tax reform bills this legislative session in its ongoing mission to make Oklahoma one of the top business states in the nation.
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Study says excessive tort costs harmful to Oklahoma’s economy
A study from one of the nation's top economic and financial analysis firms found that excessive tort costs are harmful to Oklahoma's economy and detrimental to a business' ability to grow.
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Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum resigns
Dr. Kayse Shrum resigned from her position as Oklahoma State University president.
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Oklahomans get paper check tax refund option
The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office is giving Oklahomans a new option for how they receive their state tax refund.