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Boeing contributes $100,000 to Oklahoma tornado recovery, relief efforts
Boeing donated $100,000 from its charitable trust to help those affected by the deadly tornado that tore through Oklahoma in late April.
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Opinion
Opinion: Expanding Oklahoma graduation requirements helps students become career-ready
High school graduation requirements in our state are closing career pathways instead of building them, but legislation currently waiting to be signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt will create more opportunities for all students and their futures.
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Labor data shows overwhelming percentage of Oklahoma workers earn above state’s minimum wage
A petition is being circulated in Oklahoma to get a ballot initiative to raise the state's minimum wage on the November election ballot, but Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that a large percentage of Oklahoma workers already earn above the current minimum wage.
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Gov. Stitt, legislative leaders begin 2024 Budget Summit
Gov. Kevin Stitt and leaders of the Oklahoma Legislature gathered Monday to review budget proposals for the 2024 legislative session.
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State Chamber, U.S. SBA, Walmart helping Oklahoma residents, businesses impacted by deadly tornadoes
State Chamber of Oklahoma members, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Walmart are all contributing to help businesses and community members impacted by the deadly tornadoes that struck Oklahoma last week.
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Gov. Stitt signs law requiring Oklahoma schools to teach cursive handwriting
Cursive handwriting will live on in Oklahoma thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt which mandates that it be taught in public and charter schools.
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Poll: Oklahomans want retail theft crackdown; legislature taking action
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering legislation that creates tougher laws on crimes that hurt businesses, and a new poll shows that Oklahomans want such laws passed.
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Bill that adds career pathways to high school graduation requirements passes Oklahoma Senate
A bill that seeks to grow the state's future workforce by offering students more career pathways through expanded graduation requirements succeeded in the Oklahoma Senate on Monday.
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Oklahoma’s tax sources see rise
Oklahoma's tax sources were up in March, except for the gross production tax.
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Oklahoma steel pipe manufacturer acquires California company
International Pipe, an Oklahoma City-based steel pipe supplier that has been in business for over 45 years, has acquired California-based Big Bear Pipe & Steel.