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Gov. Stitt receives bill to restrict virtual school days in Oklahoma
A bill that restricts virtual education in Oklahoma schools has made its way to Gov. Kevin Stitt's desk for final approval.
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Bill incentivizing Oklahoma business growth wins support
A bill that incentivizes Oklahoma businesses to invest in research and development to grow their business is making strides in the Oklahoma legislature.
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Bill limiting virtual learning closer to becoming Oklahoma law
The Oklahoma State Senate's effort to limit virtual education in schools is succeeding in the state legislature.
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LEAD visits with prominent Oklahoma companies
The Legislative Evaluation and Development (LEAD) Committee spoke with three prominent Oklahoma companies about their growth in Oklahoma.
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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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‘Oklahoma Forward’ plan to boost economy, protect families unveiled
Oklahoma Forward, a plan to revitalize Oklahoma's economy, enhance education, grow the workforce and protect Oklahoma families, was unveiled in the Oklahoma State Senate on Tuesday.
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Strategic plan to grow Oklahoma’s economy evaluated at State Capitol
A top legislative committee came together Tuesday to evaluate the progress of a strategic plan that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is developing to revitalize Oklahoma's economy.
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Oklahoma Senate Republicans seek to limit ‘disastrous’ virtual learning
Virtual learning is harmful to Oklahoma children, says new State Senate leader Lonnie Paxton. Sen. Kristen Thompson filed a bill to limit the number of virtual days.
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Legislator touts new committee made to attract top companies to Oklahoma
State Sen. Kristen Thompson recently took time to reassure Oklahomans that a newly created legislative committee will work hard to attract top companies to Oklahoma.
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Gov. Stitt appoints leader to new office charged with revitalizing Oklahoma economic development
Oklahoma's deputy secretary of state will lead a new office that was recently created to revitalize economic development in the state through focused business recruitment and retention efforts.