News Briefs

New state teacher recruitment program a big success

June 1, 2023

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Superintendent Ryan Walters is pleased to announce that just after one month of being in the marketplace, Oklahoma’s “Teacher Signing Bonus” program has officially become the largest teacher recruitment program in state history, and one of the best in the country. Since the week of April 26th, the “Teacher Signing Bonus”…

Veterinary Medicine Authority launches following passage of HB 2863

June 1, 2023

(STILLWATER, Okla., May 25, 2023) — The final passage of HB 2863 today created the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority (OSUVMA), securing long-term support for clinical training at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. The OSUVMA will support clinical faculty, student training and the veterinary teaching hospital, similar to how the OSU Medical Authority…

No wrong season for planting native wildflowers

June 1, 2023 Kelly Bostian

Native seeds might be just the thing for those who are too busy to plant a garden on a schedule and don’t have a sprinkler system on a timer–or who didn’t have the money to buy dozens of potted plants this spring. Like anything that grows, they can be fussy, but plants designed by Nature…

Gov. Stitt signs School Choice Bill into law

June 1, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today Governor Kevin Stitt signed a historic school choice bill into law. House Bill 1934 makes a tax credit of at least $5,000 available for every family with a school-aged child, with the credit eligible to help offset private school tuition. The credit for private school tuition increases to $7,500 per child…

Prolonged drought leaves mark on beef industry

June 1, 2023

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drought throughout the Southern Plains has taken its toll on Oklahoma cattle producers over the past two years. Ponds are dry, pastures are brown and cattle herds have been liquidated, especially in western Oklahoma. Drought Monitor maps from the Oklahoma Mesonet consistently displayed a prominent drought line slashing across the state from…

AAA projects increase in Memorial Day Weekend travel

May 25, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 15, 2023) — AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months…

Tulsa Metro Has the 7th Lowest Rate of Identity Theft

May 25, 2023

Data breaches are on the rise, both throughout the U.S. and globally. Anyone and everyone is at risk of falling victim to a data breach or cyber attack, and hackers and cybercriminals come up with new ways to steal sensitive information and personal data every day. As a result, news of identity theft is becoming…

Notice to all Oklahoma residents from NRCS

May 25, 2023

STILLWATER, Okla., May 16, 2023 – A virtual State Technical Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18th from 1:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. by video conference. This committee serves in an advisory capacity on technical matters related to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required…

Patriot Pastors Luncheon June 6th

May 25, 2023

Patriot Pastors is excited to have OK Liberty Pastor Dan Fisher as our speaker on Tuesday, June 6th, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at 4506 S. Vancouver Ave., Tulsa, OK. Pastor Fisher is a teaching pastor who serves as the Co-Pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond, OK. Pastor, teacher, and author, (Bringing Back the…

$14m Grant for waste water

May 25, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY –The City of Tulsa-Rogers County Authority (Authority) received approval for $14,000,000 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Inola Public Works Authority’s (PWA) wastewater infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the wastewater system will be financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program,…