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School counselor group embraces far-left policies

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In recent years, Oklahoma education officials have sought to significantly increase the number of counselors employed by state schools. That push has coincided with a growing left-wing bent among the school-counselor profession, based on the policy positions taken by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). Former Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, who was the…

Stitt files against Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols settlement

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Governor Kevin Stitt announced an emergency filing with the Oklahoma Supreme Court to compel the City of Tulsa to enforce state and municipal laws within its jurisdiction. Recently, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols entered into a proposed settlement agreement with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. In the settlement agreement, he agreed to bar Tulsa Police from enforcing…

Rep. Tom Gann challenges PSO’s 2021 Winter Storm Bonds at OK Supreme Court

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OKLAHOMA CITY – An appeal brief filed Thursday by Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, asks the Oklahoma Supreme Court to invalidate some $700 million in ratepayer-backed bonds issued to cover costs incurred by Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) during February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri. Payments for those bonds have been collected on the monthly bills…

TPS STEM educator, Dr. Kamara recognized

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Washington D.C.– Society for Science (the Society) has selected 70 extraordinary educators for its 2025–2026 Advocate Program. This program provides training, stipends and year-round support to mentors assisting students to enter science fairs and other research competitions. This year, the Society is awarding a total of $228,000 in funding, with 61 Advocates each receiving $3,000…

Brighter Future helps students succeed after HS

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STILLWATER, Okla. – High school students across Oklahoma are gaining confidence and clarity about their futures thanks to Brighter Future, a college and career readiness program offered through Oklahoma State University Extension. Designed for high school students, Brighter Future equips participants with the tools and knowledge to navigate life after graduation. Whether students plan to…

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma awarding grants

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma awarded nearly $1 Million in grants to improve the lives of Oklahomans. Blue Impact™ grants target social and economic factors effecting the health and wellness of Oklahomans. Fifty percent of the grants will be awarded to rural communities and statewide programs, while the remaining funds will be awarded to…

Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Continues Updates to Weather Observation Systems Across State

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Seven of Oklahoma’s airports have installed Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) thanks to funding from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. Airports in the communities of Ada, Alva, Claremore, Fairview, Grove, South Grand Lake (Ketchum), and Sallisaw each received the new AWOS systems as part of ODAA’s Airport Construction Program (ACP)….

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to Host Veteran Hiring Event

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Military Connection and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, will host a Veteran Hiring Event on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MetroTech, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. The event will feature open…

OK wins court fight to protect minors

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Aligning with a recent decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has upheld an Oklahoma law that bans the performance of sex-change surgeries on minors or the provision of puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to children as a treatment for gender dysphoria. “We recognize the importance…