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Gov. Stitt sending OK National Guard to secure Border

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Governor Kevin Stitt commits to sending Oklahoma National Guard Troops to the Southern Border in the wake of President Biden’s failure to secure and protect our nation. The commitment comes in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s call for reinforcements as Texas responds to the ongoing crisis. “As Governor, the decision to deploy members of the…

OK State Sen. Prieto at June 9.12 meeting

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Our guest speaker this month is Oklahoma State Sen. Dana Prieto who represents Senate District 34. The 9.12 June meeting will be at Spirit Life Church, 5345 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, at 6:30 p.m. on June 8. As a freshman Senator, Prieto has a unique perspective on the State Legislature, and the Senate in particular….

9.12 Breakfast with U.S. Congressman Hern

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U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern has requested to join us for a breakfast meeting on Thursday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. The congressman will provide a re-cap of this past year in the U.S. House of Representatives and alert us to new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. We will meet at The Big Biscuit at…

Oklahoma employers partner with ODOC to offer returning citizens job opportunities

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“Just talking to some of the guys and women, it’s very scary for them coming out,” ODOC Hope Ambassador Tammey Lane said. “They don’t know which way to go to be successful in the community.” But there is hope. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections and Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board recently hosted the Fair Chance…

Tulsa bond issue set for August

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On May 24, 2023, the Tulsa City Council voted to approve ballot language for Improve Our Tulsa, an $814 million funding package that will not raise taxes, but fund critical improvements to identified City facilities and sites while also providing capital funding for public safety equipment, street maintenance and housing and neighborhoods. Tulsans will have…

Bill could mandate pursuit of Biden Federal School Grants

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A provision snuck into legislation funding Oklahoma public schools could force the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to apply for federal grants that were a priority of the prior Democratic state superintendent of public instruction. The mandate comes at a time when the Biden administration is openly trying to use federal funding to force…

Tax-cut discussion to continue?

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Although lawmakers are expected to adjourn from the current budget-focused special session without passing a major tax cut, Gov. Kevin Stitt said he may continue to push for one in the coming weeks. “I’m considering calling people back for another special session to get a tax cut done,” Stitt said. “You know, when you think…

OSU launches first-of-its-kind Athletic Training – ECHO

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(TULSA, May 25, 2023) — In collaboration with the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute (HPNRI), OSU Center for Health Sciences launched an Athletic Training – Sports Medicine Project ECHO line Wednesday. “This new ECHO line, developed in partnership with OSU’s Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, will allow us to support…

New state teacher recruitment program a big success

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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

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(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…