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

June 1, 2023

(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

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…

School-Choice Bill Passes

May 25, 2023

After months of wrangling, a major school-choice measure is now headed to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk and is expected to be signed into law. Discussing the issue early Friday morning, before the Oklahoma House of Representatives released the bill, the governor hailed school choice expansion as one of the great accomplishments of the 2023 legislative…

Memorial Day Weekend Observances

May 25, 2023

Join us throughout the Memorial Day weekend as we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our country at Floral Haven’s Annual Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. Weekend Schedule: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM Volunteers from American Legion Post#308 place small flags on Veterans grave sites throughout cemetery. (If your loved one’s grave…

Lawmakers approve rules on School pornography and Parental Rights

May 25, 2023 Ray Carter

Oklahoma State Department of Education regulations that ban pornographic materials in public-school libraries and spell out parental rights in schools have received approval from Oklahoma lawmakers. Lawmakers’ decision to approve the rules is a victory for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, who championed adoption of the new regulations. In March, at Walters’ urging,…

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…