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OSU Business School launches Center for the Future of Work

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(STILLWATER, Okla., Jan. 24, 2023) — Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business has officially launched the Center for the Future of Work. The world of work is changing rapidly and the Center for the Future of Work is committed to collaborating with individuals, businesses and communities to help develop human potential and structure organizations…

Patriot Pastor February Luncheon

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Pastor David McLain leads Important Discussion and Updates on the growing Patriot Pastors Ministry. Making a difference in our local communities takes active participation in local civic affairs – there will be Action Items. This month we are fortunate to have Rev. Steve Whitaker of the John 3:16 Mission as our special guest speaker. Rev….

Chief of the National Guard Bureau visits Oklahoma National Guardsmen

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard Office of Public Affairs, in partnership with the National Guard Bureau, invites media to interview Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, during his visit with community members and Oklahoma Guardsmen on Monday, Jan. 30 at Tulsa Air National Guard Base in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As…

Rep. Women’s Club Scholarships

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Scholarship: The Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County is offering two $2,000.00 scholarships to high school senior girls graduating this spring. The scholarships may apply to accredited trade schools, career tech or an institution of higher education.  Applicants must be a registered Tulsa County Republican or have a registered Republican parent or guardian residing in…

OMRF receives $3.4 million to study muscle loss in aging

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 25, 2023 — The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $3.4 million to study age-related muscle atrophy and weakness. The five-year grant follows a discovery by OMRF scientists Holly Van Remmen, Ph.D., and Jacob Brown, Ph.D., connecting age-related muscle loss called sarcopenia to a missing nerve signal….

Tickets on Sale to Hear Tim Tebow at OBU’s 2023 Green and Gold Gala

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Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick and former professional baseball player, will be the keynote speaker at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Green and Gold Gala, 7 p.m., March 28, 2023, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The annual event raises funds for student scholarships…

Major school-choice bills filed in OK Senate

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Oklahoma families across the state could use taxpayer funds to pay for private-school tuition under legislation filed in the state Senate. The bills, if passed, would provide the largest expansion of school-choice opportunity in state history. “It’s time to empower Oklahoma parents to be able to choose the best education for their own children, regardless…

$541M Education Bill

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, released his public education agenda Wednesday, which he believes will improve public education outcomes for Oklahoma children. In his agenda, Pugh, who is the Senate education committee chairman, outlined four pillars under which he plans to file bills to improve public education in Oklahoma. The four incentive areas…

Sen. Adam Pugh’s 2023 Public Education Plan

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Recruit / Retain / Reward / Reform   Recruit SB 529 – $15 million- Create Oklahoma Teacher Corps – provide scholarships to students who enter Oklahoma Colleges of Education, graduate and receive teaching certificate. Those who pass their program must commit four years of service in a Title I school or pay scholarship amount back…

Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, has filed Senate Bill 814, the Oklahoma Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, prohibiting credit card companies from sharing information about lawful firearm and ammunition purchases. His legislation would allow citizens and merchants to file lawsuits and seek damages against those who violate SB 814’s provisions. Bergstrom said he’s…