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‘No one is losing their jobs’: After Stitt executive order, Oklahoma University’s DEI re-branded
In December 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order seeking to downsize or eliminate “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) offices and bureaucracy at Oklahoma colleges and prevent colleges from engaging in illegal discrimination. “In Oklahoma, we’re going to encourage equal opportunity, rather than promising equal outcomes,” Stitt...
Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open in Decatur Aug. 20
DECATUR, Ark. — The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that a disaster loan outreach center will open in Decatur from Aug. 20 to Aug. 22. The center will serve businesses and residents impacted by the Memorial Day Weekend tornadoes. SBA representatives will be on-site, and appointments will not be required.
State lawmakers take part in ‘Disagree Better’ event
OKLAHOMA CITY — An event featuring Gov. Kevin Stitt and a bipartisan panel focused on lawmakers finding ways to disagree productively. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Stitt, alongside Democrat state Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, spoke during the “Disagree Better” event. “We may have...
Vote for top Oklahoma high school special teams player entering 2024 OSSAA football season
The Oklahoman recently ranked the top special teams players heading into the 2024 Oklahoma high school football season, and now the fans have a chance to have their voices heard. The Oklahoman’s poll for the state's best high school special teams player is now live and will be available until noon Tuesday. Cast...
Tribal Gaming, Sports Betting Leaders Gather At OKC Conference
More than 2,000 tribal leaders welcomed some of the world’s largest gambling companies to Oklahoma City. Front and center Wednesday was the topic of sports betting. Oklahoma is one of only 12 states to not have any form of legal sports wagering. Big-name companies like MGM, Fan Duel, and...
Adams and Aldridge each expect runoff election victory
Stacy Jo Adams and Andrew Aldridge are both confident they can win the Aug. 27 run-off election for the 50th District seat in the Oklahoma House. Both are Republicans. Both have similar views on policy, and both survived the winnowing process of the Republican primary, so why should either candidate feel they have an advantage over the other?
Ford Issues Dire Warning and Urgent Recall to Drivers Across Oklahoma
In an update to a massive multi-manufacturer airbag recall, Ford is sounding like your average Oklahoma grandpa and urging people to stop driving their Ford vehicles. As the marketing department in Detroit swings statements around as "Built Ford Tough" and "Military Grade," cheap imported parts are to blame. The now-infamous Tanaka airbag debacle is still ongoing and seems to be affecting several manufacturers worldwide, but Ford seems to be taking this the hardest.
Study: Nearly half of Oklahoma's Section 8 vouchers expire before they can be used
For people who can't afford their own place to live, getting a Section 8 housing voucher can be a relief or even a cause for celebration. The realities of the housing market, however, mean nearly half of those vouchers expire before they can be used. ...
Oklahoma students compete in Adobe US championships
Two Francis Tuttle Technology Center students placed in the Top 10 at the Adobe US National Championship in Orlando, Florida. Jason Derr is a student in the Graphic Design and Communications Program and placed 6th. Sophia Yates attends the Digital Media Design Program and placed 7th. Adobe invited 50 students...
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