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OK universities launch programs designed to strengthen education workforce

In August, six Oklahoma universities are launching programs designed to create innovative pathways to teaching and strengthen the state's education workforce. Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma and Northeastern State University will offer accelerated certification pathways designed for career changers and those pursuing alternative certification. Cameron University and Southwestern Oklahoma... Read More.

AG Drummond says Cash App settlement to strengthen fraud protections for Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced Oklahoma's share of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of the app, failed to protect users from fraud on the platform, and didn't provide the fraud protection and resolution that it promised and... Read More.

Trump makes move to provide economic relief to farmers, strengthen fertilizer supply chain

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump made a move to provide financial relief for American farmers and strengthen the country’s fertilizer supply chain. “Today, @POTUS signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties on certain phosphate fertilizer imports—providing immediate relief to producers while strengthening America’s fertilizer supply chain,” she wrote... Read More.
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College recently recognized as innovative collaborations that strengthen the state’s workforce and expand educational opportunities

Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College are among sixteen business and higher education partnerships across Oklahoma recently recognized as innovative collaborations that strengthen the state’s workforce and expand educational opportunities. NWOSU and NOC were recognized for their partnership with the Enid Higher Education Council, Inc. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Regents Business... Read More.

Oklahoma House Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen State’s Strong Reader’s Act

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Appropriations and Budget Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 1778, which strengthens the state’s Strong Readers Act, giving teachers additional training and support and ensuring students can read by the third grade. The legislation includes early identification of reading deficiencies through consistent, statewide screening; targeted intervention grounded in the science... Read More.
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Sterling Bills Signed Into Law Strengthen Youth Protections and Expand Educational Access

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two measures authored by Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, aimed at improving educational access for justice-involved youth and strengthening child protection laws, have officially been signed into law. House Bill 1940, signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 9, modifies charter school sponsorship provisions to allow the Statewide Charter School Board to... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Coordinators Strengthen Workforce Support Through CareerTech Certification

Ponca City, OK ------ Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is proud to announce that Markesha Duggan, Adult Training & Development Coordinator (AT&D), and Jenn Miller, Leadership Development Coordinator, have successfully completed the Business and Industry Certification Program (BISCP) through Oklahoma CareerTech. This professional development program is designed specifically to provide information, training, and resources for... Read More.
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Pro Tem Paxton Bill to Strengthen Penalty for Drive-By and Shooting into Buildings Advances

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, Tuesday advanced legislation that would add discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes to the state’s list of 85% crimes. Senate Bill 631 passed through the Senate Public Safety Committee, reinforcing Oklahoma’s commitment to holding violent offenders... Read More.

Statewide Seminars on Transparency Law Strengthen Oklahomans’ Knowledge

OKLAHOMA CITY – Nearly 750 Oklahomans attended one of five Open Meetings and Open Records seminars across the state this fall. Presented by the Office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA), the educational series brought essential knowledge about government transparency to Lawton, Woodward, Tulsa, McAlester and Oklahoma City. Deputy... Read More.