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Columnist says the silence from Oklahoma's delegation is disgusting
The Oklahoman
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This will not be disagreeable or discourteous. How can it be when it is the truth? The truth can be painful and disagreeable to some, but we must speak it. Protecting that freedom has fallen largely to journalists as, unfortunately, our elected...
Oklahoma in DOJ Spotlight: Voter privacy vs. federal oversight
News9 - Oklahoma
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The U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up efforts to collect voter registration data and election records from states across the country—and Oklahoma is on the list. According to an Associated Press review, at least 15 states have received...
Amid Trump admin changes, Oklahoma Broadband Office prepares for next stage of development
NonDoc - Oklahoma
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August 8, 2025
After years of planning and delay, Oklahoma is entering a new stage of broadband development. As a result of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program — as well as earlier American Rescue Plan Act investments — Oklahomans living in areas...
Be Pro Be Proud brings hands-on trade career exploration to Oklahoma
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 7, 2025
Summary: – Be Pro Be Proud‘s mobile workshop offers hands-on trade and tech career simulations. – Oklahoma faces shortages in plumbers, HVAC techs, electricians and truck drivers. – The State Chamber hopes to bring the program to Oklahoma...
FRI: EPA approves more nuclear waste storage at New Mexico WIPP site, + More
KUNM - New Mexico
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August 15, 2025
EPA approves more nuclear waste storage at New Mexico WIPP site - Cathy Cook, Albuquerque Journal The only permanent nuclear waste storage site in the country, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, has federal approval to add two new...
FCEM research focuses on optimizing fleet management for electrical contractors
Oklahoma State University
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August 7, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025 Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Electrical contractors play an important role in how our cities function daily. From working on large-scale industrial...
CLEET Reserve Academy provide career opportunities across Oklahoma
The Northeastern - Oklahoma
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The Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Reserve Academy provides students with the opportunity to take their first steps toward a career in law enforcement. Chief James Bell, director of public safety, is one of two members of the...
Two Texans are buying up restricted low-income housing in Oklahoma and booting out tenants
Public Radio Tulsa - Oklahoma
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August 7, 2025
Two men from Texas bought more than a dozen properties across Oklahoma restricted to low-income Oklahomans. In Tulsa, they are booting out the very people the properties are meant to serve. Listen above or read below for a transcript. Read the...
Will we see the northern lights in Oklahoma tonight? See aurora forecast
Yahoo News
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When experienced stargazers in the continental United States hear the words, "geomagnetic storm," likely one question comes to mind: Are we getting some northern lights? In this case, the answer is yes, but it may depend on where you live. An...
How Sivan Auerbach battled through grief, injury at OSU
The O'Colly - Oklahoma
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The applause at graduation was for her degrees, but Sivan Auerbach knew that moment carried more than what was on the surface. In the span of weeks, she had lost her father, tore a tendon and found herself unable to run or focus. It could have...
See Oklahoma lawmakers' education interim studies for 2025
The Oklahoman
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During the late summer and early fall before the next legislative session ramps up, lawmakers will explore issues in interim studies that may turn into bills. “Interim studies are a vital part of the legislative process,” Senate Pro Tem Lonnie...
Sight Sciences Publishes Cost-Utility Analysis Comparing TearCare and Cyclosporine 0.05% in Dry Eye
Ophthalmology Breaking News
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August 7, 2025
Sight Sciences has released findings from a new cost-utility analysis (CUA) evaluating the TearCare® System versus cyclosporine 0.05% (CsA) in the treatment of moderate to severe meibomian gland disease (MGD)-associated dry eye disease. The...
Column: Visiting Oklahoma City with the glee of a second grader adds a bit of nostalgia
Douglas Budget - Wyoming
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For most people, I think it’s fair to say that the state of Oklahoma isn’t synonymous with the word vacation. I personally tend to think of some place exotic and tropical like Hawaii or modern and exciting like New York City when I hear the word...
Federal judge dismisses Supt. Walters' lawsuit against Freedom Religion Foundation
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) against the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). The lawsuit filed on March 31 alleged...
Back to school: Here's how Oklahoma's new cell phone ban will work
The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma public schools will restrict cell phone use during school hours starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Exceptions will be made for emergencies and students managing medical conditions. The ban includes other personal devices like...
Long-Term MRO Development Agreement Anchors Oklahoma Air and Space Port Mission
Aviation Pros
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August 6, 2025
Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma LLC (PAC) has secured a strategic long-term lease with the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) to expand and construct a new 130,000+ sq ft hangar. An agreement was finalized between OSIDA and...
CEAT researcher opening doors in integrated circuit design
Oklahoma State University
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August 6, 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Media Contact: Erin Portman | Assistant Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-2745 | erin.portman@okstate.edu In the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University, Dr....
LRE Starts Construction of 152 MW of Solar Power in Oklahoma
Power Magazine
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August 6, 2025
A Texas-headquartered renewable energy group said it has started construction of two solar power projects in southern Oklahoma, expanding the company’s solar portfolio in the state. Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) recently announced it has broken...
American Idol auditions opening up for Oklahomans this month
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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August 6, 2025
American Idol auditions opening up for Oklahomans this month Do you have what it takes to be the next American Idol? It's almost time to find out. DAYS COMING UP HERE IN A FEW MINUTES. ALL RIGHT JONATHAN, THANK YOU. BACK TO THESE HEADLINES HERE....
What to know about supposed 'anti-woke' tests for teachers moving to Oklahoma from 'blue states'
Snopes
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August 5, 2025
On July 24, 2025, Oklahoma state Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters announced that teachers moving to the state from "blue states" would be required to take a test in order to ensure they could teach to the state's standards. The proposed test,...