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Research reveals growing jobs from STEM careers to sales and more
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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August 11, 2025
Summary: – Research.com ranks top 20 fastest-growing U.S. jobs from 2019–2023 using BLS data. – Wind turbine tech jobs up 59% nationally; Oklahoma projections match trend. – Growth also seen in solar installers, floor layers, managers and STEM...
Nonprofit pilot program brings teachers from Mexico to fill Oklahoma teacher shortage
News9 - Oklahoma
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A new teacher pipeline program is utilizing international connections to bring some relief to Oklahoma’s teacher shortage crisis. Fuel OKC, an Oklahoma City-based education non-profit, recruited three educators from Mexico to teach at Santa Fe...
Does everyone's pee smell after eating asparagus? Here's the science behind it
The Oklahoman
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Adam Cohen and Dr. Hal Scofield Adam’s Journal My friend says that after he eats asparagus, his pee immediately has a distinctive odor. I, on the other hand, have never noticed any difference in the smell of my urine when I’ve consumed asparagus....
After DOGE cuts hit NWS in Oklahoma, NOAA looks to rehire hundreds
The Oklahoman
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been exempted from a federal hiring freeze to fill in forecasting gaps left by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) earlier this year, according to reports. A spokesperson...
Scheels to open 300,000-plus sq. ft. store in Oklahoma City
Chain Store Age
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August 13, 2025
Scheels will open in Oklahoma City in spring 2023. (Image courtesy of Scheels) Scheels is going big in Oklahoma. The sporting goods retailer, famous for for its mega-sized stores filled with a variety of attractions, will open in Oklahoma City in...
Service Oklahoma experiencing disruptions because of statewide network outage
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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August 12, 2025
Statewide network outage causing disruptions for Service Oklahoma Service Oklahoma officials have not said when they'll be back to normal JUST A FEW MINUTES. MICHAEL SOUNDS GOOD. WE GO TO WHAT WAS JUST BREAKING NEWS A COUPLE HOURS AGO IN OKLAHOMA...
Millionaire Big Pharma CEO's deep state fight to 'silence' thousands of Americans who get cancer from household product
Daily Mail
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August 15, 2025
Bayer pharmaceuticals' skateboarding, MIT-educated chief executive, Bill Anderson, is under fire after a damning report accused the $60 billion biotech giant of trying to rewrite the law to avoid tens of thousands of cancer lawsuits linked to its...
Legislators join celebration as OSU commemorates milestone investment for future of veterinary medicine in Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University
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August 12, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Media Contact: Mack Burke | Associate Director of Media Relations | 405-744-5540 | mack.burke_iv@okstate.edu In a gathering filled with gratitude and excitement, the Cowboy family came together Tuesday to recognize and...
Oklahoma: Extending Global Reach
Business Facilities
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August 11, 2025
This past May, the Oklahoma State Legislature concluded its 2025 regular session, and actions from the session are aimed to deliver positive impacts for the state’s business climate—in areas ranging from foreign direct investment to incentives for...
Collins named interim head of OSU's School of Industrial Engineering and Management
Oklahoma State University
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August 12, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT Marketing and Communications | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology announced that Dr....
The Pump & Motor Works Expands Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Manufacturing Operations
Area Development
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August 12, 2025
Related Research The Pump & Motor Works, a manufacturer of large electric motors and pumps, plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The $2.8 million project is expected to create up to 18 jobs. The investment will...
Oklahoma leaders weigh in on SNAP changes, Texas redistricting fight, and back-to-school policies
News9 - Oklahoma
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On this week’s Your Vote Counts, Senator Paul Rosino and former Representative Jason Dunnington discussed Oklahoma’s new SNAP restrictions, political standoffs in Texas, and the start of the school year, including a new “bell-to-bell” cell phone...
Goodbye to cell phones in schools
AS
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August 14, 2025
In recent years cell phones have become an increasingly serious problem in schools in the United States. In response, a number of states have sought to crack down on their usage. Last year a study from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of...
State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes
Alaska Beacon
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August 15, 2025
BOSTON — During this year’s budget cycle, Oklahoma state Sen. John Haste said lawmakers had two major things on their minds. “Number one was tax cuts. Number two, what the hell is going on in Washington?” he told a national gathering of state...
PTC receives Gold Star School Recognition for the 23rd Year
Kay NewsCow
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August 14, 2025
PONCA CITY – Pioneer Technology Center received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education for the 23rd time this year.The honor recognizes technology centers with outstanding programs that go above...
Oklahoma legend Gerald McCoy shows love to JJ Watt for his inspiring message about Sooners: "Legends that have walked, bled, sweated, and cried"
Sportskeeda
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August 10, 2025
After going 10-3 in 2023, Oklahoma slipped to a 6-7 record in the 2024 season. Sooners coach Brent Venables responded by making major changes to the program’s front office in hopes of sparking a turnaround. To boost his players' morale, Venables...
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...
Gov. Stitt holds ceremonial signing for several Oklahoma bills
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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August 11, 2025
COVERED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION? YEAH. GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT CALLED THESE BILLS COMMON SENSE POLICIES THAT PROTECT THE OKLAHOMA WAY OF LIFE. TODAY, HE CEREMONIOUSLY SIGNED SEVEN BILLS FROM THIS PAST YEAR’S LEGISLATIVE SESSION. THOSE BILLS...
Federal court upholds Oklahoma’s ban on transgender surgeries, drugs for children
LifeSite
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August 11, 2025
News Oklahoma can protect gender-confused minors from permanently damaging ‘gender transition’ interventions, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed. (LifeSiteNews) — Parents do not have a “right” to have their gender-confused children...
Premium Aerospace Center Expands Burns Flat, Oklahoma, Operations
Area Development
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August 11, 2025
Related Research MRO company Premium Aerospace Center plans to expand its operations in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The $65 million project is expected to create 200 jobs. The company has secured a long-term lease with the Oklahoma Space Industry...