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US Secretary of Energy announces creation of Great Plains Center of Excellence at OSU
US Secretary of Energy announces creation of Great Plains Center of Excellence at OSU Sec. Granholm and Second Gentleman Emhoff mark historic day with OSU tour; $7M funding award details announced (STILLWATER, Okla., April 7, 2023) — On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff visited Oklahoma State University…
Read MoreLa Ratatouille Named New Vendor for Restaurant Services for Oklahoma State Parks
La Ratatouille Named New Vendor for Restaurant Services for Oklahoma State Parks OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, in partnership with the Oklahoma Office of Management & Enterprise Services, has announced that La Ratatouille is the new restaurant operator for Oklahoma State Parks. This comes after an extensive Request for Information (RFI)…
Read MoreVA and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma host PACT Act Claims Event, April 21
VA and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma host PACT Act Claims Event, April 21 “Your Service. Our Mission: Bringing VA Benefits Home” Campaign WHAT: “Your Service. Our Mission: Bringing VA Benefits Home” PACT Act Presumptive Conditions Campaign Event The event is free and lunch will be provided. WHEN: Friday, April 21, 2023, 9…
Read MoreSenate Pro Tem Treat Names Members of Economic Development Select Committee, Announces First Meeting Date
Senate Pro Tem Treat Names Members of Economic Development Select Committee, Announces First Meeting Date OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today named the members of his previously announced senate economic development select committee and announced the first meeting date. The meeting will be at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Tuesday,…
Read MorePUSSY RIOT NAMED 2023 WOODY GUTHRIE PRIZE HONOREE
PUSSY RIOT NAMED 2023 WOODY GUTHRIE PRIZE HONOREE Prior to its first ever Tulsa performance, the internationally renowned collective will accept the prize during the celebration of Woody Guthrie Center’s 10th Anniversary, May 5 – 7 in Tulsa, OK TULSA, Okla. – Pussy Riot, the internationally renowned collective whose politically charged performances have challenged oppression…
Read MoreSBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Oklahoma Small Businesses
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Oklahoma Small Businesses SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in 77 Oklahoma counties and neighboring counties in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of…
Read MoreOkemah City Council meeting scheduled for March 27 is CANCELLED
The Okemah City Council meeting scheduled for March 27 at 6:00 p.m has been cancelled The Okemah Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled for March 27 has also been cancelled. Both of these meetings were regularly scheduled meetings
Read MoreSenate passes marijuana reforms to better protect youth and patients
Senate passes marijuana reforms to better protect youth and patients OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate continued their efforts Thursday to improve public safety within the medical marijuana industry. Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, said the bills focus on youth access, medical education, product potency, recalls, and other important issues requested by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Farm Family of the year
Congratulations to Leaning Oak Ranch and Buck, Dale, Tate and Debra Rich who were awarded the Farm Family of the Year Award by the Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association Saturday, March 4 at their quarterly meeting. Thank you to the Rich family all that you do for Okfuskee County Cattleman and our community.
Read MoreInterim Executive Director Greg Slavonic takes charge on the first day at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Interim Executive Director Greg Slavonic takes charge on the first day at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is excited to announce the appointment of retired Rear Admiral Greg Slavonic as its new Interim Executive Director, who officially took charge on March 13, 2023. Admiral Slavonic brings…
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