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Oklahoma mourns passing of Transportation Commissioner Stephen J. LaForge

By Sooner State News | Feb 19, 2025

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority have announced the passing of Stephen J. LaForge, District 7 Oklahoma Transportation Commissioner, on February 14.

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Oklahoma sees 4 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

By Sooner State News | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located in Oklahoma, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Oklahoma City Museum renews partnership with Bank of America for free admissions

By Sooner State News | Feb 14, 2025

The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) has announced the renewal of its partnership with Bank of America through the Museums on Us program for 2025.

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Oklahoma History Center hosts event on environmental justice

By Sooner State News | Feb 13, 2025

The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in collaboration with OKC Beautiful, is set to host a program focused on environmental justice.

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Oklahoma's historic Okeene Oil Co. updated on national register

By Sooner State News | Feb 13, 2025

The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) have announced the inclusion of a notable property in Oklahoma to the National Register of Historic Places.

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State Historic Preservation Office to host stained glass preservation webinar

By Sooner State News | Feb 12, 2025

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a free webinar focused on stained glass preservation.

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Small business optimism dips amid rising uncertainty and hiring challenges

By Sooner State News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, settling at 102.8.

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Fort Towson Historic Site plans living history education day on March 6

By Sooner State News | Feb 11, 2025

The Fort Towson Historic Site in Oklahoma is set to host an educational event on March 6.

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Fort Gibson site director completes HEART program at Smithsonian Institution

By Sooner State News | Feb 10, 2025

Jennifer Frazee, director of Fort Gibson Historic Site and employee of the Oklahoma Historical Society, has successfully completed the Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART) program.

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Author Michael J. Hightower discusses new book at heritage center

By Sooner State News | Feb 7, 2025

Author Michael J. Hightower will present his latest book, “Justice for All: Dick T. Morgan, Frontier Lawyer & Common Man’s Congressman,” at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid, Oklahoma, on February 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event...

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Analysis: Oklahoma among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sooner State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sooner State News shows that Oklahoma is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Small businesses struggle with unfilled job openings amid economic optimism

By Sooner State News | Feb 6, 2025

The latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) indicates that 35% of small business owners had job openings they could not fill in January, maintaining the same level as December.

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Webinar offers guidance on using Dawes Rolls for ancestral research

By Sooner State News | Feb 6, 2025

The State Historic Preservation Office is organizing a free webinar on February 19 at noon.

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Oklahoma commission approves $135M in projects amid federal funding resolution

By Sooner State News | Feb 6, 2025

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission's recent meeting on February 3 covered several key topics, including the impact of federal funding through a Continuing Resolution and the approval of significant infrastructure projects totaling $135 million.

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Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities

By Sooner State News | Feb 6, 2025

The Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation has announced the receipt of a $1,500 grant from Oklahoma Humanities.

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Oklahoma inflation rate lower than national average as of December 2024

By Sooner State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Oklahoma experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Oklahoma History Center Museum screens "The Green Book: Guide to Freedom" with panel discussion

By Sooner State News | Feb 5, 2025

The Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City is set to screen the film “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom” on Saturday, February 22, from 1-3 p.m. The event will feature a panel discussion with Doris Youngblood and Edward Threatt following...

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Oklahoma Historical Society announces March travel contest

By Sooner State News | Feb 5, 2025

The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is set to host its annual #ExploreOHS Travel Contest from March 1 to March 31.

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Nicole Harvey appointed director of Oklahoma History Center Museum

By Sooner State News | Feb 5, 2025

Nicole Harvey has been appointed as the new director of the Oklahoma History Center Museum.

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Oklahoma museum hosts author Michael J. Hightower for book discussion

By Sooner State News | Feb 4, 2025

The Oklahoma Territorial Museum is set to host a Lunch and Learn event with author Michael J. Hightower on Friday, February 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Hightower will discuss his latest book, “Justice for All: Dick T. Morgan, Frontier Lawyer &...