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The full Senate has given its approval to a measure aimed at addressing Oklahoma’s nursing shortage, which has worsened as a result of the pandemic. Senate Bill 1458 would use $55 million of the state’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to establish grant programs to help 21 state colleges, universities, and technology centers to address this pressing need.
Read moreThe Senate chamber burst into applause Friday after the unanimous final passage of a bill eliminating the state’s 13-year waiting list for developmental disability services. House Bill 4466 provides $32.5 million, the largest funding increase to this program in state history, to clear that waitlist.
Read moreThe New Lima Public School Board will meet Monday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s office.
Read moreIn the Tuesday, May 17 Seminole Producer article Titled “Tribes Seek to Override Veto of Public Safety Bill,” we incorrectly identified the author of House Bill 3501, as Tommy Hardin (R-Madill). The author of HB 3501 is actually David Hardin (R-Stilwell).
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Read moreKonawa Public Schools was one of only 18 in the state of Oklahoma to receive a $40,000 grant from Oklahoma Education Technology Trust (OETT). The grant for Konawa Public Schools was written by Stephanie Sawyer and will be used for the E-Sports program.
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Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (left) visits with Seminole businessman and real estate developer Brandon Streater (right) about the President’s Leadership Class program at the College. Streater, a former member of the PLC program, recently gave a gift of $10,000 to support the student leadership program.
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Konawa Public Schools received a $40,000 grant from the Oklahoma Education Technology Trust (OETT). The grant was written by Stephanie Sawyer (center). Also pictured are Jayna Moore (left) and Superintendent Karis Reavis. —Courtesy Photo
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