Public Affairs

Beginning July 25 on the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will convert the turnpike system to cashless tolling, known as PlatePay, for travelers who normally pay with cash.

Dolese plants from across the state received top honors in two national safety programs: the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s Think First Safety Contest and the National Concrete Masonry Association and Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Safety Awards program.

Rose State College (Rose State) has provided an opportunity for engineers to enter the second-largest industry in Oklahoma — aerospace.

TRIP and the Association of General Contractors notes the importance of adequate funding for roads and bridges.

The Association of Oklahoma General Contractor’s recently launched a campaign, Fast Money, to highlight how tax dollars allocated to repairing and maintaining Oklahoma’s roads and bridges are injected back into the economy.

Graduating college and entering the workforce is always a tough change, but this year especially so.

Oklahoma Christian University (OC) has launched new programs designed to provide the education that individuals need to fill jobs that are in great demand in Oklahoma.

She won’t be the first Black female astronaut in space — that honor goes to Mae Jemison, who flew on the Endeavour in 1998.

Like many Oklahomans, you may be wondering how to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Bill Baker recently joined CareSource Oklahoma and will lead efforts in expanding managed healthcare in the state, including bidding on the Oklahoma Medicaid business announced by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

With Election Day rapidly approaching on Nov. 3, now is the time for Oklahomans to register to vote.

Do you want to affect change and make a positive impact on your community and the world? There are plenty of online and social distancing volunteer opportunities that you can get involved with.

The 2020-2021 school year will look vastly different for Oklahoma City students as Oklahoma City Public Schools has made significant changes to the way schools will operate amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

After a contentious primary season here in Oklahoma, we now know who many of the general election candidates will be for local, state and national offices in November.

Facebook recently announced that both Facebook and Instagram users will soon be able to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the “paid for by” political disclaimer on them.

Amid all the uncertainty we’re facing, the Oklahoma legislature has provided some reassurance to businesses and health care providers.

Many of us have been working from home for a few weeks now, and that time might extend into the future.

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) was recently signed into law, making several significant changes to how employers, attorneys and individuals will approach retirement: • Limitations on “stretch” IRAs.

As part of a $1.4 trillion spending package signed by President Trump on Dec. 20, 2019, the national minimum age to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products was raised from 18 to 21.

On Friday, Nov. 8, hundreds of students in the Oklahoma City metro area conducted walkouts to support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) officially started construction on the Gilcrease Expressway extension in Tulsa, as part of the Driving Forward initiative.

Local community leaders, business owners and others are partnering with FWD.

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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) approved the Kickapoo Turnpike as the official name of the Driving Forward initiative’s Eastern Oklahoma…

Last issue, I wrote a MAPS 4 Q&A. For this issue, I wanted to look deeper into the initiative.

We are just 16 months out from the 2020 presidential general election and campaigns on both sides of the aisle are starting to take shape. The biggest questions remaining: Out of the 24 Democratic primary candidates, who will stand out? Moreover, can that person beat President Trump?

Expedition 60, NASA’s newest venture, began on June 24, 2019, with the undocking of Soyuz MS-11 from the International Space Station, ending Expedition 59.

Oklahoma is en route to being a top 10 state for structurally sound bridges. At a recent Oklahoma Transportation Commission meeting in Oklahoma City, Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz announced that Oklahoma is down to 132 structurally deficient bridges.

Alongside “America’s Favorite Fisherman” personality Jimmy Houston, of Cookson, Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell launched Oklahoma Fishing Trail, an initiative to showcase Oklahoma’s fishing opportunities and increase tourism.

Earlier this month, Governor Kevin Stitt promoted Air Force Col. Brent Wright to the rank of brigadier general. Wright’s last assignment was as the vice wing commander, 138th Fighter Wing, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Across the United States, you will find old, weird laws that at some point were necessary. For instance, in Montana, it is illegal to play Frisbee golf at night. Below are some interesting laws from here in Oklahoma: