Public Affairs

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.

Rose State College, Oklahoma’s largest and only urban community college offering on-campus housing, received $250,000 from the Robert Croak family in support of the student center currently under construction. The donation will help establish the state-of-the-art FNB Community Bank Banquet Hall.

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:

If you have a son or daughter going through the college search process and looking for a major, then take a look at the 10 top tech jobs for 2019. These are going to be in more demand in the coming years due to our tech-heavy society, according to recruiters and career counselors.

No matter which side of the aisle you’re on, we can all agree that the 2020 election is going to be an important one. So which groups will make the biggest difference in the coming year?

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) and Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) are partnering to recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week. The annual campaign raises awareness and encourages safe driving through construction work zones.

Rose State College offers programs that allow students to explore cybersecurity and other network technologies and learn how to apply them to the industry.

Interested in traveling this spring break? CPN Cultural Heritage Center allows you to travel through time as you explore Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s traditions and beliefs.

Graduation is around the corner for many college students. If you’re on the hunt for your first job, here’s how to get started:

During Leslie Osborn’s 10-year legislative tenure, she authored a public-private partnership to move women from incarceration to the Women in Recovery program. She was the first woman to chair the House Judiciary Committee and first Republican female to chair the House Appropriations and Budget Committee.

Pathways has 122 students, ranging from four weeks to five years old. Often, we’re asked what kind of “early learning” babies and toddlers are engaged in.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is now making it even more convenient for people to address their PIKEPASS needs. They have introduced a new, full-service PIKEPASS store on wheels. It offers friendly, face-to-face customer service agents who will help new and existing customers open accounts, add or replace passes and pay their PIKEPASS bills.

The sun broke through the clouds as Oklahoma’s new governor, Kevin Stitt, began his inaugural address on the south steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol with 3,000 in attendance. The governor emphasized the five pillars of education, economics, infrastructure, health care and efficiencies that could turn Oklahoma into a top-10 state.

A new year is a good reminder to safeguard those prescription medications before guests of all ages visit your home. When family and friends are in your home, continuously monitor your medicines for missing or outdated pills, and never keep leftover prescriptions.

In the March 1980 Republican primaries, George Bush had already lost what he called his “Big Mo” to Ronald Reagan. He bounded off his campaign plane in conservative Augusta, Georgia, for another obligatory meeting with local reporters.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is pleased to announce that the construction along the Turner Turnpike between mile marker 202 and 208 is complete, four months ahead of schedule, due to advanced construction and engineering techniques. The construction wrapped up just in time for the coming holiday season.

Healthy families raise healthy children. The OKC-County Health Department’s Health at School program partners with local schools to help them become healthier places for staff, students and families. One way we do this is through the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs).

Networking is important to successful business dealings. Whether it is making an impression on your CEO or reaching out to an acquaintance to explore mutual business opportunities, it matters who you know and who knows you.

The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors is working hard to build Oklahoma. Continued investment in our state’s roads and bridges guarantees safe transportation for families.

Here’s what to expect on the Nov. 6 ballot: