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It’s an attempt to centralize the drug testing of racehorses and manage the results, as well as dole out uniform penalti...
03/28/2023
New national anti-doping program launches for horse racing - The Journal Record

It’s an attempt to centralize the drug testing of racehorses and manage the results, as well as dole out uniform penalties to horses and trainers instead of the current patchwork rules that vary from state to state.

Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field took another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.

The annual spring retreat was hosted at the BOK Financial technology center with about 75 teenage girls participating (O...
03/28/2023
Tulsa event teaches female teens about STEM careers - The Journal Record

The annual spring retreat was hosted at the BOK Financial technology center with about 75 teenage girls participating (Oklahoma Women in Technology).

Oklahoma Women in Tech offered a free retreat Friday in Tulsa to help female students explore the wide variety of STEM occupations out there.

Anyone who’s been to a Thunder game or concert at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City or watched the Sooners play in Norm...
03/27/2023
Norman technology company filling cashless retail void - The Journal Record

Anyone who’s been to a Thunder game or concert at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City or watched the Sooners play in Norman may have noticed that cash is unwelcome at the concession stands.

As the number of retailers that are going cashless continues to climb, what about the unbanked and underbanked who are caught in the void?

Some 800 students in all also had opportunities to learn about computer coding and harnessing solar power, among other t...
03/27/2023
Engineering open house draws hundreds of students to OU - The Journal Record

Some 800 students in all also had opportunities to learn about computer coding and harnessing solar power, among other things – as well as how they might harness their own ambitions to achieve lucrative careers in engineering (The University of Oklahoma).

Students from 40 high schools across the state picked up skills in roller coaster design and bridge construction recently while taking part in a popular annual open house hosted by the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma.

As Oklahoma and other states compete more for aerospace, automotive and other high-ceiling, high-tech economic developme...
03/27/2023
Roundtable events to spotlight importance of STEAM to Oklahoma - The Journal Record

As Oklahoma and other states compete more for aerospace, automotive and other high-ceiling, high-tech economic development prospects, it makes sense to invest in programs to encourage students interested in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

Guernsey, an Oklahoma City-based design and consulting firm, teamed recently with STEAM Engine Inc. to plan a series of “State of STEAM” roundtable events.

More than 1,200 challenges were compiled by the association in 2022, nearly double the then-record total from 2021 and b...
03/27/2023
Book ban attempts hit record high in Oklahoma, other states - The Journal Record

More than 1,200 challenges were compiled by the association in 2022, nearly double the then-record total from 2021 and by far the most since the ALA began keeping data 20 years ago.

Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association.

Planned work will be centered around moving a 60-inch water main that currently runs parallel to Douglas Boulevard from ...
03/26/2023
Board approves $35M for Tinker-area water main relocation - The Journal Record

Planned work will be centered around moving a 60-inch water main that currently runs parallel to Douglas Boulevard from Oklahoma City’s Lake Draper to north Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City has been approved to receive $35 million in funding for water system projects to benefit Tinker Air Force Base and approximately 400,000 people who live or work on or near the base.

A group of “co-neutral” evaluators reported this week that the state has achieved success in numerous key metrics to the...
03/26/2023
Oklahoma earns praise for strengthening foster care system - The Journal Record

A group of “co-neutral” evaluators reported this week that the state has achieved success in numerous key metrics to the point that they should no longer have to be independently monitored.

Oklahoma has made admirable progress in improving its foster care system in the years since it settled a class-action lawsuit filed by a child welfare advocacy group.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must push ahead with a proposed turnpike extension through Norman despite pending litigation...
03/26/2023
Gatz: Turnpike plan must press forward, despite opposition - The Journal Record

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must push ahead with a proposed turnpike extension through Norman despite pending litigation, public opposition and an audit, Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz said Wednesday.

The pushback doesn’t diminish the need to complete the Oklahoma City metro’s outer loop, the state's transportation secretary tells the chamber.

Two former state senators who graduated from the Oklahoma City University School of Law are among the finalists to succe...
03/25/2023
Political heavyweights are finalists for dean at OCU Law - The Journal Record

Two former state senators who graduated from the Oklahoma City University School of Law are among the finalists to succeed Law Dean Jim Roth when he steps down at the end of the academic year.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and former Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb are two of the four candidates selected to meet with university and law school constituent groups on campus starting next week.

The bill is officially titled the Ratepayer Protection Act, but detractors who think it helps the utilities more than cu...
03/25/2023
Consumer groups, utilities square off over Oklahoma Senate bill - The Journal Record

The bill is officially titled the Ratepayer Protection Act, but detractors who think it helps the utilities more than customers have called it the “Shareholder Protection Act.”

In an odd twist, a utility-backed bill changing how electric utilities process rate increases got a full hearing Monday in an unlikely place: the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

The storm set the stage for a continuing debate over how the state should act to prevent such a disastrous outcome from ...
03/24/2023
Two years later, Winter Storm Uri still cause for controversy in state - The Journal Record

The storm set the stage for a continuing debate over how the state should act to prevent such a disastrous outcome from occurring again in the future.

Two years after Winter Storm Uri delivered a historic blast of arctic weather to Oklahoma, the vicious cold punch has continued to stir controversy over how arrangements were made in its aftermath to cover unprecedented utility bills faced by ratepayers.

The Patriot missile system, which hasn’t yet been deployed in Ukraine, is particularly useful for defending population c...
03/24/2023
Ukrainian soldiers nearly finished with training at Fort Sill - The Journal Record

The Patriot missile system, which hasn’t yet been deployed in Ukraine, is particularly useful for defending population centers and critical infrastructure, said Brig. Gen. Shane Morgan, Fort Sill’s commanding general.

The soldiers are expected to leave Oklahoma in the next several days for additional training in Germany before they deploy to Ukraine with a Patriot missile battery.

It was a narrow win for abortion rights advocates since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
03/23/2023
Oklahoma court OKs abortion to preserve mother's life - The Journal Record

It was a narrow win for abortion rights advocates since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.

A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s near total ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to abortion when pregnancy risks their health, not just in a medical emergency.

If things go according to plan, it said not only will the refinery be able to produce gasoline more efficiently, but the...
03/23/2023
Wynnewood refinery upgrade may lead to industry changes - The Journal Record

If things go according to plan, it said not only will the refinery be able to produce gasoline more efficiently, but the process will have less of an effect on the environment and could positively affect operations at other refineries.

A Houston-based company has reported progress on a plan to improve the gasoline production process at a refinery in Wynnewood.

U.S. consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30% over the previous year...
03/22/2023
Feds: Oklahomans losing millions to scams | The Journal Record

U.S. consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30% over the previous year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data.

Statewide, identity theft and imposter scams accounted for about one-third of the reports at 6,068 and 5,322 cases respectively.

The program last year funded 125 projects proposed by numerous companies across the state, with expectations that their ...
03/22/2023
Oklahoma program funding to help strengthen companies | The Journal Record

The program last year funded 125 projects proposed by numerous companies across the state, with expectations that their anticipated growth would result in creation of no fewer than 750 jobs and added payroll of at least $35 million.

Oklahoma companies with plans to expand, diversify product lines or otherwise strengthen their market positions may benefit from funding made available this year through the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program.

In Oklahoma City, pump prices dropped by about 6 cents over the past week to settle at an average of $2.87 per gallon, a...
03/22/2023
Economic concerns suppress gas prices in OKC, across US | The Journal Record

In Oklahoma City, pump prices dropped by about 6 cents over the past week to settle at an average of $2.87 per gallon, according to a survey of 669 stations in the metro by industry-watcher GasBuddy.com.

Declining crude oil prices sparked by banking concerns and fears of a worldwide economic slowdown have contributed to cheaper gas found at stations in Oklahoma City and across the country recently, but the trend may be short-lived, analysts say.

U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell on Friday scheduled a June 16 status conference in Tulsa, saying both sides request...
03/22/2023
Judge extends agreement date in poultry lawsuit | The Journal Record

U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell on Friday scheduled a June 16 status conference in Tulsa, saying both sides requested the extension.

A federal judge is giving Oklahoma and nearly a dozen poultry companies, including the world’s largest poultry producer, Tyson Foods, an additional 90 days to reach an agreement on plans to clean a watershed polluted by chicken litter.

A six-minute walk from the Center of the Universe, Holberton Tulsa, a software engineering school, celebrated Women’s Hi...
03/21/2023
Tulsa workshop addresses gender wage gap | The Journal Record

A six-minute walk from the Center of the Universe, Holberton Tulsa, a software engineering school, celebrated Women’s History Month on Wednesday, urging women to use their voices to close the gender gap.

A National Equal Pay Day workshop addressed the gender pay gap and taught negotiation strategies.

The Federal Reserve announced a new lending program for all banks that need to borrow money to pay for withdrawals.
03/21/2023
Will Americans end up footing the bill for bank failures? | The Journal Record

The Federal Reserve announced a new lending program for all banks that need to borrow money to pay for withdrawals.

The government's response to the failure of two large banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars. So, will ordinary Americans end up paying for it, one way or another? And what will the price tag be?

Her remarks were an effort to signal to markets that there would be no broader contagion from the collapse of Silicon Va...
03/20/2023
Yellen to Congress: US banking system ‘remains sound’ | The Journal Record

Her remarks were an effort to signal to markets that there would be no broader contagion from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York.

A week after the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday that the nation’s banking system “remains sound” and Americans “can feel confident” about their deposits.

The Edmond City Council voted this week to borrow $88.1 million to finance the construction of two large projects schedu...
03/20/2023
Edmond OKs financing for 2 big projects | The Journal Record

The Edmond City Council voted this week to borrow $88.1 million to finance the construction of two large projects scheduled for completion in spring 2025.

The money will fund construction of the three-building downtown City Center Complex and a city-owned building that will include a YMCA and a new public library.

Record snowfall and rain have helped loosen drought’s grip on parts of the western U.S., and forecasters even warned Thu...
03/20/2023
Despite record snow, rain, drought fears remain | The Journal Record

Record snowfall and rain have helped loosen drought’s grip on parts of the western U.S., and forecasters even warned Thursday that some areas should expect serious flooding as snows melt.

Despite the receding drought, experts cautioned that the relief may be only a blip as the long-term effects persist from what has been a stubborn dry streak.

House GOP leadership formally censured state Rep. Mauree Turner, stripping them of all committee appointments.
03/19/2023
Turner censure contrasts with troubles of other lawmakers | The Journal Record

House GOP leadership formally censured state Rep. Mauree Turner, stripping them of all committee appointments.

Oklahoma’s House Republicans have declined to criticize two of their fellow representatives with pending criminal charges but were quick to pass judgment last week on a Democrat who is the nation’s first non-binary state lawmaker.

The loss of the plant – and an estimated 3,500 jobs that over time would have come with it – stung lawmakers, who had au...
03/19/2023
Oklahoma lawmakers reflect on economic development loss | The Journal Record

The loss of the plant – and an estimated 3,500 jobs that over time would have come with it – stung lawmakers, who had authorized nearly $700 million in incentives for Volkswagen.

In the wake of news that Oklahoma had lost out to Canada as the site for a coveted electric vehicle battery production facility planned by Volkswagen, state lawmakers have undertaken to figure out why.

Regulators closed Silicon Valley Bank – the go-to lender for tech startups – on Friday after depositors rushed to withdr...
03/19/2023
Oklahoma experts weigh in as bank closures create fear | The Journal Record

Regulators closed Silicon Valley Bank – the go-to lender for tech startups – on Friday after depositors rushed to withdraw their funds all at once.

When regulators closed two banks over the weekend it broadcasted anxiety throughout the industry, despite the atypical nature of those two institutions, banking experts in Oklahoma said Tuesday.

An independently managed and unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Diamond owns the Bally Sports Region...
03/18/2023
Bally Sports owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy | The Journal Record

An independently managed and unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Diamond owns the Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks (Bally Sports).

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment last month.

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As a true business to business publication, we also engage with the community through a series of signature events and awards ceremonies, sparking discussion and recognizing innovative leaders. Throughout the year, our events include recognition of Health Care Heroes, Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs and Excellence in Construction and Real Estate, among many others.

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"More universities, including the University of Oklahoma, are making investments in reinforced rooms or storm shelters in student residence halls." (The Journal Record)
CJAC believes that SB 844 and similar legislation that would help fund diversion and treatment services through SQ781 are good public policy measures that should be preserved and expanded upon. Read more about how legislation can impact criminal justice reform in our latest The Journal Record
NeoHealth CEO Scott Rosenthal was named a 2023 Healthcare Hero by The Journal Record! Scott has led NEO through a period of record growth, and today, it's one of the state's largest community health centers. Proud to accept this award on his behalf!
Congratulations to one of our own, Firefighter/Paramedic Blake Braden, who was a recipient of one of The Journal Record’s Healthcare Heroes Award!
We are incredibly proud to honor and recognize our own Blake Braden tonight at the The Journal Record's Health Care Heroes banquet! Blake works tirelessly to improve the lives of the members of our communities all across Oklahoma through his passion, purpose, and determination. His drive and dedication has made a HUGE impact across the entire state and we are honored to celebrate his achievements and success tonight!

The recognition program, now in its fourth year, honors individuals who go above and beyond to help make Oklahoma a healthier, safer, and happier place to live and work.

“The champions of Oklahoma’s health care industry deserve our recognition and gratitude,” said Journal Record Editor Joe Dowd. “The fourth class of Health Care Heroes represents diverse talent, expertise and a commitment to excellence in their endless pursuit to help others.”

Blake’s story is also featured in a commemorative magazine inserted in The Journal Record’s issue available tomorrow, 24 March.

Blake’s life of service began when he was a child, growing up in the heart of rural Ponca City, Oklahoma. He remembers feeling fortunate to be in situations that allowed him to help and serve others and, as a young person, volunteered at local hospitals, served with Boy Scouts of America and participated in his local church youth group. Blake knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career that allowed him to continue on this service-oriented path. In high school, he had a close friend who worked as a volunteer firefighter and helped Blake get his foot in the door with the local department. That gave a glimpse into a new world and inspired him to build a successful career as a first responder.

It wasn’t long before he found his stride in the fire and EMS arena. For the last four years, he has worked for Heartland Medical Direction, where he now serves as the Chief Operating Officer.

In the last two years, Blake has been instrumental in offering emergency medical education across the state of Oklahoma. During this time, he has provided emergency medical responder courses to more than 70 volunteer fire, EMS, and law enforcement responders across the state, helping citizens of rural Oklahoma.

While Blake may have a heart of gold, most don’t know he also has a million-dollar hand. He has had numerous surgeries and fusions on multiple fingers from a myriad of accidents over the years and feels extremely blessed to still have full capability of his hand.

Blake credits his high school friend, who helped inspire him to begin his career as a first responder, in addition to his family’s unending support, to his career’s success. He looks forward to continuing to do daily acts of service for people in and around the community.

When he’s not in the back of an ambulance or riding a fire engine, Blake can be found zooming down the ski slopes with his family during the winter months and soaking up the sun on Oklahoma lakes. Many only get a glimpse at Blake’s professional side, but personal time spent with his family and loved ones is what he cherishes most.


Our President, Harrison Williams, has been named to the 20th class of Achievers Under 40 by The Journal Record! 🎉

Harrison provides genuine leadership to those around him. He takes the time to listen, ensure employees have what they need, and provide mentorship. We're so glad the rest of the world now knows what we know - that Harrison is undeniably one of the best leaders in Oklahoma!

Additional congratulations are due, as Harrison was recently named to the Certification Committee for The National Demolition Association! 🙌

Congrats on all accounts, Harrison! We are all so very thankful for your dedication to your employees, your family, your community, and the industry. 🥇

You can read more about the 20th class of Achievers Under 40 here:
https://journalrecord.com/2023/03/04/announcing-journal-records-2023-achievers-under-40/
Earlier this week, The Journal Record featured our third close of Fund II, at $60 million of its $80 million target. Our total assets under management are now just under $100 million in less than three years. Read more: https://journalrecord.com/2023/03/20/cortado-ventures-reports-seed-fund-progress/
Earlier this week, The Journal Record featured our third close of Fund II, at $60 million of its $80 million target. Our total assets under management are now just under $100 million in less than three years. Read more: https://journalrecord.com/2023/03/20/cortado-ventures-reports-seed-fund-progress/
March is National Nutrition Month, and many of us know some of the basics when it comes to a good diet. Learn how combining a healthy diet with adequate physical activity and sleep can help you become and stay healthy as you age in the latest The Journal Record Office Visit: http://spr.ly/61803CLW6
March is National Nutrition Month, and many of us know some of the basics when it comes to a good diet. Learn how combining a healthy diet with adequate physical activity and sleep can help you become and stay healthy as you age in the latest The Journal Record Office Visit:
We are excited to announce that we have been selected to be in the top 5 for The Journal Record's 2023 Reader Rankings' "Best Tech Center for Workforce Development", "Best Event Meeting Facility", and "Best Paralegal Program"!

Voting is now open for top 3 until April 14, 2023. Get your votes in today, and vote Metro Tech! Keep in mind, you can vote more than once! 👇

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QPBCCFR

Thank you all so much for your nominations and your continued support of our district. 💙

We at TRF are feeling L☘️CKY on this St. Patrick’s Day, thanks to our wonderful supporters – THANK YOU for voting us as one of the top five Civil Litigation firms in OK! It's an honor to be among such prestigious firms. The Journal Record Reader Rankings identify and honor outstanding companies across the state of Oklahoma. The Journal Record’s 2023 Reader Rankings survey will be active through April 14th with daily voting available. We’d appreciate your support by visiting https://journalrecord.com/readerrankings/, scrolling to No. 60, Best Civil Litigation Law Firm, and checking off “The Rudnicki Firm”!
The Journal Record has named our Managing Director, David McAfee, as a 2023 Most Admired CEO honoree! 👏

Throughout our 20 years in business, David has shown unwavering commitment to his employees, his community, and his family. The selection committee looked for leaders who display vision, innovation, leadership, service, and financial performance - all of which David epitomizes 🌟 Congratulations, David, on the well-deserved recognition! 🎉

“Over the past few years, leaders have been challenged in unprecedented ways. The CEOs and CFOs we are honoring in 2023 have shown courage and confidence, humility and wisdom, in the ways they have led their companies.”
- Journal Record Editor, Joe Dowd.

Read more about the 2023 honorees here: https://journalrecord.com/2023/02/15/jr-announces-oklahomas-most-admired-ceos-and-cfos-2023/
The Redbud Classic is nominated for the The Journal Record’s Reader Rankings for the best local charitable event! Be sure to vote for your favorites every day through Friday, April 14.🏆🎊

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It’s that time of year again! 📣 Please vote for Timberlake Construction as the Best Construction Firm of the Year and Best Overall Leadership for the The Journal Record’s 2023 Reader Rankings!
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In honor of Women’s History Month, multiple members of OU Health and The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center faculty have been honored by The Journal Record’s Power List of Women in STEM 2023.

The honorees include Ashley Weedn, M.D., Childhood Obesity at OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center; Desiree Azizoddin, PsyD, assistant professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at OU College of Medicine and researcher at TSET Health Promotion Research Center; Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., George Lynn Cross Research Professor in Medicine and Associate Vice Provost for Clinical & Translational Science at OU College of Medicine and OMRF Vice President of Clinical Affairs; and Katrin Kuhn, Ph.D., assistant professor, Biostatics and Epidemiology at the OU Hudson College of Public Health.

These women were recognized for making an impact in their fields and driving Oklahoma forward. View the digitized print version of the Power List of Women in STEM edition of The Journal Record: https://www.pageturnpro.com/The-Journal-Record/107883-Power-List-Women-in-Stem-2023/sdefault.html#page/3
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