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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Saturday August 30, 2025 ( 4 items )  

Hamm Institute awards 8 seed grants to advance energy innovation at OSU
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 29 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Hamm Institute awards 8 seed grants to advance energy innovation at OSU * Media Contact: Dara McBee | Hamm Institute for American Energy | 580-350-7248 | dara.mcbee@hamminstitute.org The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University is putting fresh ideas to work. The institute awarded $200,000 in seed grants to OSU faculty members who are tackling some of the toughest challenges  more

Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Calls for Clarification on Workforce Pell Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Oklahoma Career and Technology Education, Stillwater, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing support for the implementation of Workforce Pell Grants while urging for clarity on specific program requirements. The state's system is committed to enhancing vocational training opportunities to better support both individuals seeking to improve their skills and the businesses that require a competent workforce. The organization,  more

Reclamation Awards Almost $2M for Norman Project Recreation Improvements -
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation awards almost $2M for Norman Project recreation improvements - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a construction contract $1.98 million to Big C Construction LLC, of Skiatook, Oklahoma, for recreation improvements at Lake Thunderbird State Park, part of Reclamation's Norman Project in central Oklahoma. The contract will support the de  more

Release: Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Welcomes NIH Director to Oklahoma City
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Release: Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Welcomes NIH Director to Oklahoma City * Oklahoma City, OK - Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya in Oklahoma City for a series of visits highlighting medical research and innovation breakthroughs. The visit included tours of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), Stephenson Cance  more