Good morning Oklahoma. Here's what you need to know today.
Winter weather continues to impact the state as freezing drizzle and mixed precipitation moved across Oklahoma late Wednesday into Thursday morning. Meteorologists warned of slick roads throughout the day, with the primary threat being freezing drizzle and possible sleet or snow. Temperatures dropped into the low twenties, creating hazardous conditions for the morning and afternoon commute.
On the economic front, Oklahoma is seeing significant growth in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The state's ACES program announced over 322 million dollars in new investment and more than 610 new jobs across the sector. Major projects include a 22 million dollar facility at Fort Sill for rocket motor manufacturing that will create 100 jobs, and a 300 million dollar foreign direct investment from CBC Global Ammunition in Pryor that will bring 350 positions to the region. Long Wave Inc. in Oklahoma City is also expanding, hiring 100 new professionals for systems engineering roles.
In education news, Northern Oklahoma College in Enid is constructing a new Athletic Training and Education Center with support from a private-public partnership incentive. The two thousand square foot facility, opening in August 2026, will address Oklahoma's shortage of athletic trainers for K-12 schools, colleges, and hospitals throughout the state.
State lawmakers are tackling Oklahoma's teacher shortage with new legislation. Senators filed bills to create a Teacher Recruitment Academy and a Grow Your Own Educator Program, which would provide tuition and loan repayment assistance to school district employees pursuing teaching degrees.
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority opened a public comment period on proposed permanent rules implementing recently passed legislation. The comment period runs through January seventh, with an in-person meeting scheduled for January seventh at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
Looking ahead, listeners should watch for continued winter weather impacts and monitor school closure announcements. The OMMA public comment meeting on January seventh will be livestreamed and recorded on the Oklahoma State Senate website. Oklahoma's economy continues to strengthen with ongoing aerospace investments and workforce development initiatives shaping the state's future.
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