OU Health Campus has cracked the nation’s Top 100 in @NIH funding for the first time — a record high for @UofOklahoma and the state. The university jumped 31 spots in three years to No. 98, driven by $80.9M in federal support.

#ICYMI: Five Oklahoma‑based organizations have been named to @Forbes 2026 America’s Best Large Employers.

Energy, workforce, health policy in 60 seconds. Tinker gets 96 MW. HB 2398 ties credentials to ROI and demand. HB 1161 allows 6 actuarial reports per year. Watch the Roundup, then read more: https://t.co/OhnbJ0GMjD

What the Supreme Court tariff ruling means for #Oklahoma businesses.

Cortado Ventures has stood up a new $10M angel fund dedicated to Oklahoma‑based startups, targeting the earliest stages where founders often face the widest capital gap. https://t.co/GbQ4NxNCTA

OG&E today commissioned a new 96‑MW natural gas power plant at Tinker Air Force Base, strengthening energy resiliency for the installation and supporting rapid population and economic growth across the Oklahoma City region.

“I am honored to be sworn in as the newest state representative,” Travis said. “I promise to represent House District 35 well and continue working hard for rural Oklahoma."

A red cardinal on a desk. A data test for degrees. Rep. Brian Hill’s HB 2398 would publish a statewide list of “credentials of value” so students see ROI before they spend. Our feature: the bird, the bill, and the why.

Burger Barn: A new burger joint is slidin’ into NOKC. @SmallsSliders local group signed a multi‑unit deal after opening Tulsa’s first “Can” in Sept. 2025.

More interviews dropping tomorrow! 👀 Be sure to tune-in tomorrow at 12 and 2 p.m. as we go LIVE on Facebook to premier interviews with candidates running for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner!

Meatball lovers, rejoice! @IKEAUSA will open its first Oklahoma store in Tulsa as part of its 2026 U.S. expansion. The 51,000‑sq‑ft small‑format location is planned for Tulsa Hills Shopping Center.

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“Turn the dial too high and the system catches everything; too low and it catches nothing.” — Amy Kjose on setting a fair, predictable liability climate for employers and patients.

HB 4420 advanced from the House A&B Education Subcommittee 8–2 today. The bill tightens the Strong Readers Act with earlier screening, science‑of‑reading interventions and a firmer 3rd‑grade proficiency bar. Next stop: full A&B. Read:

“We see tremendous opportunity ahead—both here in #Oklahoma City and across the country.”

Looking for hands‑on automotive work? @Carvana OKC hiring event is Feb. 14, 8 a.m.–noon—detailers, techs, and paint/body roles, with on‑site interviews and select sign‑on bonuses. 5500 S Rockwell Ave.

January’s jobs report points to a labor market that’s still adding positions while unemployment holds roughly steady. Hiring was led by health care and construction, with federal government and financial activities moving lower.

“Kristin Jarman’s diverse background from prosecutor and public defender to administrative law judge and municipal judge makes her exceptionally qualified to serve Murray County,” Stitt said.

Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Large Employers is out. Our quick take: #Oklahoma is on the board—see which employers made it and how @Forbes / Statista built the list.

Bechtel will lead preparatory engineering for the planned Inola primary aluminum plant from EGA + Century Aluminum—the first new U.S. smelter since 1980.