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Oklahoma Readies $903 Million Road, Bridge Plan

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The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved a five-year, $903-million road and bridge improvement program. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved a five-year, $903-million road and bridge improvement program. New construction would occur on county roads in each of the 77 counties. Source: The Oklahoman.

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Regulators Issue Earthquake Directives to Oklahoma Fracking Operators

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magnitude quake, the third strongest earthquake in Oklahoma's history, hit the area this past Saturday, Oklahoma oil-and-gas regulators issued new operating regulations.

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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

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. On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Employers may have more room to appeal willful violations

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And now a ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission could encourage more companies to appeal willful citations in hopes of having them reduced to serious. An administrative law judge for the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission appeared to be following that same logic in a second case.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. 3911): This incentive was created to attract growth industries and sectors to Oklahoma in the 21st Century. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated Oklahoma incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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Pre-Qualification of Construction Managers – An Essential Ingredient for a Successful Project

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The states of Oklahoma and Texas contractor licensing boards, recognize the CPC professional qualification as acceptable to perform construction management work in their respective states. Chair AIC Constructor Certification Commission. Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, American Institute Constructors AC and/or CPC, etc.)