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EDMOND — Henry signs road bond measure
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Brad Henry has signed legislation authorizing $300 million in bonds to repair state roads and bridges.
Henry said the measure addresses a critical infrastructure problem that affects public safety and is a barrier to economic development.
The governor says it makes sense to sell bonds and fix the state’s worse roads and bridges during a time of low interest rates and rapidly rising construction costs.
The road bonds are part of a $457 million bond package approved by legislators before they adjourned last month.
As part of the agreement, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will set aside $25 million in an account to repair county roads and bridges.
Newborns get education college boost
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A study being conducted in Oklahoma aims to determine the educational and economic impact of “seeding” college savings accounts for hundreds of newborn babies.
Under the project, $1,000 is being placed into savings accounts for each of the newborns for future college expenses.
The seven-year study is a collaboration between the state Treasurer’s Office and the Center for Social Development at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis.
Officials say the study could lead to national policy changes on increasing the number of college graduates.
As part of the SEED for Oklahoma Kids project, more than 1,300 newborns were randomly selected to receive the $1,000. They represent half of families agreeing to take part in the study.
“Being chosen to receive this SEED money made us take the time to fill out the paperwork and even put some additional money in an account for our son Samuel,” said Lisa Creed of Edmond.
“When you’re busy as parents you say, ‘Yeah we need to set up something,’ but your life is hectic and you just don’t get around to it,” she said.
State Treasurer Scott Meacham said the study puts Oklahoma in the forefront of influencing national policy on increasing the number of Americans who attend college.
Funding is coming from private resources and could total $2.3 million for Oklahoma families. As part of the study, the $1,000 deposits may be matched with up to $250 per year for four years, depending on income eligibility.
Parents of children not chosen to receive the $1,000 have agreed to periodic interviews of their saving behaviors so a comparison can be made with the winning families.
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Edmond bank agrees to improve policies, practices
State and federal regulators have given an Edmond bank a deadline for submitting a written plan to strengthen oversight of bank management and operations.
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Governor’s race brings in Edmond cash
Fervor for the 2010 gubernatorial race is bringing in a flood of money for political action committees.
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Panel tables county jail issue
An advisory panel Friday rejected a recommendation calling for county commissioners to pursue a new estimated $330 million jail, then voted to revisit the issue at a later date.
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Ex-Quest CEO pleads to false certification
A former Quest CEO admitted he failed to disclose his unlawful diversion of $10 million in SEC filings, U.S. Attorney Sanford Coats announced Friday.
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McLinn graduates basic
Air Force Airman 1st Class Kory D. McLinn graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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Edmond Baha’i to support imprisoned leaders
A special devotional gathering is slated for Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Edmond Baha’i Center, 321 East Campbell Drive, just west of the University of Central Oklahoma clock tower.
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2-6 Calendar
Edmond community events
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A University of Central Oklahoma student will claim the title of Miss Black UCO at 7 p.m. in the UCO Mitchell Hall Theater. Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Services and the Black Student Association, the pageant awards the winner a $1,600 scholarship and gift basket, the first runner up an $800 scholarship and the second runner up a $600 scholarship. -
2-6 Calendar: Edmond senior center
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10 a.m.: Advisory Committee Meeting
1 p.m.: *Beginning Tap
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Edmond school board candidates face voters
Two Edmond Board of Education candidates for District 5 faced off Thursday evening as more than 50 people listened to their views on issues important to voters.
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