Following months of debate on hundreds of bills, the Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die May 26. Despite the disagreements between the House, Senate and governor on major education reform, officials with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber said the session was highly successful with respect to accomplishing the Chamber’s legislative priorities.
What figures to be yet another outstanding athletic event for Oklahoma City and sure to draw record-breaking crowds, the 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s College World Series runs June 1-9 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium.
Business is booming at Will Rogers World Airport as Oklahoma City saw 391,389 passengers last month, a record for March. That’s 22% higher than the same time last year and 10.6% higher than the previous record set in 2019.
You could be footsteps away from reaching your destination throughout Oklahoma City. If you need a break from the daily commute or want to explore the city in another fashion, EMBARK is here to take you on a carefree journey!
Get an update on legislative action with regard to several Chamber priorities during the first part of the legislative session.
A series of open house discussions on upcoming MAPS 4 projects will continue to be held throughout February, gathering input on EMBARK Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and MAPS 4 Neighborhood and Community Parks.
Oklahoma City was ranked as more affordable than every other city on the list due to its relatively low housing costs and overall cost of living. The site’s evaluations came from a metric system, which graded cities on a 100-point scale – 100 representing the best possible score. With each of the four included categories representing 25% of the overall grade, the site then broke each category down into specific qualities.
RIVERSPORT OKC has announced plans for a $1.4 million Oklahoma Trailhead and Bike Park project to coincide with the city’s recent expansion of its trail system. Once completed, cyclists will be able to make a 45-mile loop around Oklahoma City on paved trails, in addition to mountain bike trails and jump lines.
