Tuesday, May 31, 2022

I commend the legislature's passage of the PREP Fund and REAP program. These important statutes will help rural communities develop industrial parks and build necessary infrastructure, bringing new jobs and better quality of life to our state. You all are doing the people’s work. https://t.co/VUILOy2tF7

I commend the legislature's passage of the PREP Fund and REAP program. These important statutes will help rural communities develop industrial parks and build necessary infrastructure, bringing new jobs and better quality of life to our state. You all are doing the people’s work. https://t.co/VUILOy2tF7


May 31, 2022 at 10:40AM

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Honored to speak & meet Gold Star Families at the Memorial Day Field of Heroes. The display of empty boots represent OK's fallen service members. Our wars have won for us every hour we live in freedom. Please find a Memorial Day service this weekend to remember & say thank you. https://t.co/QamEEqTKdq

Honored to speak & meet Gold Star Families at the Memorial Day Field of Heroes. The display of empty boots represent OK's fallen service members. Our wars have won for us every hour we live in freedom. Please find a Memorial Day service this weekend to remember & say thank you. https://t.co/QamEEqTKdq


May 28, 2022 at 04:18PM

RT @OKTourismWorks: Tonight, see why the Summit OKC Silos in #OKC is one of the most distinctive climbing venues in the country; visit the Maritime Education Center at the Port of Catoosa; Mahota Textiles in Sulphur; Pinkitzel and the Sky Gallery in #Tulsa and the Red Bird Coffee House in Yukon! https://t.co/suZBUJx7y3

RT @OKTourismWorks: Tonight, see why the Summit OKC Silos in #OKC is one of the most distinctive climbing venues in the country; visit the Maritime Education Center at the Port of Catoosa; Mahota Textiles in Sulphur; Pinkitzel and the Sky Gallery in #Tulsa and the Red Bird Coffee House in Yukon! https://t.co/suZBUJx7y3


May 28, 2022 at 11:16AM

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Great discussion with the @BixbyChamber. This group is doing an excellent job promoting Bixby to potential new businesses and residents. Over the past decade, Bixby grew by 57%, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the state and the 2nd fastest growing in the Tulsa area https://t.co/4HrXJvZjI9

Great discussion with the @BixbyChamber. This group is doing an excellent job promoting Bixby to potential new businesses and residents. Over the past decade, Bixby grew by 57%, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the state and the 2nd fastest growing in the Tulsa area https://t.co/4HrXJvZjI9


May 26, 2022 at 11:34AM

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

RT @AndreaEger: Teacher killed in Uvalde, Texas school shooting identified https://t.co/kIA939Oy5V https://t.co/sazqlC6PIH

RT @AndreaEger: Teacher killed in Uvalde, Texas school shooting identified https://t.co/kIA939Oy5V https://t.co/sazqlC6PIH


May 24, 2022 at 07:47PM

Monday, May 23, 2022

Was great being on @KREFsports last week to talk about the economic benefit of sporting events in the state of Oklahoma. Give it a listen. https://t.co/3g7Cs6ZkFe https://t.co/TD4ezqxiWE

Was great being on @KREFsports last week to talk about the economic benefit of sporting events in the state of Oklahoma. Give it a listen. https://t.co/3g7Cs6ZkFe https://t.co/TD4ezqxiWE


May 23, 2022 at 12:41PM

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Historic week in the 918- PGA, Ironman, and BMX National Championships. Thank you to all those who made it a success! #OkieProud https://t.co/ygdkayxSi6

Historic week in the 918- PGA, Ironman, and BMX National Championships. Thank you to all those who made it a success! #OkieProud https://t.co/ygdkayxSi6


May 22, 2022 at 06:58PM

RT @BunkiePerkins: What an absolutely great week. So happy for Tulsa, Southern Hills, and everyone involved.

RT @BunkiePerkins: What an absolutely great week. So happy for Tulsa, Southern Hills, and everyone involved.


May 22, 2022 at 06:51PM

Oklahoma Playoff. Thank you. 🙏 #ratings #PGAChampionship2022

Oklahoma Playoff. Thank you. 🙏 #ratings #PGAChampionship2022


May 22, 2022 at 05:52PM

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Ep. 6 of #ALookAtOklahomaCareerTech features Nola Rodriquez, a student in @mycktc’s Practical Nursing program. Nola shares about the Caddo Kiowa Tech support system that has helped her to further her education while working and raising her seven children. https://t.co/pmlTzXqQN7

Ep. 6 of #ALookAtOklahomaCareerTech features Nola Rodriquez, a student in @mycktc’s Practical Nursing program. Nola shares about the Caddo Kiowa Tech support system that has helped her to further her education while working and raising her seven children. https://t.co/pmlTzXqQN7


May 19, 2022 at 01:56PM

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

We kicked off the PGA Championship in Tulsa with a discussion on Oklahoma’s economy and why our state is the best place to live, work, and play. I look forward to showing off Oklahoma to golfers and spectators from around the world. https://t.co/AvH0uFF2xy

We kicked off the PGA Championship in Tulsa with a discussion on Oklahoma’s economy and why our state is the best place to live, work, and play. I look forward to showing off Oklahoma to golfers and spectators from around the world. https://t.co/AvH0uFF2xy


May 18, 2022 at 03:00PM

Congrats to Rep. Dills on her legislation to create the Oklahoma Golf Trail. Enjoyed working with her on the idea. With outdoor recreation at all time highs across the country, it’s a perfect time to highlight the excellent golf across our state & the economic impact it'll create https://t.co/K8WjzG1tVt

Congrats to Rep. Dills on her legislation to create the Oklahoma Golf Trail. Enjoyed working with her on the idea. With outdoor recreation at all time highs across the country, it’s a perfect time to highlight the excellent golf across our state & the economic impact it'll create https://t.co/K8WjzG1tVt


May 18, 2022 at 09:20AM

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Have you watched episode five of #ALookAtOklahomaCareerTech yet? Curtis Gillis, a certified Truck Driver and Diesel Technology student at Central Technology Center, shares why he thinks more Oklahomans should consider CareerTech. Check it out. https://t.co/gEwsSwinSb

Have you watched episode five of #ALookAtOklahomaCareerTech yet? Curtis Gillis, a certified Truck Driver and Diesel Technology student at Central Technology Center, shares why he thinks more Oklahomans should consider CareerTech. Check it out. https://t.co/gEwsSwinSb


May 17, 2022 at 04:00PM

Applications for Cultivate OKC’s fall cohort are now open. Cultivate is a venture accelerator that invests in early-stage businesses and nonprofits. Through mentorship and investment, Cultivate is helping Oklahoma entrepreneurs to thrive. Apply at https://t.co/GYoOMRE2Cl.

Applications for Cultivate OKC’s fall cohort are now open. Cultivate is a venture accelerator that invests in early-stage businesses and nonprofits. Through mentorship and investment, Cultivate is helping Oklahoma entrepreneurs to thrive. Apply at https://t.co/GYoOMRE2Cl.


May 17, 2022 at 09:00AM

Monday, May 16, 2022

Over the weekend, a new Smithsonian exhibit opened in the historic town of Boley, Oklahoma. “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” highlights Black history and culture in rural America. This must-see exhibit will be open through June 25. Don’t miss it. https://t.co/POJQAwZcA2

Over the weekend, a new Smithsonian exhibit opened in the historic town of Boley, Oklahoma. “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” highlights Black history and culture in rural America. This must-see exhibit will be open through June 25. Don’t miss it. https://t.co/POJQAwZcA2


May 16, 2022 at 01:06PM

RT @ohheybai: .@CentralTechEdu is a top notch Tech School with some of the most dedicated staff and instructors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. What they do for Sapulpa and the areas beyond is invaluable. https://t.co/NWeIZKqaVl

RT @ohheybai: .@CentralTechEdu is a top notch Tech School with some of the most dedicated staff and instructors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. What they do for Sapulpa and the areas beyond is invaluable. https://t.co/NWeIZKqaVl


May 16, 2022 at 11:16AM

Sunday, May 15, 2022

RT @RealWillRogers: May 29, 1926 - "Oklahoma is the heart, it's the vital organ, of our national existence." - Will Rogers

RT @RealWillRogers: May 29, 1926 - "Oklahoma is the heart, it's the vital organ, of our national existence." - Will Rogers


May 15, 2022 at 12:32PM

Thursday, May 12, 2022

LT. GOVERNOR PINNELL CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF "A LOOK AT OKLAHOMA CAREERTECH" SERIES

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Mariah.Carter@ltgov.ok.gov

 

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Upon the release of the fifth “A Look at Oklahoma CareerTech” episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell celebrated the students and the clear top ten CareerTech system that exists in Oklahoma.

 

The series, which features interviews of current and former CareerTech students, has received 9.8k views and is informing people around the state about the life changing opportunities Oklahoma’s Top Ten CareerTech system offers.

 

“I am thrilled with the impact the ‘A Look at Oklahoma CareerTech’ series is making on our state,” said Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. “There are many Oklahomans looking to start or change their career path, and this series shows that going to a

LT. GOVERNOR PINNELL CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF "A LOOK AT OKLAHOMA CAREERTECH" SERIES from Newsroom

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Ep.5 of #ALookAtOklahomaCareerTech features Curtis Gillis, a @CentralTechEdu student who completed the Truck Driver Training program & is working on Diesel Technology certification. Curtis shares how Central Tech is preparing him to open his dream business https://t.co/gEwsSwinSb

Ep.5 of #ALookAtOklahomaCareerTech features Curtis Gillis, a @CentralTechEdu student who completed the Truck Driver Training program & is working on Diesel Technology certification. Curtis shares how Central Tech is preparing him to open his dream business https://t.co/gEwsSwinSb


May 11, 2022 at 05:49PM

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

In their lifetime, the PGA Tour has raised over $3 billion dollars for charity in towns across America. Give me the PGA Tour every week. https://t.co/YJGtWH2xkq

In their lifetime, the PGA Tour has raised over $3 billion dollars for charity in towns across America. Give me the PGA Tour every week. https://t.co/YJGtWH2xkq


May 10, 2022 at 09:01PM

Have you listened to the new episode of my Innovate That podcast yet? AJ Rosenthal and I discuss his company, @GGenomics, which uses bioinformatics to help determine a person's susceptibility to disease. Listen now at https://t.co/2MidMVuUL1. https://t.co/JnmrM47C2G

Have you listened to the new episode of my Innovate That podcast yet? AJ Rosenthal and I discuss his company, @GGenomics, which uses bioinformatics to help determine a person's susceptibility to disease. Listen now at https://t.co/2MidMVuUL1. https://t.co/JnmrM47C2G


May 10, 2022 at 01:28PM

Monday, May 9, 2022

We had a great turnout for my Broken Arrow Travel & Tourism Summit. Our tourism industry experts shared the value of community engagement with the arts. I spoke about marketing the state and the future of our tourism industry. We’ll be back this fall with more summits. #TravelOK https://t.co/io1OAPGOtl

We had a great turnout for my Broken Arrow Travel & Tourism Summit. Our tourism industry experts shared the value of community engagement with the arts. I spoke about marketing the state and the future of our tourism industry. We’ll be back this fall with more summits. #TravelOK https://t.co/io1OAPGOtl


May 09, 2022 at 01:58PM

Sunday, May 8, 2022

RT @jaredgallagher: Shoutout to @LtGovPinnell for sharing @RDGC_OK’s story on this year’s PGA Championship Director Bryan Karns in his weekly newsletter. If you haven’t yet read his story, I encourage you to! 🔗 - https://t.co/J58BcoNGLb https://t.co/HKrYVryc4M

RT @jaredgallagher: Shoutout to @LtGovPinnell for sharing @RDGC_OK’s story on this year’s PGA Championship Director Bryan Karns in his weekly newsletter. If you haven’t yet read his story, I encourage you to! 🔗 - https://t.co/J58BcoNGLb https://t.co/HKrYVryc4M


May 08, 2022 at 06:27PM

Come see America. #TravelOK https://t.co/baeiaOS9qd

Come see America. #TravelOK https://t.co/baeiaOS9qd


May 08, 2022 at 08:33AM

Saturday, May 7, 2022

@petroallianceOK https://t.co/bqqKBI6bLY

@petroallianceOK https://t.co/bqqKBI6bLY


May 07, 2022 at 02:38PM

RT @OKTourismWorks: TONIGHT: a preview of the newly renovated First National Center and the Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge in @VisitOKC; The Guitar Vault in @VisitShawneeOK; The Monastery at Forest Lake and see how Joseph’s Fine Foods in Drumright is keeping the town’s rich history alive thru great food! https://t.co/rnZUoYaKqE

RT @OKTourismWorks: TONIGHT: a preview of the newly renovated First National Center and the Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge in @VisitOKC; The Guitar Vault in @VisitShawneeOK; The Monastery at Forest Lake and see how Joseph’s Fine Foods in Drumright is keeping the town’s rich history alive thru great food! https://t.co/rnZUoYaKqE


May 07, 2022 at 11:10AM

Friday, May 6, 2022

Loved speaking and embarrassing my daughter & her film class at @jenksps yesterday as they were recognized & rewarded for their prize-winning documentaries in the CSPAN StudentCam competition. Congrats to these students and to the JHS Film program! #oklaed https://t.co/0unXP36hT4

Loved speaking and embarrassing my daughter & her film class at @jenksps yesterday as they were recognized & rewarded for their prize-winning documentaries in the CSPAN StudentCam competition. Congrats to these students and to the JHS Film program! #oklaed https://t.co/0unXP36hT4


May 06, 2022 at 06:05PM

LT. GOVERNOR MATT PINNELL ANNOUNCES RFP FOR NEW STATE PARK RESTAURANT CONTRACT

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: mariah.carter@ltgov.ok.gov

 

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – One week after accepting a larger oversight role of the agency, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, in his role as Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, today provided an update on the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. He also announced a new requests for proposal (RFP) for new state park restaurant concession contract(s).

 

“The transition is underway at Tourism and we’re committed to protecting the taxpayers at every turn,” said Lt. Gov. Pinnell. “We have filed a lawsuit against Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen to demand access to their financial records, and I am pleased that the Attorney General’s Office is representing the State in this matter. Tourism staff is also

LT. GOVERNOR MATT PINNELL ANNOUNCES RFP FOR NEW STATE PARK RESTAURANT CONTRACT from Newsroom

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Yesterday, I spoke at the National R3 Symposium in Broken Arrow about the economic development hunting, fishing, and shooting provide. In Oklahoma, anglers bring in $2.5 billion in revenue a year, and hunters provide $1.4 billion. Let’s continue to promote this crucial industry. https://t.co/zyZleEvtvw

Yesterday, I spoke at the National R3 Symposium in Broken Arrow about the economic development hunting, fishing, and shooting provide. In Oklahoma, anglers bring in $2.5 billion in revenue a year, and hunters provide $1.4 billion. Let’s continue to promote this crucial industry. https://t.co/zyZleEvtvw


May 04, 2022 at 01:09PM

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Proud to preside over the Veterans Appreciation Joint Session & honor Oklahoma veterans & service members. The number of veterans in the US is expected to reach 2.28 mill by 2031. Your service is appreciated in this state, & we vow to make Oklahoma the best place for you to live. https://t.co/e7EZ0zuASC

Proud to preside over the Veterans Appreciation Joint Session & honor Oklahoma veterans & service members. The number of veterans in the US is expected to reach 2.28 mill by 2031. Your service is appreciated in this state, & we vow to make Oklahoma the best place for you to live. https://t.co/e7EZ0zuASC


May 03, 2022 at 10:34AM

Monday, May 2, 2022

The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association and I have partnered to present my Spring Travel & Tourism Summit in Broken Arrow. Join us this Thursday for networking and discussions on community engagement and tourism development. Register at https://t.co/eNaH8pOuu7 https://t.co/Amzs3shru3

The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association and I have partnered to present my Spring Travel & Tourism Summit in Broken Arrow. Join us this Thursday for networking and discussions on community engagement and tourism development. Register at https://t.co/eNaH8pOuu7 https://t.co/Amzs3shru3


May 02, 2022 at 05:30PM

The Golfer’s Journal is a popular national membership org that does tourneys at some of the best courses in the country…& they added Boiling Springs in Woodward. Whether u play golf or not, this is a big economic boost for western Oklahoma and I’m thrilled to see it. https://t.co/QQ5D5eMSkb

The Golfer’s Journal is a popular national membership org that does tourneys at some of the best courses in the country…& they added Boiling Springs in Woodward. Whether u play golf or not, this is a big economic boost for western Oklahoma and I’m thrilled to see it. https://t.co/QQ5D5eMSkb


May 02, 2022 at 09:23AM