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$5 billion, 15-year longrange plan which identifies and addresses ongoing highway infrastructure needs to improve access to communities across the Oklahoma turnpike network.

Stitt said the plan has contributed to 100 miles of road improvements and 53 miles of new roads. He hopes to cut commute times for Oklahomans so they will want to stay in the state.

One goal of the plan is to make the turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa completely six lanes, Stitt said.

An Oklahoma office has been established in Washington D.C. in the Hall of States.

“We were one of the

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few states that didn’t have one,” he said.

In fact, Oklahoma had lost a $60 million grant.

“If we had had an office, we wouldn’t have lost that,” Stitt said.

Oklahoma has several billion in savings. Education is a priority.

The governor said it is also important to create a smaller government by lowering income and grocery taxes.

But, unfortunately, he said, it isn’t always easy to get things done.

“The way government works,” Stitt said, “is everyone is afraid to make decisions. Everyone wants to point fingers.”

Food Bank seeks young professionals

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeking young professionals, aged 24 to 40, to apply for Leadership Council Group IX. Applications are due April 17. Leadership Council brings together young professionals seeking to get involved in their community and state through engagement with the Regional Food Bank. Group members volunteer their time and creativity to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Oklahoma and increase the visibility of the Regional Food Bank.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit rfbo.org/leadershipcouncil to learn more and to apply. Applicants will be notified about acceptance the week of June 5. If you have questions, contact Dominique Ward, director of community engagement at the Regional Food Bank, at dward@rfbo.org or by phone at 405-6003180.