5 ways Oklahoma is reshaping its future faster than you think
- Oklahoma is quietly becoming a national leader in geothermal energy, with new projects tapping into underground heat to power homes and businesses—cutting energy costs by up to 30% in pilot communities.
- The state just launched a unique "digital driver's license" pilot in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, making it the first in the region to let residents store their ID on smartphones and use it at airports and police stops.
- Oklahoma's new "Working Rural" initiative is giving $10,000 tax credits to remote workers who move to small towns, reversing population decline in over 20 counties since January.
- The Oklahoma State University research team has discovered a way to turn discarded chicken feathers into biodegradable plastics, potentially slashing waste from the state's massive poultry industry.
- A surprising new law now requires all public schools in Oklahoma to offer free mental health telehealth sessions to students and staff, boosting attendance rates by 15% in the first three months.