Senator Pugh recognized as Economic Development Advocate of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY – Each year, the Oklahoma Economic Development Council (OEDC) honors an outstanding legislator who has been a strong advocate for the future of economic development in Oklahoma. This year, Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, was chosen for his diligence in authoring legislation creating universal and reciprocal licensing and certification in the state, strengthening the aerospace and aviation industry, and helping teachers, trade licensees, and veterans’ families moving to Oklahoma continue in their field without dealing with unnecessary government red tape.

“I enjoy working with local communities to help address their workforce needs and strengthen their economic development efforts. In order to make Oklahoma as business-friendly as possible, we must attract new industries and help professionals be able to enter our workforce quickly and without unnecessary roadblocks that might keep them from moving to our great state,” Pugh said. “I’m honored to receive this award and will continue working to grow our state’s economy by attracting highly qualified workers to help fill employment gaps in our various industries.”

The OEDC is a statewide group of 80 economic developers who have honored legislators since 1996 for their economic development advocacy. Nominations are taken from the group at large and then the honorees are voted on by a committee of the group. For the past five years, both a representative and a senator have been honored at the annual Economic Development Day at the Capitol on Feb. 9.

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For more information, contact:  Sen. Pugh: (405) 521-5622 or Adam.Pugh@oksenate.gov

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