Kennedy Thomason

Kennedy Thomason is a multimedia journalism student at Oklahoma State University. She is part of OSU’s student newspaper, The O’Colly, as a writer and editor. Kennedy is also a press competitor for Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature, where she took first place during the 2023 spring semester. She aspires to a career in political journalism after completing graduate school. 

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June 21, 2023
by Kennedy Thomason
DOE Investing Up to $13.5M to Give Shot in the Arm to Solar Sector

WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy is investing up to $13.5 million in job training partnerships to bolster the solar... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy is investing up to $13.5 million in job training partnerships to bolster the solar energy industry in 13 states. In a press release explaining the initiative, administration officials said the effort is particularly geared toward historically underserved communities. And it’s... Read More

June 20, 2023
by Kennedy Thomason
Travel Getting Back to Normal After Post-Pandemic Surge

WASHINGTON — After months of elevated domestic travel rates — a byproduct of demand pent up by the coronavirus pandemic... Read More

WASHINGTON — After months of elevated domestic travel rates — a byproduct of demand pent up by the coronavirus pandemic — crowds at the nation’s airports and other departure points appear to be returning to a pre-pandemic normal, while international travel rates continue their slow but... Read More

June 13, 2023
by Kennedy Thomason
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Eradicate Rural Child Care Deserts

WASHINGTON — Companion bills in the House and Senate represent a bipartisan effort to enhance rural child care by eradicating... Read More

WASHINGTON — Companion bills in the House and Senate represent a bipartisan effort to enhance rural child care by eradicating so-called “child care deserts.” The legislation, known as the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, would create six new programs to get U.S. Department of Agriculture... Read More

June 8, 2023
by Kennedy Thomason
DOE Unveils New Clean Hydrogen Strategy

WASHINGTON — Clean hydrogen is part of the latest effort to slow climate change, according to a new strategy released... Read More

WASHINGTON — Clean hydrogen is part of the latest effort to slow climate change, according to a new strategy released Monday by the Department of Energy.  The 97-page U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap outlines a plan for developing clean hydrogen in an attempt to... Read More

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