Wednesday's top stories:
• Education officials and House Democrats are slamming a recent 4-3 vote of the State Board of Education they say is designed to enrich corporate executives at the expense of public schools and students.
• Gov. Kevin Stitt announced this week that his administration will open an office in Washington, D.C., led by a new hire who will receive a $120,000 annual salary.
• The Oklahoma Blood Institute is calling on blood donors to give, noting it's safe to donate blood after receiving any of the currently available COVID-19 vaccines.
