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- ↑ "Governor Stitt Appoints Dr. Deborah Shropshire to Serve as Executive Director of Oklahoma Human Services". OU News . January 10, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ Pfeifer, Sierra (22 August 2024). "Director of Oklahoma Human Services resigns after less than two years in position". KOSU . Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ Carter, M. Scott; Gerard, Jordan (August 20, 2024). "Deborah Shropshire out as state Human Services chief; resignation follows meeting with governor". The Oklahoman . Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Governor Stitt Announces Dr. Shropshire as Human Services Secretary, Thanks Secretary Brown for His Service". Governor of Oklahoma . July 11, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ Wheeler, Graycen (June 18, 2024). "Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt quietly replaces cabinet with 'chief advisors'". KOSU . Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ Murphy, Emma (August 20, 2024). "Director of Oklahoma Human Services department to leave agency". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ Weber, Andy (August 21, 2024). "Director of Oklahoma Department of Human Services stepping down". KOCO . Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ Carter, M. Scott (August 23, 2024). "DHS director's resignation not tied to Woolley state custody case, governor's office says". The Oklahoman . Retrieved November 27, 2024.
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