Oklahoma has a growing shortage of civil engineers, a concern that the State Legislature is working to address by incentivizing Oklahomans to enter the civil engineering field.
Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Oklahoma-based attorney and economist Marc Nuttle to head up his DOGE-OK initiative.
Newly-hired Oklahoma Workforce Commission CEO Kyla Guyette is looking forward to charting a new course to grow the state's workforce and make Oklahoma a top business state in the nation.
A bill that gives Oklahoma inmates the opportunity to obtain a driver's license before their release from prison will help grow Oklahoma's workforce, according to Rep. Brian Hill.
Gov. Kevin Stitt touted two bills this week, one to eliminate markups on certain goods, and the other to eliminate virtual school days. He also emphasized the need for workforce education and criticized Superintendent Ryan Walters' plan to check school children's immigration status.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to prohibit cell phone use in public schools, a major step in the growing movement to get students more focused on school work.
The Filmed in Oklahoma Act has generated over $531 million in direct economic impact for the state since it was signed into law in 2021.
A bill that allows professional storm chasers to obtain licensing through the state of Oklahoma passed a key legislative committee.
Oklahoma State Rep. Cody Maynard filed a bill that, if signed into law, would enable state savings accounts and pension funds to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin.
The cost of Oklahoma's turnpike tolls went up at the start of 2025. Now, a state legislator is calling for toll increases to receive legislative approval first.
