Oklahoma Business Voice has a new series in which we go in-depth in one-on-one interviews with the top political and business leaders in Oklahoma. Our first one-on-one installment features Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, who is in his final term as a state legislator. We spoke with Speaker McCall about tax reform efforts in the State Legislature and his legacy.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his annual State of the State address ahead of the start of the new legislative session, emphasizing the need for income tax cuts, business development and making students more career-ready.
A task force created by Gov. Kevin Stitt to investigate the benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) recently released its recommendations on the use of AI and other emerging technologies.
The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee gathered Wednesday to announce a slew of education bills which committee members say will build on last year's education reform efforts through teacher pay raises and getting more teachers in classrooms.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding whether State Question 832 (SQ 832), a ballot initiative that seeks to raise the minimum wage, should be stricken or allowed to go before voters in the upcoming November election.
Oklahoma CareerTech and the Department of Education are overhauling an online platform that connects students and adult job seekers to career training and apprenticeship opportunities.
The Oklahoma Legislature went into special session on Monday, but the Senate quickly adjourned, a move that Senate President Tempore Greg Treat announced last week and which Gov. Kevin Stitt blasted.
State Chamber of Oklahoma officials announced their agenda for the upcoming legislative session, giving their support to a range of bills that include economic development, income tax reform and growing the state's workforce through childcare reform and new educational pathways.
The ribbon was cut on Oklahoma's first Sam's Club distribution center during a ceremony attended by U.S. Congressman Frank Lucas and members of the Oklahoma Legislature.
Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Chickasaw Nation finalized new tobacco and vehicle tag and registration compacts on Monday, an accomplishment that was praised by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat.
