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House Rules Committee unanimously approves bill to create Oklahoma Workforce Commission
An integral part of a comprehensive plan to restructure Oklahoma's workforce cleared another legislative hurdle.
Author: Hicham Raache
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Oklahoma parents, businesses feeling brunt of childcare center shortage
Parents struggle each day to maintain a job while ensuring their children receive proper care and supervision. Data shows that many parents have quit their job because they cannot find a nearby or affordable childcare facility to which they can entrust their child's wellbeing during work hours.
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Oklahoma Senate Finance Committee passes crucial tax bills
The Oklahoma Senate Finance Committee met Monday and passed several bills that are crucial to reshaping Oklahoma's tax system.
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Franchise business growth expected to continue in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has seen continuous growth in franchise establishments over the past few years, expanding the state's economy and workforce, and that growth is expected to continue this year.
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Innovation expansion funds available to Oklahoma companies
Oklahoma companies have the opportunity to apply for state funds set aside to help the workforce grow while diversifying the economy. But the application deadline is coming up soon.
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ARPA funds drive infrastructure development, growth in Ardmore
American Rescue Plan Act funds are making a difference in Ardmore, providing the Ardmore Industrial Airpark long-needed water treatment infrastructure improvements that will meet the needs of major future developments.
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Sen. James Lankford submits legislation to make new investment tax cuts for businesses permanent
U.S. Senator James Lankford introduced legislation Thursday to make permanent a 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provision that allows businesses to fully expense new investments in the year of purchase.
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2023 OKHR Conference to deliver human resources education, nightlife fun
Human resources specialists will gather in Oklahoma City for FunHR! 2023 OKHR Conference, an annual conference that spotlights invigorating approaches to HR while throwing in fun activities and excursions.
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More students than ever before joining Oklahoma CareerTech organizations, developing future work skills
Oklahoma CareerTech student organization (CTSO) membership is at an all-time high, promising an exciting future for the state's workforce.
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Hilliary executive appointed to Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, excited to aid with modernization
A top Hilliary Communications executive with many years in the banking industry is the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission's newest commission member.