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ADP: Summer hiring remains active, but young workers face tougher labor market
Teen unemployment reached 14.6% in June, while pay growth for young workers returned to a more normal pace after post-pandemic spikes.
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Luke Reynolds serves as Public Affairs Director for the State Chamber of Oklahoma, where he leads strategic communications and advocacy initiatives to advance pro-business policies and strengthen Oklahoma’s economic climate. In this role, Luke crafts compelling narratives on complex legislative issues, manages editorial content for Oklahoma Business Voice, and collaborates closely with government affairs leaders to amplify the voice of Oklahoma’s business community at the Capitol.
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Express survey: Employers plan to hire, but nearly half cannot fill open roles
The Oklahoma City-based staffing company said hiring managers remain optimistic, even as talent shortages, AI, and economic uncertainty complicate workforce planning.
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Google announces $500,000 for Mayes County nonprofits and schools
The funding will support STEM education, technology access, veterans services, and classroom modernization in communities near Google’s Oklahoma data center.
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ODOT approves nearly $950 million county road and bridge improvement plan
The five-year plan includes upgrades to county-maintained roads and bridges in all 77 Oklahoma counties.
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Bluepeak passes 500,000 homes and businesses with fiber network across six states
The company said privately funded expansion includes communities across Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Wyoming.
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Warmington: Higher education must align programs with Oklahoma workforce needs
In an Oklahoman guest column, the State Regents chair pointed to program reviews and a new performance funding model as part of a broader effort to strengthen student outcomes.
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Jonathan Curtright named president and CEO of OU Health
Curtright succeeds founding CEO Richard Lofgren after serving nearly four years as chief operating officer of Oklahoma’s academic health system.
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U.S. job growth slows in June as unemployment holds at 4.2%
Hiring gains were led by education and health services, while leisure and hospitality posted another month of weak job growth.
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Mustang student wins Oklahoma Civics Bee, advances to national competition
Eighth-grader Jessica Mabry’s proposal to create safe spaces for students facing mental health challenges earned first place in the state competition.
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Chris Anoatubby sworn in as Chickasaw Nation governor
Anoatubby succeeds his father, Bill Anoatubby, following nearly 30 years of service to the Chickasaw Nation.