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Edmond restaurant owner says SQ 832 could hurt small businesses
Frank Santori, minority owner of Pho Bistro in Edmond, said the proposal would force difficult decisions on prices, jobs and restaurant operations.
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Hilliary Communications marks Choctaw expansion
The Medicine Park-based telecommunications company held an April 23 ribbon cutting with local leaders and the Choctaw Chamber.
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Faces of Free Enterprise returns with higher education conversation
State Regents Chancellor Sean Burrage joined State Chamber Board Chair Rick Nagel to discuss capitalism, workforce and the role of higher education in Oklahoma’s economy.
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Elgin mayor warns SQ 832 could raise local fees, strain city budgets
JJ Francais said the minimum wage state question could create new cost pressure for municipalities, businesses and middle-class workers.
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Panelists warn SQ 832 could raise costs, reduce entry-level opportunities
A Greater Oklahoma City Chamber panel examined the potential economic effects of Oklahoma’s minimum wage state question.
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Inasmuch report highlights impact across education, human services, community life
The foundation awarded $44.4 million in 2024 and 2025, including major investments aligned with education, workforce and Oklahoma City’s long-term growth.
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Inflation rises 3.8% over the year in April
Energy, food and shelter helped drive the latest monthly increase, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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OU launches Project 200 to drive research, innovation and economic growth
The University of Oklahoma initiative will recruit 200 researchers by 2032, with Oklahoma business leaders calling it a major investment in the state’s competitiveness.
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Survey: Economists warn minimum wage hikes could raise costs, hurt small businesses
A new survey of 166 U.S. economists found broad concern that higher minimum wages could reduce youth jobs, increase automation and make it harder for small businesses to stay open.
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Local Food for Schools Program signed into law
Senate Bill 985 creates a framework to connect Oklahoma schools with locally produced agricultural products.