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.
The effort to stop students from using cell phones in Oklahoma schools gained momentum in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday.
The State Chamber of Oklahoma is championing workforce, education, childcare, tort reform and tax reform bills this legislative session in its ongoing mission to make Oklahoma one of the top business states in the nation.
A study from one of the nation's top economic and financial analysis firms found that excessive tort costs are harmful to Oklahoma's economy and detrimental to a business' ability to grow.
Dr. Kayse Shrum resigned from her position as Oklahoma State University president.
