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Bill to ban cell phone use in Oklahoma schools passes House of Reps committee
The effort to stop students from using cell phones in Oklahoma schools gained momentum in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday.
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Workforce, tort reform, taxes top State Chamber of Oklahoma’s agenda
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.
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Study says excessive tort costs harmful to Oklahoma’s economy
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.
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Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum resigns
Dr. Kayse Shrum resigned from her position as Oklahoma State University president.
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Oklahomans get paper check tax refund option
The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office is giving Oklahomans a new option for how they receive their state tax refund.
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‘Oklahoma Forward’ plan to boost economy, protect families unveiled
Oklahoma Forward, a plan to revitalize Oklahoma's economy, enhance education, grow the workforce and protect Oklahoma families, was unveiled in the Oklahoma State Senate on Tuesday.
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Gov. Stitt’s State of State calls for income tax cut, business focus, announces DOGE-OK
Reducing Oklahoma's income tax and making Oklahoma a top business state were the main focuses of Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State address on Monday. He also announced the creation of DOGE-OK, inspired by President Donald Trump.
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ONEOK completes EnLInk Midstream acquisition
Oklahoma energy company ONEOK completed its strategic acquisition of EnLink Midstream, LLC (EnLink).
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Gov. Stitt focused on income tax cut, business growth, tort reform for Oklahoma in 2025
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says cutting the state's income tax, making Oklahoma the best state for business and enacting tort reform are some of his top priorities for 2025.
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Strategic plan to grow Oklahoma’s economy evaluated at State Capitol
A top legislative committee came together Tuesday to evaluate the progress of a strategic plan that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is developing to revitalize Oklahoma's economy.