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Inflation rose 4.2% over the year in May, BLS reports
The latest Consumer Price Index report shows energy costs drove much of the monthly increase, while CPI-W, the index tied to SQ 832’s future wage escalator, rose 4.4% over the year.
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Select Oklahoma recognizes 2026 Economic Development Legislative Champions
The organization recognized lawmakers who earned 100% scores on legislation tied to business growth, workforce readiness, infrastructure, and statewide competitiveness.
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Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby announces retirement
Anoatubby will resign June 26 after nearly four decades as governor, with Lt. Gov. Chris Anoatubby set to assume the role.
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State Chamber Survey: Oklahomans value teen work, early job opportunities
New data shows strong support for part-time and summer jobs for teenagers as voters prepare to decide SQ 832.
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Mississippi Governor says increased literacy has led to economic development opportunities
Reeves will discuss Mississippi’s education gains, workforce strategy, and the connection between student outcomes and long-term economic competitiveness.
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State Chamber: Drummond filing threatens Oklahoma’s ability to win transformational projects
The State Chamber said Oklahoma can protect clean air and water without allowing political gamesmanship to undermine major advanced manufacturing and national-security investments.
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OU Polytechnic Institute receives $1M Google grant for cybersecurity clinic
The Tulsa-based clinic will provide faculty-supervised risk assessments for small manufacturers, nonprofits and tribal businesses.
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Greater Enid Chamber board expresses opposition SQ 832
The chamber cited concerns about automatic inflation-based increases, eliminated exemptions and the measure’s potential impact on small businesses and regional communities.
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WSJ columnist warns teen job market is weakening
A Wall Street Journal opinion column argues that fewer teenagers are getting early work experience at a time when entry-level summer jobs are becoming…
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SQ 832’s automatic wage escalator could outpace Oklahoma inflation
Recent data show the national CPI-W can run hotter than Oklahoma’s own regional inflation measure, turning an index mismatch into higher labor costs.