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Oklahoma film, TV industry generates over $500 million for state
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.
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Storm chasing licensing bill passes Oklahoma House Business Committee
A bill that allows professional storm chasers to obtain licensing through the state of Oklahoma passed a key legislative committee.
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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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‘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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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.
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Teacher raises, workforce, no cell phones in class focus of Oklahoma Senate Education Committee
The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee laid out a vigorous education agenda, promising to fight for teacher raises and career-readiness education that will help grow the state's workforce.
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Legislator wants Oklahoma savings accounts, pension funds to invest in Bitcoin
Oklahoma State Rep. Cody Maynard filed a bill that, if signed into law, would enable state savings accounts and pension funds to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin.