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Officials Say Wage Mandates Kill Jobs, Hurt Youth Workers
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — “We always want to make sure that we are growing jobs in Missouri. This is going to do the opposite…
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Workforce Issues in the Crosshairs for State Legislators
OKLAHOMA CITY — With workforce problems once again topping the list of concerns for Oklahoma business owners in 2025, members of the Oklahoma House…
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Lawmakers Explore Ways to Cut Red Tape for Workforce Housing
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Oklahoma lawmakers are taking a closer look at how state regulations may be standing in the way of developing more affordable…
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Legislators Hear ‘Hard Truths’ on Oklahoma’s Competitiveness
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — “It’s a wake-up call. It was kind of a slap in the face, to be honest with you,” said Rep.…
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Legislative Spotlight Shines on Workforce Problems
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Workforce issues top the list of concerns for Oklahoma business owners for the fourth straight year, according to the annual Business…
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State Leaders Applaud Fields as State Superintendent
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – State leaders are speaking out on the new head of Oklahoma State Department of Education. Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed…
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Opinion: Last Place in the Rankings That Matter Most
This editorial was written by Chad Warmington, President and CEO of The State Chamber of Oklahoma In Oklahoma, we know how to keep score.…
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New Website “Oklahoma Decides” Aims to Be Go-To Source for Election Candidate Info
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — With the 2026 election season on the horizon, a new digital hub is aiming to make it easier for Oklahomans…
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Major Legal Reform makes Oklahoma “Open for Business”
Oklahoma City (OBV) — Business and state leaders filled the Oklahoma State Capitol Tuesday to celebrate big legislatives wins from the 2025 session. Governor…
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Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh dies at age 98
State leaders are mourning the death of former four-term Oklahoma Governor George Nigh. The former governor died at the age of 98.