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From the Editor: Serious work, real results
A Stillwater company built parts for Artemis II. A woman from Shawnee is alive because of OMRF research. This is what the pipeline looks like when it works.
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Opinion: A Company Oklahoma Can Be Proud Of — And a Future We Must Seize
This editorial was written by Chad Warmington, President and CEO of The State Chamber of Oklahoma There’s a quiet giant in our backyard, and it’s time we…
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Opinion: Building Oklahoma’s Future: Why Education and Healthcare Will Decide Our Economic Destiny
This editorial was written by Mark Funke, CEO of the Oklahoma Business Roundtable In 1991, Oklahoma stood at an inflection point. The state had…
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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 Oklahoma law sets less election days, counts on strong voter presence
Oklahoma's election system is due for an upgrade. While we rightfully pride ourselves on efficient, secure elections, the current patchwork of election dates, which span up to a dozen possibilities in odd-numbered years and up to eight in even-numbered years, creates confusion, decreases turnout and strains our election workers.
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U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice opines on small business, consumer choice
For too long, overregulation has had detrimental impacts on our economy. Businesses have been forced to navigate a maze of bureaucratic red tape rather than focusing on what they do best.
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EXCLUSIVE: Lt. Gov. Pinnell on investing in Oklahoma’s workforce
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell wrote an exclusive op-ed for Oklahoma Business Voice about the importance of investing in the state's workforce.
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Safeguarding future of manufacturing in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s economy depends on a strong manufacturing sector. Our state’s manufacturers are job creators, economic drivers, and pillars of local communities. But their success didn’t happen by accident—it was fueled by smart tax policies like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.
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Opinion: Expanding Oklahoma graduation requirements helps students become career-ready
High school graduation requirements in our state are closing career pathways instead of building them, but legislation currently waiting to be signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt will create more opportunities for all students and their futures.
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Special Session gives Oklahoma legislators opportunity to cut income tax, improve state’s business competitiveness
If Oklahoma legislators can put another win on the board by simplifying and cutting the income tax, they will fortify Oklahoma’s competitive position as we seek to become among the most competitive business states in the nation.
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SB 621 essential to refocusing, revitalizing workforce in Oklahoma
Oklahoma needs a singular workforce owner, a leading force that will set visions and goals to fulfill workforce needs, reduce administrative costs, eliminate wasteful duplication, align funding with goals that produce effective results and hold state entities accountable for failures and shortcomings. Senate Bill 621 presents a plan that will establish leadership and bring the state’s workforce into alignment.
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Complicated tax code hindering Oklahoma’s growth, change needed now
Oklahoma is a land of possibility. It can grow into a thriving economy that stands at the forefront of American industry. It can be a premiere destination for top companies to expand and relocate and a place where exciting, new companies begin their story. But that growth won’t happen until integral parts of the state’s tax system are improved.