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Survey: Oklahomans cutting spending as prices rise
A May survey of 645 Oklahomans found most households say everyday expenses have become harder to afford over the past year.
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Broken Arrow Chamber, BAEDC boards oppose SQ 832
The organizations said the measure’s automatic wage escalator would create long-term uncertainty for Oklahoma employers and workers.
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Oklahomans already cutting back on restaurants as SQ 832 debate continues
The findings add context to concerns from restaurant owners who say higher labor costs could force more price increases and hurt small businesses.
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Edmond restaurant owner says SQ 832 could hurt small businesses
Frank Santori, minority owner of Pho Bistro in Edmond, said the proposal would force difficult decisions on prices, jobs and restaurant operations.
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Elgin mayor warns SQ 832 could raise local fees, strain city budgets
JJ Francais said the minimum wage state question could create new cost pressure for municipalities, businesses and middle-class workers.
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Panelists warn SQ 832 could raise costs, reduce entry-level opportunities
A Greater Oklahoma City Chamber panel examined the potential economic effects of Oklahoma’s minimum wage state question.
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Survey: Economists warn minimum wage hikes could raise costs, hurt small businesses
A new survey of 166 U.S. economists found broad concern that higher minimum wages could reduce youth jobs, increase automation and make it harder for small businesses to stay open.
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Local Food for Schools Program signed into law
Senate Bill 985 creates a framework to connect Oklahoma schools with locally produced agricultural products.
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Oklahoma Country features SQ 832 spread
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau publication warns the minimum wage proposal could raise costs for farmers, ranchers, small businesses and consumers.
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Greater OKC Chamber raises concerns over SQ 832 structure
The Chamber says the proposal’s phased wage increases, expanded coverage and automatic CPI-W escalator could create long-term cost pressure for Oklahoma businesses.
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OCPA: Local officials warn SQ 832 could pressure local budgets
The report says current and former municipal officials are raising concerns that wage mandates could lead to higher taxes, utility rates or service cuts.
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Inside SQ 832: The inflation formula behind future wage increases
CPI-W is the federal index named in the ballot title for automatic annual minimum-wage increases beginning in 2030.