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.
Senate Bill 985 creates a framework to connect Oklahoma schools with locally produced agricultural products.
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau publication warns the minimum wage proposal could raise costs for farmers, ranchers, small businesses and consumers.
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.
The report says current and former municipal officials are raising concerns that wage mandates could lead to higher taxes, utility rates or service cuts.
CPI-W is the federal index named in the ballot title for automatic annual minimum-wage increases beginning in 2030.
A UC Santa Cruz working paper found California’s $20 fast-food wage was followed by fewer worker hours, higher menu prices, expanded automation and pressure on independent restaurants.
Rep. Brian Hill’s workforce bill aims to connect education and earnings with a transparent, statewide list built on data, demand and real-world outcomes.
Interest rates remain unchanged after January meeting.
City Council approval moves the MAPS 4 stadium project into the construction phase, with work expected to begin this spring.
In a State Chamber interview, Gov. Kevin Stitt argues free enterprise drives opportunity and points to energy and faster permitting as key growth levers.
HB 2260 established targeted tax incentives to recruit and retain civil engineers. HB 2261 joined the Social Work Licensure Compact to expand access to care.
