The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed two bills that seek to expand childcare access and keep parents in the workforce.
A bill that seeks to help teachers and school employees remain in the workforce by providing them better access to childcare is making its way through the Oklahoma State Legislature.
State officials and banking leaders are reassuring Oklahomans that the Sooner State is not at risk of financial catastrophe following the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, which caused widespread concern among banking clientele across the nation.
The proposition to legalize recreational marijuana failed when it was voted down by Oklahomans Tuesday.
A national spotlight was shined upon Oklahoma Thursday when The New York Times published a feature article on the Sooner State's growing reputation as a go-to destination for companies looking to expand.
Oklahomans will head to the polls next week to vote on whether recreational marijuana use should be legalized in the state, a change which business experts and farming advocates say would be detrimental to Oklahoma's business communities.
AT&T made a significant donation to Muscogee Nation students in the company's ongoing effort to expand digital connectivity across Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives approved a $500 million education plan that aims to provide hundreds of millions of dollars to Oklahoma public schools, pay raises to teachers and tax credits to parents and guardians whose children attend private schools.
Two bills that aim to strengthen childcare access and help Oklahoma parents stay in the workforce both overcame their first legislative hurdle.
Gross receipts submitted to the Oklahoma State Treasurer reached a new high over the past 12 months, with a nearly $2 billion rise from the previous 12 months, but rising interest rates are causing concern over future economic growth.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says he will file a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration if the president does not withdraw a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that he says will harm farmers, ranchers and energy producers.
Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his annual State of the State address Monday, promoting an agenda focused on workforce, tax change and education and infrastructure development.
