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U.S. adds 29,000 jobs in September as hiring slows
Unemployment edged up to 4.2%, while ADP’s separate report estimated a stronger gain of 90,000 private-sector jobs.
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U.S. household income rises as official poverty rate falls
Census reports show stronger inflation-adjusted income in 2025, though gains did not reach every part of the income distribution.
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Small-business optimism slips in August as economic expectations cool
NFIB’s national index remained above its historical average, while 35% of surveyed owners reported job openings they could not fill.
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Bice joins bipartisan Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus
New House coalition will focus on economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and smarter regulation.
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Economist warns SQ 832 could hurt entry-level workers
Byron Schlomach argues SQ 832 could reduce early work opportunities for young and lower-skilled workers while creating long-term workforce consequences.
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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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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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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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Oklahoma Breaks Record with Nearly $14 Billion in New Capital Investment
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (OBV) — Oklahoma has set a new benchmark for economic growth, with the state surpassing $13.7 billion in new capital investment…