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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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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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California wage study offers warning as Oklahoma weighs SQ 832
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.
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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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Officials Say Wage Mandates Kill Jobs, Hurt Youth Workers
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — “We always want to make sure that we are growing jobs in Missouri. This is going to do the opposite…
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EXCLUSIVE: New Oklahoma Senate Democratic leader talks education, income tax and childcare
New Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt spoke with us about a wide range of issues, including education, work opportunities, child care, tax cuts and bipartisanship.
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Gov. Stitt sets date for statewide vote on SQ 832 minimum wage increase
Gov. Kevin Stitt set the date for a statewide vote on State Question 832, the ballot initiative to raise Oklahoma's minimum wage.
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SQ 832 Oklahoma minimum wage ballot initiative not likely for November general election
State Question 832, the ballot initiative to raise Oklahoma's minimum wage, is not expected to be up for vote in the November general election.
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Oklahoma Secretary of State verifies SQ 832 minimum wage petition signatures
The Oklahoma Secretary of State's Office verified the signatures submitted in support of State Question 832 (SQ 832), a ballot initiative that seeks to raise the minimum wage, and the Oklahoma Supreme Court is now reviewing the certification.
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Labor data shows overwhelming percentage of Oklahoma workers earn above state’s minimum wage
A petition is being circulated in Oklahoma to get a ballot initiative to raise the state's minimum wage on the November election ballot, but Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that a large percentage of Oklahoma workers already earn above the current minimum wage.