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Oklahoma legislators predominantly pro-growth in 2025

The Prosperity Tracker Legislative Scorecard shows that Oklahoma's state senators and representatives were predominantly pro-growth in how they voted on legislation concerning business, workforce and the economy in 2025.

Jul 9, 20253 min read
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ODMHSAS head fired, Pro Tem Paxton criticizes Gov. Stitt for ‘smear’

The Oklahoma Legislature removed Allie Friesen from her position as commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), a move that prompted heated words from Gov. Kevin Stitt, followed by criticism of Stitt's response.

Jun 2, 20259 min read
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Reindustrialize Oklahoma bill to attract business, jobs goes to Stitt

The Oklahoma Legislature is backing what is being touted as historic legislation that sets out to bring transformative capital investment and high-wage manufacturing jobs to the state and supports the development of a massive $4 billion primary aluminum production plant in the Tulsa Port of Inola.

May 27, 20255 min read