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Historic education package passes easily through Oklahoma Legislature, headed for Gov. Stitt’s signature
A historic reform package that will invest $625 million in Oklahoma's educational system is on its way to becoming law.
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Historic Oklahoma $625 million education package agreed upon, Gov. Stitt, Senate and House leaders stand united
State leaders came together in unity Monday to announce a historic education package that will provide hundreds of millions of dollars to schools across the state and give every teacher a significant pay raise.
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State Chamber talks workforce development with Oklahoma Senate
"I think a high tide raises all ships. So we want to make sure that we're creating a competitive business environment, support what we've got, grow what we've got, and then bring in new entities as well."
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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt lauds final passage of bill giving tax credits to parents of private, charter school students
A bill that gives tax credits to Oklahoma parents who send their children to private and charter schools cleared its final legislative hurdle.
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Oklahoma workforce revitalization bill passes House, goes to conference committee after title stricken
A workforce revitalization bill that creates an Oklahoma Workforce Commission passed the House of Representatives, but it now must be considered by a legislative Conference Committee.
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Bill to expedite CDL testing on fast track to Gov. Stitt’s desk after passing Oklahoma Senate
A bill that aims to hit the brakes on the truck driver shortage in Oklahoma is cruising to Gov. Kevin Stitt for final approval.
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Oklahoma Senate Finance Committee passes crucial tax bills
The Oklahoma Senate Finance Committee met Monday and passed several bills that are crucial to reshaping Oklahoma's tax system.
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Bills to strengthen childcare access, keep parents in workforce succeed in Oklahoma House of Representatives
The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed two bills that seek to expand childcare access and keep parents in the workforce.
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Oklahoma Senate passes bill to provide teachers, school employees childcare options
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.
Opinion
Op-Ed: Time to help Oklahoma businesses grow by eliminating franchise tax
In Oklahoma, we seek to create an environment where businesses can strive to grow free from unnecessary government interference while providing valuable goods and services to Oklahomans. Unfortunately, the state’s franchise tax, also referred to as the Capital Stock Tax, prevents some businesses from growing to their fullest potential, which in turn impedes businesses from creating jobs and expanding the state’s workforce.