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Oklahoma Decides to host second Election Night livestream
The Aug. 25 broadcast will provide live results and analysis as Oklahoma voters decide statewide, legislative, and local runoff races.
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Panelists warn SQ 832 could raise costs, reduce entry-level opportunities
A Greater Oklahoma City Chamber panel examined the potential economic effects of Oklahoma’s minimum wage state question.
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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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“Are we for education or against it?” Pugh presses Senate on HB 3372
The bill creates new charter-school facilities financing tools, including a revolving loan fund and a bond credit enhancement program with a State Aid intercept mechanism.
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Stitt vetoes SB 2074, citing drug reimbursement costs
The governor said the measure would rewrite Oklahoma’s prescription drug reimbursement formula and function as a “hidden tax” through higher premiums and health care costs.
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Stitt signs SB 1778, launching sweeping Strong Readers overhaul
The measure expands early screening and interventions and sets a new proficiency pathway aimed at lifting third-grade reading outcomes statewide.
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State Leaders Launch “Oklahoma Competes” to Boost Economic Competitiveness
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Business, civic and legislative leaders gathered Monday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum as The State Chamber of…
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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…
Opinion
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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Oklahoma Technology Alliance to lead state to next frontier of tech growth
The State Chamber is launching the Oklahoma Technology Alliance, uniting companies to super charge innovation and technological growth in the state.