Oklahoma's workforce management system is on the cusp of significant change after both bodies of the state legislature passed a bill that will create an Oklahoma Workforce Commission.
"There is a lot of good work being done along Oklahoma's workforce pipeline, but there is nobody that walks into work every day with the job of coordinating the state’s workforce development entities. That needs to change"
"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."
HR and employment professionals from all over the state came to Oklahoma City to hear from Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and other lawmakers about bills that could affect their workplace and companies.
U.S. Senator James Lankford introduced legislation Thursday to make permanent a 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provision that allows businesses to fully expense new investments in the year of purchase.
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.
The proposition to legalize recreational marijuana failed when it was voted down by Oklahomans Tuesday.
Oklahoma is becoming more tax competitive, having risen in the Tax Foundation's national ranking.
A multipronged initiative to transform Oklahoma's workforce is underway at the State Capitol, and Gov. Kevin Stitt just announced the members of his Workforce Transformation Task Force.
Students at Tulsa Community College will soon have more help making sure they are on track for success after they finish in the classroom.
