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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 middle schoolers shine in National Civics Bee
Five of the state's brightest middle school students competed in Oklahoma's 2024 National Civics Bee competition, with one student winning $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national championship.
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Tulsa International Airport breaks ground on James M. Inhofe Air Traffic Control Tower Complex
Ground was broken at Tulsa International Airport on a new air traffic control tower complex that will honor the late James Inhofe, a U.S. senator who championed aviation in Oklahoma.
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National Civics Bee-sponsored competition this week in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma's best and brightest students will gather in Oklahoma City on Wednesday to compete in Oklahoma's finals for the 2024 National Civics Bee.
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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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RIED Report gives Oklahoma Legislature ‘C’ on pro-growth voting
The Oklahoma Legislature, as a whole, received a passing but not high grade when it comes to supporting legislation that will grow the state's economy and workforce, according to this year's RIED Report.
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OBV One-on-One: Business leader says State Chamber’s role in Oklahoma business development vital
Veteran business leader G. Carl Gibson spoke with Oklahoma Business Voice about The State Chamber's efforts to help Oklahoma's business community. He also discussed ways in which the state can better facilitate business and economic growth.
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SQ 832 supporters submit petition in pursuit of minimum wage increase
The petition behind State Question 832 (SQ 832), a ballot initiative that seeks to raise the minimum wage, was submitted to the Oklahoma Secretary of State's Office with nearly 180,000 signatures supporting it.
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Oklahoma teen who aspires to become pilot receives Inhofe FAA Knowledge Test Scholarship
An Oklahoma teen who dreams of soaring the skies as a commercial pilot received the Senator James M. Inhofe FAA Knowledge Test Scholarship to aid her in reaching her career destination.
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Former Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe dies at 89
Jim Inhofe, Oklahoma's longest-serving U.S. senator, has died at age 89.