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U.S. private employers added an average of 12,000 jobs a week through Aug. 22
ADP’s preliminary data showed a modest pickup in job growth, though the pace remained below early June levels.
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Small-business optimism slips in August as economic expectations cool
NFIB’s national index remained above its historical average, while 35% of surveyed owners reported job openings they could not fill.
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U.S. adds 162,000 jobs as unemployment holds at 4.1%
August hiring outpaced the average monthly gain over the previous year, with growth in restaurants, local government education, and manufacturing.
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LOFT finds gaps in Oklahoma child care subsidy safeguards
Oklahoma’s program is unlikely to experience large-scale coordinated fraud, but a legislative review identified weaknesses in attendance tracking, eligibility verification, unpaid copayments, and the state’s response when fraud occurs.
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ONEOK report highlights emissions progress, infrastructure investment
The Tulsa-based energy company said it reached 82% of its 2030 emissions-reduction target for legacy assets while expanding its operations and technology investments.
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State Chamber literacy forum launches pilot, focuses on long-term implementation
Education leaders, lawmakers, and national experts examined how Oklahoma can turn recent reading reforms into lasting classroom change.
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State Chamber Research Foundation launches Oklahoma Literacy Initiative
Ten school districts will participate in the privately funded pilot focused on strengthening early reading instruction.
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Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on major Newcastle medical campus
The planned 160-acre development will include a hospital, outpatient care, research, medical training, and more than 5,500 employees at full buildout.
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Carvana operations support 760 Oklahoma jobs, $153 million in economic activity
A new report found the company’s reconditioning, logistics, auction, and retail operations generated nearly $19.5 million in state and local tax revenue in 2025.
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Clean-burning vehicle incentive turns Oklahoma energy into school savings
At Deer Creek Public Schools, a new compressed natural gas fueling system could save the district up to $400,000 annually while supporting Oklahoma jobs and second-chance employment.