AAON and Tulsa airport leaders described the staffing consequences of unreliable care as House lawmakers examined a voluntary program splitting costs among employers, families, and the state.
Ten ventures pitched at Innovation Hall as Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s business accelerators connected rural entrepreneurs with potential investors and partners.
An Oklahoma interim study examined how child care shortages affect hiring, employee attendance, and business growth, and the role employers could play in expanding access.
Unemployment edged up to 4.2%, while ADP’s separate report estimated a stronger gain of 90,000 private-sector jobs.
ADP’s preliminary data showed a modest pickup in job growth, though the pace remained below early June levels.
NFIB’s national index remained above its historical average, while 35% of surveyed owners reported job openings they could not fill.
August hiring outpaced the average monthly gain over the previous year, with growth in restaurants, local government education, and manufacturing.
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.
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.
Education leaders, lawmakers, and national experts examined how Oklahoma can turn recent reading reforms into lasting classroom change.
