Articles
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Agriculture, Economy
SQ 832 would strip FFA students of opportunity
State Question 832 could have an unexpected consequence for Oklahoma's FFA students by effectively ending longstanding arrangements that allow teenagers to earn cattle through work performed for local ranchers.Ray Carter | June 8, 2026
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Economy
The affordability crisis has a common cause: Government
The affordability challenges facing American households today are rooted not in market failure but in government intervention.Jonathan Small | June 6, 2026
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Agriculture, Economy
Oklahoma cattlemen: SQ 832 could upend the way farms and ranches operate
The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association is warning that State Question 832 would fundamentally change how many farms and ranches operate by eliminating longstanding agricultural exemptions and requiring compensation to be structured around documented hourly wages.Ray Carter | June 4, 2026
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Economy
As Oklahomans cut back on dining out, poll suggests restaurants could face additional pressure under SQ 832
A new survey finds that more than 70 percent of Oklahomans have cut back on restaurant dining or takeout purchases because of rising prices, prompting warnings that State Question 832 could place additional strain on both consumers and restaurants.Ray Carter | June 3, 2026
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Economy
Would SQ 832 cost consumers more than the grocery tax repeal saved?
Customer savings from Oklahoma’s recent repeal of the state sales tax on groceries could be wiped out, nearly twice over, by the negative effects of SQ 832.Ray Carter | June 2, 2026
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Economy
Poor better off in Oklahoma than in high-minimum-wage states
As Oklahoma voters weigh State Question 832, a new analysis suggests that higher minimum-wage mandates do not necessarily translate into higher incomes for low-income workers.Ray Carter | June 2, 2026
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Economy
More than 100 Oklahoma lawmakers oppose SQ 832
More than 100 Oklahoma legislators, including House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, have signed a letter urging voters to reject State Question 832. The lawmakers warn that the proposal's automatic annual minimum-wage increases would lead to higher consumer costs, job losses, and financial strain for city and county governments.Ray Carter | June 1, 2026
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Economy
Enid leaders urge voters to reject SQ 832
The Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce has joined a growing coalition of business organizations opposing State Question 832. Chamber leaders warned the measure could create significant challenges for small businesses and rural employers.Ray Carter | June 1, 2026
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Economy
With SQ 832, rural Oklahoma ‘has the most to lose’
State Treasurer Todd Russ, a longtime resident of western Oklahoma, says ever-increasing wage hikes will be especially harsh for rural communities.Ray Carter | May 28, 2026
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Economy
Experts warn SQ 832 will drive up already-high costs
State Question 832 would tie Oklahoma’s minimum wage to inflation and raise the base wage over time. Some experts warn that this will strain small businesses and lead to higher prices or reduced hiring.Ray Carter | May 27, 2026