Articles
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Economy
No-income-tax states outpacing Oklahoma
IRS interstate migration data show that states with no personal income tax are outpacing Oklahoma, particularly when it comes to attracting higher-income individuals.Ray Carter | August 5, 2024
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Economy
People moving to Oklahoma bring $1 billion with them
Since 2019, people moving to Oklahoma have increased Oklahoma’s net adjusted gross income by more than $1 billion, based on Internal Revenue Service data.Ray Carter & Curtis Shelton | July 23, 2024
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Economy
Oklahoma among top 10 states for job creation
An attorney who moved from California to Oklahoma says the move has provided her family with a better life in a better environment. And they are not looking back.Ray Carter | June 12, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Economy
Oklahoma drawing Millennials, data show
Critics often claim that Oklahoma’s conservative policies will cause a mass exodus of people. But the facts keep proving these critics wrong.Ray Carter | April 9, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Economy
With Oklahoma top 10 in GDP growth, Stitt says tax cuts can keep it going
Oklahoma’s state gross domestic product (GDP) growth is stronger than all but eight states, according to recent data. Some policymakers welcome that news and want to keep the trend going. Gov. Kevin Stitt says tax cuts—specifically, putting the state’s personal income tax on the path to full repeal—is the best way to achieve that goal.Ray Carter | February 19, 2024
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Education, Economy
COVID learning loss impacting Oklahoma students, economy
The learning loss from school shutdowns is estimated to result in a nearly 9 percent lifetime income loss for Oklahoma students impacted by COVID closures, tied for the greatest impact in the nation.Ray Carter | January 11, 2024
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Judicial Reform, Economy
Report shows JNC system harming Oklahoma economy
A new report from the State Chamber Research Foundation shows, indirectly, that Oklahoma’s Judicial Nominating Commission has resulted in the appointment of judges who have, on net, harmed the state’s legal climate and negatively impacted Oklahoma’s economic competitiveness.Ray Carter | January 5, 2024
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Economy
Study shows minimum wage hike will cost jobs, opportunity
A ballot measure to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2029 took a blow recently when a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) study showed a similar federal proposal would eliminate many entry-level jobs for workers.Ray Carter | January 2, 2024
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Economy
Oklahoma remains top 10 in domestic migration
Liberals claim that conservative policies are driving people away from Oklahoma and making the state a national pariah. Census data say otherwise.Ray Carter | December 21, 2023
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Economy
Despite Michelin, state remains attractive to business
The announcement that Michelin North America will cease tire production at its Ardmore facility, eliminating roughly 1,400 jobs, is a harsh shock for that community. But it is not a signal that businesses generally view Oklahoma negatively, state officials told lawmakers.Ray Carter | November 1, 2023