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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
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Higher Education, Economy
Time for Oklahoma workforce scholarships
With an “Oklahoma Workforce Needs” fund, policymakers can better prepare young adults for the best-paying jobs of the future and put our state economy on a path of greater growth.Jonathan Small | October 16, 2023
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Economy
Anti-ESG law benefiting state economy
A state law that prohibits Oklahoma government entities from using investment firms that boycott energy companies is having a small but positive impact on Oklahoma’s economy, lawmakers were told at a legislative study.Ray Carter | October 11, 2023
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Economy
Oklahoma House Speaker warns of ESG’s economic harm
Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall is warning against the imposition of “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) policies on businesses.Ray Carter | September 21, 2023
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Economy
Oklahoma ESG law gets Blackrock’s attention
Under Oklahoma law, investment companies that politically boycott oil-and-gas investments are now prohibited from receiving state contracts to manage hundreds of millions of dollars in state pension funds.Ray Carter | May 11, 2023
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Economy
New report shows continued state population growth
Multiple reports have shown that Oklahoma has been among the nation’s top states for net in-bound domestic migration starting in 2020, and a new report indicates that trend has continued into 2023.Ray Carter | May 11, 2023