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State Lawmaker Studies Oklahoma’s Unemployment Tax, Way To Make State More Competitive

State Lawmaker Studies Oklahoma’s Unemployment Tax, Way To Make State More Competitive

News 9 Rep. Mark Tedford (R-Tulsa) is looking into possible changes to Oklahoma’s unemployment tax. The state representative from Tulsa recently held an interim study examining the impact of the tax on economic development.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Weighs Future Of Vote To Raise State Minimum Wage

Oklahoma Supreme Court Weighs Future Of Vote To Raise State Minimum Wage

Storme Jones The Oklahoma Supreme Court will decide on Wednesday if State Question 832, which would more than double the state’s minimum wage, will be allowed to go to a vote.

Oklahoma Ranks Top 20 In Taxes, Lawmakers Hope To Make Top 10 In 2024

Oklahoma Ranks Top 20 In Taxes, Lawmakers Hope To Make Top 10 In 2024

Haley Hetrick The state chamber had a lot of recommendations for lawmakers on tax reform policy last year, leading into the 2023 session.

'A Solution In Search Of A Problem': Push To Raise Minimum Wage Is Challenged

'A Solution In Search Of A Problem': Push To Raise Minimum Wage Is Challenged

News 9 The push to increase the minimum wage in Oklahoma was challenged in the state's supreme court. The proposal states the minimum wage would rise to $15 an hour over the next five years, but some say the proposal is flawed.

Gov. Stitt Celebrates A New Workforce Initiative With Ceremonial Signing

Gov. Stitt Celebrates A New Workforce Initiative With Ceremonial Signing

Haley Hetrick Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law legislation to tackle workforce challenges in Oklahoma.

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Severe storms ramp up for the weekend

Severe storms ramp up for the weekend

News 9 Heading into the weekend, the chances of storms ramp up.

Severe storms ramp up for the weekend

Severe storms ramp up for the weekend

News 9 Heading into the weekend, the chances of storms ramp up.

Inside Oklahoma City's new Health Empowerment Zone initiative

Inside Oklahoma City's new Health Empowerment Zone initiative

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Complete Health and the Urban League have launched a $300,000 Health Empowerment Zone in northeast Oklahoma City to improve maternal health, youth outcomes, and access to care in underserved communities.

Inside Oklahoma City's new Health Empowerment Zone initiative

Inside Oklahoma City's new Health Empowerment Zone initiative

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Complete Health and the Urban League have launched a $300,000 Health Empowerment Zone in northeast Oklahoma City to improve maternal health, youth outcomes, and access to care in underserved communities.

Goodwill's Mobile Mission Monday unites 30+ nonprofits to serve Oklahomans

Goodwill's Mobile Mission Monday unites 30+ nonprofits to serve Oklahomans

Graham Dowers More than 30 nonprofits are teaming up with Goodwill Central Oklahoma for Mobile Mission Monday on May 19, offering free food, housing, job training, and essential services in one convenient OKC location.

Goodwill's Mobile Mission Monday unites 30+ nonprofits to serve Oklahomans

Goodwill's Mobile Mission Monday unites 30+ nonprofits to serve Oklahomans

Graham Dowers More than 30 nonprofits are teaming up with Goodwill Central Oklahoma for Mobile Mission Monday on May 19, offering free food, housing, job training, and essential services in one convenient OKC location.

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Severe storms ramp up for the weekend

Severe storms ramp up for the weekend

News 9 Heading into the weekend, the chances of storms ramp up.

Inside Oklahoma City's new Health Empowerment Zone initiative

Inside Oklahoma City's new Health Empowerment Zone initiative

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Complete Health and the Urban League have launched a $300,000 Health Empowerment Zone in northeast Oklahoma City to improve maternal health, youth outcomes, and access to care in underserved communities.

Goodwill's Mobile Mission Monday unites 30+ nonprofits to serve Oklahomans

Goodwill's Mobile Mission Monday unites 30+ nonprofits to serve Oklahomans

Graham Dowers More than 30 nonprofits are teaming up with Goodwill Central Oklahoma for Mobile Mission Monday on May 19, offering free food, housing, job training, and essential services in one convenient OKC location.

Hot Seat: Advocates push to protect Medicare Advantage amid budget talks

Hot Seat: Advocates push to protect Medicare Advantage amid budget talks

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell speaks with Darren Grubb, spokesman for the Medicare Advantage Majority, about growing concerns over potential funding cuts to Medicare Advantage as federal budget negotiations continue in Washington.

Ryan Walters says Bibles will be in classrooms this fall

Ryan Walters says Bibles will be in classrooms this fall

Graham Dowers Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters says public school classrooms will receive Bibles in fall 2026 through donations, despite lawmakers rejecting his $3 million funding request.

Oklahoma lawmakers propose $312 million to buy last private prison

Oklahoma lawmakers propose $312 million to buy last private prison

Graham Dowers Oklahoma lawmakers propose $312 million plan to buy Lawton Correctional Facility, the state’s last private prison, to avoid overcrowding.

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