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Oklahoma Business Leaders Meet Lawmakers In Washington To Discuss Future Tax Policies

Alex Cameron Members of the State Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., as part of the Chamber’s annual fly-in.

State Question 832, A Ballot Measure To Raise Oklahoma's Minimum Wage, Pushed To 2026

David Prock State Question 832, which would raise Oklahoma's minimum wage, will not appear on the November ballot, but is scheduled for a vote on June 16, 2026, as decided by Gov. Stitt.

Oklahoma Business Reacts To New Laws Focused On Economic Development

News 9 Two bills were signed into law that are focused on recruiting and retaining business in the state.

'Time To Let The People Decide': Ruling Puts Raising The Oklahoma Minimum Wage In Voters' Hands

Haley Weger The Oklahoma Supreme Court says that raising the state minimum wage is up to voters. The citizen-led initiative now needs 92,000 valid signatures before it can be placed on a ballot.

Senator Lankford's Border Bill Dies In Senate Procedural Vote

Alex Cameron A complex and controversial border reform measure, negotiated largely by Oklahoma Senator James Lankford to address Republican concerns with unprecedented levels of illegal border crossings, failed a critical procedural vote in the Senate Wednesday, more than likely ending whatever narrow shot it had of becoming law.

The Hot Seat: 2024 Oklahoma Agenda

News 9 In this morning's Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Chad Warmington with the state chamber about the direction of Oklahoma's republican party and their 2024 agenda.

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'Blatantly Unconstitutional:' Oklahoma Supreme Court Weighs Future Of Vote To Raise Minimum Wage

News 9 The Oklahoma Supreme Court is set to decide whether Oklahomans will be able to vote on raising the minimum wage. Wednesday's hearing comes after pushback from the State Chamber and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, both saying parts of the proposal are unconstitutional. State Question 832, if allowed to go to a vote, would raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2029.

'Blatantly Unconstitutional:' Oklahoma Supreme Court Weighs Future Of Vote To Raise Minimum Wage

State Chamber Of Oklahoma Members Travel To Washington For Annual DC Fly-In

Alex Cameron More than 100 members of the Chamber have traveled to Washington for the event, being hosted this year at the Willard Hotel, about a mile up Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol where Congress is taking on an issue this week -- namely, funding the government -- that will impact, not only businesses, but virtually every single American.

State Chamber Of Oklahoma Members Travel To Washington For Annual DC Fly-In

Oklahoma Legislators Work To Make The State More Appealing To Big Businesses

Okla. Tax Reform Bills Make Their Way Through Committee

Haley Weger Lawmakers have been busy this session working on legislation that will help improve the state’s economy, and work to make Oklahoma more competitive for outside residents and companies.

Okla. Tax Reform Bills Make Their Way Through Committee

Haley Weger Lawmakers have been busy this session working on legislation that will help improve the state’s economy, and work to make Oklahoma more competitive for outside residents and companies.

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Gov. Stitt To Hold Press Conference Discussing Teacher Shortages

News 9 Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt along with Secretary of Education Ryan Walters will be holding a press conference Tuesday to address teacher shortages caused by COVID.

Gov. Stitt To Hold Press Conference Discussing Teacher Shortages

News 9 Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt along with Secretary of Education Ryan Walters will be holding a press conference Tuesday to address teacher shortages caused by COVID.

The Hot Seat: The Oklahoma Workforce

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined in The Hot Seat Saturday by State Chamber of Oklahoma president and CEO Chad Warmington to discuss workforce challenges in Oklahoma.

The Hot Seat: The Oklahoma Workforce

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined in The Hot Seat Saturday by State Chamber of Oklahoma president and CEO Chad Warmington to discuss workforce challenges in Oklahoma.

News 9 Investigates: Russian Interference In The Oil And Gas Industry

Alex Cameron

For close to two years now, we've heard almost nonstop talk of Russia's meddling in the 2016 Presidential election. But what you may not have heard is Russia has also been interfering in something that hist close to home here in Oklahoma.

News 9 Investigates: Russian Interference In The Oil And Gas Industry

Alex Cameron

GOP Candidates Talk Budget Issues At Oil And Gas Forum In OKC

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Top Republican contenders for the Oklahoma Governor’s Office participated in an Oil and Gas Forum in downtown Oklahoma City Wednesday night.

GOP Candidates Talk Budget Issues At Oil And Gas Forum In OKC

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Top Republican contenders for the Oklahoma Governor’s Office participated in an Oil and Gas Forum in downtown Oklahoma City Wednesday night.

Jury Delivers Verdict In Oklahoma 'Well-Bashing' Case

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A U.S. District Court jury delivered a verdict last month that is rippling through the state's oil and gas industry.

Jury Delivers Verdict In Oklahoma 'Well-Bashing' Case

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A U.S. District Court jury delivered a verdict last month that is rippling through the state's oil and gas industry.

OKOGA Works To Supply Texas Gulf With Gasoline, Other Supplies

Amy Avery

Many Texas gas stations are already completely out of fuel and are now reaching out to neighboring states for help.

OKOGA Works To Supply Texas Gulf With Gasoline, Other Supplies

Amy Avery

Many Texas gas stations are already completely out of fuel and are now reaching out to neighboring states for help.

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Oklahoma Business Leaders Meet Lawmakers In Washington To Discuss Future Tax Policies

State Question 832, A Ballot Measure To Raise Oklahoma's Minimum Wage, Pushed To 2026

Oklahoma Business Reacts To New Laws Focused On Economic Development

'Time To Let The People Decide': Ruling Puts Raising The Oklahoma Minimum Wage In Voters' Hands

Senator Lankford's Border Bill Dies In Senate Procedural Vote

The Hot Seat: 2024 Oklahoma Agenda

'Blatantly Unconstitutional:' Oklahoma Supreme Court Weighs Future Of Vote To Raise Minimum Wage

'Blatantly Unconstitutional:' Oklahoma Supreme Court Weighs Future Of Vote To Raise Minimum Wage

State Chamber Of Oklahoma Members Travel To Washington For Annual DC Fly-In

State Chamber Of Oklahoma Members Travel To Washington For Annual DC Fly-In

WATCH: Scott Mitchell’s Full Interview With Chad Warmington

WATCH: Scott Mitchell’s Full Interview With Chad Warmington

Gov. Stitt Celebrates A New Workforce Initiative With Ceremonial Signing

Gov. Stitt Celebrates A New Workforce Initiative With Ceremonial Signing

Oklahoma Legislators Work To Make The State More Appealing To Big Businesses

Oklahoma Legislators Work To Make The State More Appealing To Big Businesses

Okla. Tax Reform Bills Make Their Way Through Committee

Okla. Tax Reform Bills Make Their Way Through Committee

Gov. Stitt To Hold Press Conference Discussing Teacher Shortages

Gov. Stitt To Hold Press Conference Discussing Teacher Shortages

The Hot Seat: The Oklahoma Workforce

The Hot Seat: The Oklahoma Workforce

News 9 Investigates: Russian Interference In The Oil And Gas Industry

News 9 Investigates: Russian Interference In The Oil And Gas Industry

GOP Candidates Talk Budget Issues At Oil And Gas Forum In OKC

GOP Candidates Talk Budget Issues At Oil And Gas Forum In OKC

Jury Delivers Verdict In Oklahoma 'Well-Bashing' Case

Jury Delivers Verdict In Oklahoma 'Well-Bashing' Case

OKOGA Works To Supply Texas Gulf With Gasoline, Other Supplies

OKOGA Works To Supply Texas Gulf With Gasoline, Other Supplies

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Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

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Storms topple tree onto camper, trapping couple inside. One fatality reported

Vehicle crash, storm damage downs power lines in Okmulgee county

E-ZPass scam: How to protect yourself from "smishing" and other types of fraud

Oklahoma Forestry Director's firing sparks negative reactions among firefighters and state officials

Lawmakers and state leaders react to 'alarming' report on impact of marijuana in Oklahoma

Your Vote Counts: Oklahoma's energy debate, security concerns, and Clinton's return to OKC