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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.

The Push To Raise Minimum Wage Heads Back To Court

News 9 The state's question to raise the minimum wage is headed back to court. State question 832 would raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour over the next five years.

Opponents Of Oklahoma Minimum Wage Increase Request Rehearing With State Supreme Court

News 9 Supporters of State Question 832, which would raise the Oklahoma minimum wage, say their opponents are attempting a "Hail Mary" to try to delay this effort.

'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.

'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.

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.

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'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.

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

Mitchell Talks: Everything You Need To Know About Medicaid Expansion

Aaron Brilbeck

This week on Episode 55 of Mitchell Talks, the News 9 Sessions, with Scott Mitchell and Aaron Brilbeck, everything you need to know about medicaid expansion.

Mitchell Talks: Everything You Need To Know About Medicaid Expansion

Aaron Brilbeck

This week on Episode 55 of Mitchell Talks, the News 9 Sessions, with Scott Mitchell and Aaron Brilbeck, everything you need to know about medicaid expansion.

Supporters Of Medicaid Expansion To Turn In Petition Signatures

not available not available Supporters of expanding Medicaid have been collecting signatures for about three months, to put the issue up to a public vote. Thursday, they will hand those petitions over to the Secretary of State. At 11 a.m. Thursday, October 24 as many as 100 voluntee

Supporters Of Medicaid Expansion To Turn In Petition Signatures

Volunteers Join 'Yes On 802' Oklahoma Medicaid Expansion Petition Drive

News On 6 Supporters say Medicaid expansion will help Oklahomans in rural areas or for those who have lower-paying jobs that don't offer insurance.

Volunteers Join 'Yes On 802' Oklahoma Medicaid Expansion Petition Drive

News On 6 Supporters say Medicaid expansion will help Oklahomans in rural areas or for those who have lower-paying jobs that don't offer insurance.

State Supreme Court Allows Oklahomans To Collect Signatures For State Question On Medicaid Expansion

Storme Jones The Oklahoma State Supreme Court will hear arguments over a ballot initiative that would expand Medicaid in the state Tuesday.

State Supreme Court Allows Oklahomans To Collect Signatures For State Question On Medicaid Expansion

Storme Jones The Oklahoma State Supreme Court will hear arguments over a ballot initiative that would expand Medicaid in the state Tuesday.

State Question 779 To Also Provide Funding For Higher Education

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Of the seven state questions appearing on the November 8 ballot, SQ 779 may be most familiar to Oklahomans, as it would guarantee a substantial pay raise for public school teachers through a one-percent increase in the state sales tax.

State Question 779 To Also Provide Funding For Higher Education

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OK Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Penny Tax Increase

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On Wednesday, all nine state supreme court justices will hear arguments and decide if O.U. President David Boren's one-cent sales tax increase is constitutional.

OK Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Penny Tax Increase

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On Wednesday, all nine state supreme court justices will hear arguments and decide if O.U. President David Boren's one-cent sales tax increase is constitutional.