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More Than 70% of Oklahomans Cutting Back on Restaurants and Takeout
Oklahoma Competes: New Aluminum Agreement Propels Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Growth
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Candidate Interviews Launch
State Chamber Unveils 2026 Annual Agenda Focused on Literacy, Innovation, and Economic Competitiveness
2026 National Civics Bee® Essay Application Portal Now Open for Oklahoma Middle Schoolers
A MORE COMPETITIVE OKLAHOMA: THAT’S THE GAMEPLAN
The State Chamber Launches Oklahoma Decides as a One-Stop Destination for Election Candidate Information
State Chamber Names New Chair and Board Members
Legislators Take Home Pro-Growth Report Cards
New Laws to Curb Jackpot Verdicts
Mustang Eighth Grader Wins Civics Bee State Finals
State Chamber on Gov. Stitt’s State of State
Workforce, Taxes, Tort Reform Headline State Chamber Agenda
State Chamber Applauds Workforce Hire
State Chamber Helps Small Business with Health Costs
The State Chamber of Oklahoma Launches 2025 National Civics Bee®
Townley Shines for Business in Southern Oklahoma
Seifried Shines for Business in Northeast Oklahoma
Business Leaders Optimistic on Economy
George Shines for Business in Central Oklahoma
Lawton 8th Grader is Headed to Washington, D.C., Wins Civics Bee State Finals
Oklahoma Legislature gets a “C” on Pro-Growth Voting
The State Chamber of Oklahoma Launches National Civics Bee
State Chamber on Passing of Sen. Jim Inhofe
State Chamber Names New Chair and Board Members
Economic Development Transformation Becomes Law
The State Chamber Honors Legislators of the Year
Hilbert Shines for Business in Northeast Oklahoma
Senator Haste Shines for Business in Northeastern Oklahoma
Joint Agenda Focuses on Growing Oklahoma’s Economy
State Chamber on State Question to Raise Minimum Wage Ruling
What Does the State Chamber Do Each Year?
State Chamber Supports Lankford/Federal Border Legislation
State Chamber Encouraged by Business-Friendly Vision
State Question to Raise Minimum Wage is Blatantly Unconstitutional
The State Chamber and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Join Forces in Legal Challenge Against SQ 832
Echols Shines for Business in Central Oklahoma
U.S. Chamber Awards The State Chamber of Oklahoma with Accredited State Chamber with Distinction Designation
Sen. Daniels Shines for Business in Northeast Oklahoma
Senator Seifried Shines for Business in NE Oklahoma
Rep. Boatman Shines for Business in Northeast Oklahoma
Pro Tem Treat Shines for Business in Central Oklahoma
Senator Thompson Shines for Business in Central Oklahoma
Rep. Pfeiffer Shines for Business in North Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma Jumps up in Tax Competitiveness Rankings
Oklahoma Launches National Civics Bee
Is the State Chamber Politically Neutral or Non-Partisan?
Report Shows Legislature Votes Pro-Growth
Empowering Oklahoma’s Future: The State Chamber’s Pro-Business Agenda
The State Chamber Announces New Chairman and Board Members
Workforce Transformation Becomes Law in Oklahoma
Business Leaders Optimistic, Workforce Top Concern
Press Release: Franchise Tax Eliminated
Workforce Transformation is Now on the Governor’s Desk
Press Release: SB 621 Passes Senate
State Chamber of Oklahoma Weighs in on SQ 820 Vote
Transforming Oklahoma Workforce
Transforming Workforce
The State Chamber Opposes State Question 820
Press Release – State Chamber Responds to State of the State
2023 Joint Legislative Agenda: The State Chamber, Greater OKC Chamber and Tulsa Regional Chamber
State Chamber of Oklahoma Applauds Transformative Workforce Plans
The State Chamber Encourages Donations to Inhofe Aviation Scholarship
2022 Oklahoma Scorecard – Full Report
The State Chamber Political Action Committee Makes General Election Endorsements
The State Chamber Political Action Committee Makes Runoff Endorsements
Statewide Poll Finds Business Leaders High on Oklahoma, but concerned about Workforce, Taxes, and Education
The State Chamber Weighs in on Panasonic Decision
- Kevin West, John Pfeiffer set for labor commissioner debate in McAlesterby Ashtynn Caldwell on July 22, 2026 at 6:00 am
Oklahoma , the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center , the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS , McSpadden, Milner & Rott , the State Chamber
- In public and on TV: Robert Franklin, James Taylor set for superintendent runoff debateby Tres Savage on July 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Oklahoma Public School Resource Center , the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS , McSpadden, Milner & Rott , the State Chamber of Oklahoma
- Mustang eighth-grader wins Oklahoma Civics Bee, advances to national competitionby Haley Hetrick on July 1, 2026 at 4:14 am
help teens address mental health concerns. The event, hosted by The State Chamber of Oklahoma, is part of the 2026 National Civics Bee, an
- Mustang middle schooler wins Oklahoma Civics Bee, heads to Washington, D.C.by Mario Gonzalez on June 30, 2026 at 8:17 pm
on improving mental health awareness and support for teens. The State Chamber of Oklahoma, in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S.
- Mustang eighth-grader wins Oklahoma civics bee with plan to address teen mental healthby Kimberly Querry-Thompson on June 30, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Kara of Stillwater Junior High placed second, and Umar Aslam of Casady School in Oklahoma City placed third. “We’re excited to see so many
- Flash Point: The Mississippi Miracleby Kari King on June 28, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Miracle” education reform with Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) and State Chamber President Chad Warmington. Watch the entire show above.
- Minimum wages will rise in more than 20 cities, states in July, but not in Pa.on June 27, 2026 at 7:00 am
to $15 per hour by 2029. “Tonight, voters chose to protect Oklahoma’s economic momentum and one of our greatest competitive advantages:
- Dustin Hilliary named chairman of Oklahoma State Chamberby KSWO Staff on June 24, 2026 at 4:42 pm
co-CEO Dustin Hilliary has been named chairman of the Oklahoma State Chamber. Hilliary Communications announced the appointment in a social
- Oklahoma sixth grader advances to State Civics Bee finals, eyes national competitionby Christian Hans on June 23, 2026 at 8:06 pm
on to represent Oklahoma at the National Civics Bee. News 9 spoke with Hardison and Erin Hennessy, the State Chamber of Oklahoma Senior
- 2026 National Civics Bee Statewide Competition set for OKCby by KTUL.com News Staff on June 23, 2026 at 3:19 pm
State Chamber of Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY — The State Chamber of Oklahoma is hosting the 2026 National Civics Bee Statewide Competition in
- Mississippi governor says Oklahoma literacy push needs accountability, not a miracleby Kilee Thomas on June 17, 2026 at 11:03 pm
is towards that goal," Reeves said. Chad Warmington, CEO of the Oklahoma State Chamber, emphasized the connection between literacy and the
- Mississippi Governor in Oklahoma to talk about 'Mississippi Miracle'by Paige Taylor on June 17, 2026 at 10:44 pm
when they passed their reforms, we did too," Oklahoma State Chamber President and CEO Chad Warmington said. "But we just didn't stay the
- Mississippi governor says Oklahoma can achieve his state’s reading ‘miracle’by Nuria Martinez-Keel on June 17, 2026 at 9:05 pm
“It really wasn’t a miracle at all,” Reeves said during an Oklahoma State Chamber event Wednesday. “It was the direct result of very good,
- Drummond and Mazzei head to runoff, Munson wins Democratic primary as minimum wage vote failsby Shanice Hopkins on June 17, 2026 at 1:22 pm
no to raising the minimum wage. The State Chamber of Oklahoma called the vote a win, saying, "Voters chose to protect Oklahoma's economic
- Oklahoma voters reject state question to raise minimum wageby Kimberly Querry-Thompson on June 17, 2026 at 3:09 am
for businesses to hire and grow," said Chad Warmington, President & CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma. “Oklahomans saw the writing on
- Voters reject effort to hike Oklahoma’s minimum wageby Barbara Hoberock on June 17, 2026 at 2:41 am
the national minimum wage. “The State Chamber applauds Oklahoma voters for rejecting SQ 832,” said Chad Warmington, president and CEO of
- SQ 832: Oklahoma voters reject minimum wage hikeby Matt Patterson on June 17, 2026 at 2:30 am
the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs and the State Chamber of Oklahoma. State Chamber President and CEO Chad Warmington called SQ 832’s
- Early Oklahoma election results show gap widening on minimum wage voteby Jeff Elkins on June 17, 2026 at 1:57 am
the national rate. Opponents of it, including the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, warned that the measure
- State Question 832: Raising the Oklahoma minimum wageby Terré Gables on June 16, 2026 at 10:54 pm
it will hurt small businesses and cause job losses. The Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce has been an opponent of State Question 832,
- Oklahoma to vote on minimum wage measure State Question 832 tomorrowby Skylar Teddington on June 15, 2026 at 2:55 pm
that, it would be adjusted to the cost of living. The Oklahoma State Chamber has been a vocal opponent of the measure, with the Chamber’s
- Cheat sheet: Brady Butler, Rick Koch, Jessica Winegeart seek open SD 26by Ashtynn Caldwell on June 14, 2026 at 5:06 am
also received financial support from the State Chamber of Oklahoma’s PAC, Nextera Energy’s PAC and the Oklahoma Manufactured Housing PAC.
- SD 34 cheat sheet: 3 challenge Sen. Dana Prieto in Owasso, east Tulsaby Blake Douglas on June 13, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Driskill has touted endorsements from the State Chamber of Oklahoma PAC, REALTORS PAC of Oklahoma and the National Landowners Federation,
- Minimum wage measure draws clash over job and cost impacts in Oklahomaby Addie Crawford on June 13, 2026 at 3:11 am
Chamber of Commerce: “Harm to Oklahoma’s Economy” Dalton Miller with the State Chamber of Oklahoma argues the measure goes too far and
- Survey: Oklahomans concerned about fewer teens working part-time, summer jobsby Kimberly Querry-Thompson on June 10, 2026 at 1:44 pm
” said Adam Maxey, vice president of government affairs at The State Chamber of Oklahoma. “It is where young people learn how to show up on
- Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby to retire, son will succeed himby Katrina Crumbacher on June 9, 2026 at 7:41 pm
Oklahoma leaders across government and business, including Oklahoma State Chamber President and CEO Chad Warmington , who called Anoatubby’s
- Cheat sheet: 6 Republicans on crowded quest to be lieutenant governorby Matt Patterson on June 9, 2026 at 7:50 am
Oklahomans from the Chinese government. In an interview with the State Chamber of Oklahoma, Hill said he wants to develop 10 distinct
- Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announces retirementby Christian Hans on June 8, 2026 at 11:49 pm
itself.” State Chamber of Oklahoma President & CEO Chad Warmington State Chamber of Oklahoma President & CEO Chad Warmington also released
- Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby will leave 'indelible mark on Oklahoma' after retirementby Chantelle Navarro on June 8, 2026 at 11:08 pm
Oklahoma about his legacy. "His mark will remain an indelible mark on Oklahoma," said Chad Warmington, CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma
- ‘It has been a blessing’: Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby announces sudden retirementby Derrick James on June 8, 2026 at 9:16 pm
him as a leader and as a friend.” Chad Warmington, president and CEO of The State Chamber of Oklahoma, said Anoatubby’s leadership has “been
- Bill Anoatubby, the longtime leader of Chickasaw Nation, to retireby Courtney Bell on June 8, 2026 at 9:00 pm
8 billion, according to the release. Oklahoma State Chamber President and CEO Chad Warmington applauded Anoatubby’s leadership and business
- Student workers eye wage hike under SQ 832by Katrina Crumbacher on June 8, 2026 at 8:59 pm
own finances.” Organizations representing business owners, such as the Oklahoma State Chamber and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, have repeatedly
- FOX 25 speaks with Oklahomans for and against state question to raise minimum wageby Paige Taylor on June 3, 2026 at 11:25 pm
current minimum wage act. According to a new survey conducted by the Oklahoma State Chamber, out of 645 Oklahomans who were surveyed, 70%
- Oklahoma Labor Commissioner backs SQ 832 minimum wage increaseby Carrie Winchel on June 2, 2026 at 1:40 am
” Oklahoma’s State Chamber responds to Osborn’s endorsement Adam Maxey, VP of Government Affairs with the State Chamber of Oklahoma sent
- Oklahoma school support staff are waiting for a pay raise. Could a state question give it to them?by Nuria Martinez-Keel on May 29, 2026 at 4:44 pm
raise prices for consumers and eliminate entry-level positions. The Oklahoma State Chamber, a powerful collective of the state’s business
- State Question 832: What to know before Oklahomans decide whether to raise minimum wageby Jonathan Greco on May 27, 2026 at 8:34 pm
What are the arguments against State Question 832? The Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce is one of the groups leading the effort against
- Oklahoma business leaders optimistic but cite workforce, infrastructure gapsby Journal Record Staff on May 26, 2026 at 4:24 pm
to the 2026 Oklahoma Business Leaders Poll . The poll, produced annually by the State Chamber of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Business Roundtable
- Meet the Republicans running for Oklahoma Labor Commissionerby Sierra Pfeifer on May 25, 2026 at 10:30 am
and prioritizing support over penalties. In an interview with the State Chamber of Oklahoma, Janloo said she wants to erase the image of a “
- Oklahoma legislative session ends with wins, losses and GOP infightingby Alexia Aston on May 18, 2026 at 10:39 am
as he stood alongside Chad Warmington, the president and chief executive officer of the influential State Chamber of Oklahoma, and Senate
- Oklahoma debates minimum wage increase ahead of June electionby Olivia Hickey on May 13, 2026 at 11:21 pm
Adam Maxey, vice president of government affairs for the State Chamber of Oklahoma. Business leaders also expressed concerns about thin
- SQ 832: Fate of minimum wage hike in the hands of Oklahoma votersby Matt Patterson on May 12, 2026 at 5:01 am
Oklahoma Police Institute Executive Director Shiloh Kantz, Oklahoma State Chamber Vice President Adam Maxey and Oklahoma Council for
- Voters to decide State Question 832, setting course for wage hikesby Daniela Julio-Cano on May 2, 2026 at 8:35 pm
faced legal challenges from the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau before the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled in
- Regulate It: GOP insurance commissioner debate setby Matt Patterson on May 1, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Milner & Rott , the State Chamber of Oklahoma , the Scholars Strategy Network and the ACLU of Oklahoma . Other charitable sponsorships
- Strong Readers Act passes the OK Senate, heads to governor’s deskby Kari King on April 20, 2026 at 9:20 pm
reading in classrooms, advocated for by organizations such as the Oklahoma State Chamber last November. . All facts in this report were
- STRONG READERS ACT: Oklahoma government working to boost student reading scoresby Isabel Flores on April 20, 2026 at 8:49 pm
or to expect less of our kids.” Chad Warmington is the CEO and President of the State Chamber of Oklahoma. He said the act aims to provide
- Oklahoma State Chamber addresses statewide literacy planby Tyler Boydston on April 20, 2026 at 3:55 pm
The State Chamber of Oklahoma sat down with KOCO after a bill to improve literacy rates passed in the state House. Click the video player
- Chad Warmington: Oklahoma has a chance this year on literacy. It's time to get it right.by Chad Warmington on April 20, 2026 at 3:46 pm
The question about literacy reform is not whether Oklahoma invests. Chad Warmington
- Education Equation: GOP state superintendent candidate debate setby Kevin Eagleson on April 18, 2026 at 5:02 am
Milner & Rott , the State Chamber of Oklahoma , the Scholars Strategy Network and the ACLU of Oklahoma . Other charitable sponsorships
- Education Equation: Democratic primary debate for state superintendent setby Kevin Eagleson on April 18, 2026 at 5:01 am
Oklahoma Public School Resource Center , the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS , McSpadden, Milner & Rott , the State Chamber of Oklahoma ,
- Summary Judgment: Jon Echols, Jeff Starling to debate in AG GOP primaryby Tres Savage on April 16, 2026 at 5:20 am
Milner & Rott , the State Chamber of Oklahoma , the Scholars Strategy Network and the ACLU of Oklahoma . Other charitable sponsorships
- Oklahoma bills could extend school year, shift testing datesby Alexia Aston on April 7, 2026 at 9:19 pm
including the Oklahoma State School Board Association, Oklahoma State Chamber, Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration,
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