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Policy / March 18, 2025

Investing in Oklahoma’s growth: The push to expand the ROADS Fund

Oklahoma has long faced challenges in maintaining and upgrading its transportation infrastructure. However, two decades ago, the Legislature had the vision to create the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Eight-Year Plan, which marked the beginning of a shift toward adequately funding a safer, more efficient transportation system across the state.

By Lauren King
Policy / February 13, 2025

Mike Jackson shares key priorities for Oklahoma's 2025 Legislative Session

As the 2025 legislative session unfolds, the Chamber's Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations Mike Jackson shares his insights on key priorities for Oklahoma’s future. In this Q&A, Jackson discusses several legislative initiatives, such as ensuring the state's economic development programs stay competitive, fostering innovation through research partnerships, improving educational outcomes and more. Jackson's responses highlight a commitment to shaping a prosperous, forward-thinking Oklahoma through strategic legislative action.

By Lauren King
Policy / January 17, 2024

Chamber sets priorities for 2024 legislative session

The Chamber’s board of directors recently adopted a comprehensive set of public policy priorities heading into the 2024 legislative session, which are crucial to creating a strong future for Oklahoma businesses.

By Chamber Staff
Policy / June 6, 2023

2023 legislative session a success for Chamber priorities

Following months of debate on hundreds of bills, the Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die May 26. Despite the disagreements between the House, Senate and governor on major education reform, officials with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber said the session was highly successful with respect to accomplishing the Chamber’s legislative priorities.

By Chamber Staff
State of the City / January 18, 2018
Mick Cornett
Former mayor of Oklahoma City
I have had the good fortune to visit with mayors and chamber leadership from coast to coast. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is the best chamber of commerce anywhere.
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