Policy

Legislative Update: Chamber makes progress as first deadline passes

Get an update on legislative action with regard to several Chamber priorities during the first part of the legislative session.

By Mark VanLandingham

Policy / February 24, 2023

Jail population continues downward trend, more progress at Oklahoma Co. Detention Center

At the midpoint of fiscal year 2023, the latest report from the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory County (CJAC) details progress in the work to improve conditions at the Oklahoma County Detention Center.

By Maegan Dunn

Policy / February 1, 2023

2023 Joint Legislative Agenda: Greater OKC, Tulsa Regional and State Chambers

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce and State Chamber of Oklahoma have announced their joint legislative agenda for 2023.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / January 5, 2023

Chamber sets priorities for 2023 legislative session

The Chamber’s board of director’s recently adopted a comprehensive set of public policy priorities heading into the 2023 legislative session that are crucial to creating a strong future for Oklahoma businesses.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / December 13, 2022

Mexican consulate to open in Oklahoma City

Today Governor Kevin Stitt announced a Mexican consulate is scheduled to open in Oklahoma City next spring. The Consulate of Mexico will provide consular services and assistance to the growing Mexican community in the state while promoting economic, commercial, educational, cultural, tourism, and community affairs relations between Mexican entities and Oklahoma stakeholders.

By Staff Reports

Policy / October 28, 2022

State’s aviation agency lauded by NASAO for its aerospace and aviation education emphasis

The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recently was recently recognized by a national aviation association for its unique Aerospace & Aviation Education Program.

By Harve Allen

Policy / October 18, 2022

Jail bond oversight committee created; members to be selected soon

The Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County (BOCC) recently passed a resolution establishing a jail bond oversight committee that will “act in an advisory role to assist the BOCC with regards to best practices, professional expertise, and wise and efficient use of bond sale proceeds in all aspects of the projects for the construction of a new [Oklahoma County Detention Center], including site selection, facility design, and public transparency and accountability.”

By Chamber Staff

Policy / October 11, 2022

Chamber leading campaign to pass school bond issue for OKC Public Schools

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is taking the lead in a campaign urging Oklahoma City voters to approve a $955 million school bond issue for Oklahoma City Public Schools on Nov. 8, a vote Chamber officials and other supporters describe as transformational for students, the district and Oklahoma City.

By Chamber Staff