Policy

Legislative update: Information on regional transit legislation, economic development incentives and more

Get an update on legislative action with regard to several Chamber priorities during March.

By Mark VanLandingham

Policy / March 9, 2021

Legislative Update: Chamber protects pro-business programs, property owner rights and more

The 2021 Legislative Session began on Feb. 1 when Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his third State of the State address detailing what he described as “a peoples’ agenda” to a joint session of the House and Senate.

By Mark VanLandingham

Policy / February 23, 2021

Legislative Kickoff: House and Senate leaders offer insight, focus for 2021

Members of House and Senate leadership gathered for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s 2021 Legislative Kickoff, sharing their thoughts on a variety of topics important to Oklahoma.

By Laura Nance

Policy / February 22, 2021

Decline in positive COVID-19 cases, continued drop in population highlighted in newest CJAC report

The Oklahoma County Jail has seen COVID-19 numbers among inmates and staff drop to single digits over the last few months, as the jail population remains at its lowest levels in nearly a decade.

By Kaylee McDaniel

Policy / February 17, 2021

Early childhood ed, strategic funding/planning, OSSM support among Chamber’s Education & Workforce Dev priorities

The Chamber recently released its legislative agenda for 2021. Get more details on our Education & Workforce Development legislative priorities for this year's session.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / February 15, 2021

Leadership Notes: Business community should stand ready

While it might be tempting in this volatile environment to try and avoid all things political, the state legislature is gearing up for the 2021 session and it is vital that the business community stay informed and ready to act.

By Roy Williams

Policy / February 9, 2021

Sustainable funding, BRT, Heartland Flyer & RTA support among Chamber’s Transportation priorities

The Chamber recently released its legislative agenda for 2021. Get more details on our Transportation legislative priorities for this year's session.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / January 29, 2021

Medicaid reform, coverage expansion, R&D support among Chamber’s Healthcare legislative priorities

The Chamber recently released its legislative agenda for 2021. Get more details on our Healthcare-related legislative priorities for the 2021 session.

By Chamber Staff