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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 / December 12, 2024

Greater OKC Chamber’s State of the Economy highlights and takeaways

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's annual State of the Economy event featured a panel of distinguished economists and business leaders who discussed the state’s economic outlook, workforce development and fiscal policies under the incoming leadership of President-elect Donald Trump.

By Selena Romero
Policy / October 8, 2024

NATO holds air traffic meeting in OKC for the first time

NATO’s Air Traffic Management Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance Advisory Group (ATM CNS AG) recently convened its first-ever meeting in Oklahoma City. With attendance from 22 nations and more than 50 delegates, the week-long sessions brought together key leaders to discuss pivotal advancements in aviation and air traffic control.

By Chamber Staff
Policy / July 9, 2024

Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: New Protections and Responsibilities for Employers

On June 18, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect following the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) release of the final regulations to carry out the law. The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023, and the EEOC issued its final regulation on April 15, 2024, leading to the recent effect of the final regulation. The PWFA expands existing rights and leave laws for pregnant workers while creating new rights for individuals with a limitation due to pregnancy, a pregnancy-related medical condition or childbirth.

By Lauren King
VeloCity Q&A / December 11, 2018
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