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Oklahomans face a choice of whether to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour or keep it the same as the federal minimum wage. (Photo/Sam Royka, The Journal Record)

Jun 10, 2026

Economist says $15 minimum wage could reduce Oklahoma worker turnover

Economist Arindrajit Dube says a $15 minimum wage could stabilize Oklahoma's labor market by reducing turnover and improving worker retention.

A gas pump at the Quick Trip on 21st and Harvard is photographed on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Photo/Milo Gladstein, Tulsa Flyer)

Jun 10, 2026

Why is gas more expensive in Tulsa than Oklahoma City?

Tulsa gas prices average about 20 cents more per gallon than Oklahoma City due to factors like crude oil costs, taxes, and market dynamics involving QuikTrip and Love's.

Olympics - LA28 - Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo)

Jun 10, 2026

Olympics-LA28 to open second ticket sale after selling 4M in first release

LA28 will open a second Olympic ticket sale in August after selling more than 4 million tickets in the initial release.

The Edmond Chamber of Commerce celebrates with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Edmond. (Photo/Edmond Chamber of Commerce)

Jun 10, 2026

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming opens in Edmond

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming opens a new full-service grooming and pet product store in Edmond, emphasizing personalized care and pet well-being.

Making $11.50 per hour, student employee Mason Hine sweeps the floor of the University of Oklahoma's Couch Restaurants where he works part time. (Photo/Katrina Crumbacher, The Journal Record)

Jun 8, 2026

Student workers eye wage hike under SQ 832

Oklahoma's proposed minimum wage increase would raise baseline pay to $15 per hour by 2029, impacting local economies and employers.

A rendering shows the interior of the new MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, which will host home matches for OKC’s men’s professional soccer team. (Photo/OKC for Soccer)

Jun 8, 2026

U.S. Soccer designates Oklahoma City a Soccer Forward Community

U.S. Soccer Federation names Oklahoma City a Soccer Forward Community, recognizing local investment in expanding access to soccer across the city.

Genesis Systems develops and manufactures the WaterCube, an atmospheric water generator pulling clean drinking water directly from the air. (Photo/Genesis Systems)

Jun 8, 2026

Company to bring Oklahoma into fight against water scarcity

Genesis Systems is expanding manufacturing to Tulsa, creating 80 jobs and producing WaterCube atmospheric water generators to address clean water scarcity.

Jun 5, 2026

Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control

Anthropic calls for a coordinated pause among major AI labs to manage risks from rapid AI self-improvement and ensure safety before further advances.

A rendering shows a truck leaving the Green Fields Operating refinery. (Photo provided by Derek Williamson)

Jun 4, 2026

Oklahoma’s first ‘near-net-zero’ oil refinery under construction in Duncan

Green Fuels Operating is constructing a $400 million near net-zero oil refinery in Duncan, Oklahoma, creating over 100 jobs and revitalizing a historic site.

Jun 3, 2026

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134M funding

The U.S. Department of Energy awards $134 million to rare earth projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma to boost domestic critical minerals supply.

The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, May 20, 2026. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole)

Jun 3, 2026

Meta launches business AI agent to expand enterprise services globally

Meta launches a new AI business agent to help companies automate operations across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram, targeting the enterprise AI market.

Employees work on the production floor of the General Stamping & Metalworks building in South Bend, Indiana, March 23, 2026. (REUTERS/Jim Vondruska/File Photo)

Jun 3, 2026

US factory orders post biggest gain in 11 months in April

US factory orders surged 4.8% in April, driven by strong commercial aircraft demand and gains in metals and machinery sectors, signaling robust manufacturing activity.