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Study warns minimum-wage hike would cost Oklahoma 16,000 jobs

February 24, 2026 - 23:28
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Research from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that the minimum-wage increase proposed in SQ 832 would significantly harm Oklahoma’s economy.Over a 10-year period, the report estimates that 16,112 jobs would be lost, including 9,651 jobs at small businesses. The total negative economic impact is projected at $697 million,

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