
February 23, 2026
When wildfires impact the Plains, state emergency management agencies in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas have mobilized resources to address the threat.
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February 11, 2026
Small business optimism in the United States declined slightly in January, according to the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index.
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February 3, 2026
Oklahoma voters will decide on State Question 832 in June, a measure known as the $15 Minimum Wage Initiative.
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January 29, 2026
Oklahoma small business owners are urging state lawmakers to focus on policies that support small businesses as the 2026 legislative session begins.
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January 13, 2026
Small business optimism increased in December 2025, according to the latest data from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
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November 12, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell by 0.6 points to 98.2 in October, although it remains above its long-term average of 98, according to the organization's latest report.
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November 7, 2025
In October, 32% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
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October 3, 2025
Job openings among small businesses remained steady in September, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
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September 9, 2025
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8, which is nearly three points above its long-term average.
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September 5, 2025
NFIB’s latest jobs report indicates that 32% of small business owners had job openings they could not fill in August, a slight decrease from July.
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