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Small business optimism dips amid rising uncertainty and hiring challenges

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, settling at 102.8.

By Sooner State News | Feb 11, 2025

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Small businesses struggle with unfilled job openings amid economic optimism

The latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) indicates that 35% of small business owners had job openings they could not fill in January, maintaining the same level as December.

By Sooner State News | Feb 6, 2025

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NFIB urges Oklahoma lawmakers to support small businesses amid economic challenges

By Sooner State News | Feb 3, 2025

Ahead of Governor Kevin Stitt's State of the State address to the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse has called on lawmakers to prioritize small business interests and foster economic growth.

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Small business optimism reaches highest point since October 2018

By Sooner State News | Jan 14, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a notable increase in December, rising by 3.4 points to reach 105.1.

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Main Street faces easing labor costs amid ongoing hiring challenges

By Sooner State News | Jan 10, 2025

NFIB's December jobs report indicates a slight decrease in the percentage of small business owners struggling to fill job openings, with 35% reporting unfilled positions.

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Which type of Oklahoma companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Sooner State News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Oklahoma in the third quarter of 2024.

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Oklahoma: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Oklahoma in Q3

By Sooner State News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Oklahoma in the third quarter of 2024.

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NFIB Oklahoma PAC endorses legislative candidates supporting small businesses

By Sooner State News | Sep 16, 2024

The NFIB Oklahoma PAC has announced its endorsement of 23 candidates for the upcoming elections in the Oklahoma Legislature.

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NFIB endorses legislative candidates supporting small businesses in Oklahoma

By Sooner State News | Sep 16, 2024

The NFIB Oklahoma PAC has announced its endorsement of 23 candidates running for the Oklahoma Legislature.

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NFIB releases Oklahoma legislative scorecard highlighting key votes

By Sooner State News | Aug 23, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published its biennial voting record for Oklahoma's 2023-2024 legislative session.

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NFIB urges Congress to extend small business tax deduction

By Sooner State News | Aug 20, 2024

In a recent discussion with Fox 25's Katie Arata, Jerrod Shouse, the State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Oklahoma, addressed concerns highlighted in the latest Small Business Problems and Priorities report.

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NFIB endorses Rep. Stephanie Bice for re-election in Oklahoma

By Sooner State News | Aug 19, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Representative Stephanie Bice for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she represents Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District.

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NFIB urges Congress against looming tax hike on Oklahoma's small businesses

By Sooner State News | Aug 19, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new video advertisement in Oklahoma.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Oklahoma companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By Sooner State News | Aug 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Oklahoma in July.

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Which type of Oklahoma companies were inspected the most by FDA in July?

By Sooner State News | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Oklahoma in July.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Oklahoma companies were under most scrutiny during Q2?

By Sooner State News | Jul 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Oklahoma in the second quarter of 2024.

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Oklahoma Legislature concludes session; addresses budget cuts and retail theft

By Sooner State News | Jul 2, 2024

The 59th Oklahoma Legislature concluded its session on May 30, after passing the Fiscal Year 2025 State Appropriated Budget.

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Which type of Oklahoma companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Sooner State News | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Oklahoma in the first quarter of 2024.

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Oklahoma counts 3 bank failures since 2012 amid national trend

By Sooner State News | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, three of which occurred in Oklahoma.

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Which type of Oklahoma companies were inspected the most by FDA in April?

By Sooner State News | May 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Oklahoma in April.