In Session With The State Chamber Of Oklahoma

From better technology to greater accountability and a more customer-centered approach, Secretary of State & Education Michael Rogers and Secretary John Budd share their vision for improving government in Oklahoma.

Senator Rob Standridge and Secretary of Transportation & ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz share progress on major transportation initiatives in Oklahoma and discuss what still needs attention. In this episode, we also discuss Oklahoma’s waterways, County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Program (CIRB), the emergence of autonomous vehicles and our state’s shortage of commercial drivers.

Despite all the recent debate about oil and gas tax rates, the issue is still not widely understood. In this episode, Dr. Mark Snead and Dr. Jennifer Lepard break down key findings from a new research study, the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Activity and Tax Contribution report, to provide a clear and comprehensive picture of Oklahoma oil & gas taxes – and how they compare to other states.

In this episode, Brent Bushey of Oklahoma Public School Resource Center, Bobby Griffith of Oklahoma Achieves and Sen. Gary Stanislawski (Senate Education Chair) share their insights on the current state of education in Oklahoma and how to improve outcomes for our students and future workforce. From the rise of charter schools to funding equity and four-day school weeks, nothing is off limits!

How do we create and attract new companies, retain existing businesses and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in Oklahoma? In this episode, Brent Kisling, Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, shares new strategies and economic development tools being used to optimize Oklahoma’s competitive edge in attracting businesses to our state.

On this episode of “In Session with the State Chamber,” Mark VanLandingham of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Pat Hall of Capital Group, LLC join us to discuss the Oklahomans for Business and Property Owners’ Rights Coalition. With permitless carry advancing at the state capitol, the Coalition is working hard to ensure that the rights of business owners—including hospitals, universities and sports teams—are properly protected. Learn more about how the proposed law would impact our state’s businesses and economic development efforts for years to come.

In this episode of “In Session with the State Chamber,” guests Senator James Leewright and Representative John Pfeiffer join hosts Fred Morgan and Mike Jackson to discuss the 2019 Legislative Session. Only 10 days in, this session has already proved it will be an eventful one. Listen along as our guests discuss the newly elected governor, how reforms are taking hold and the importance of public/private partnerships.

Following the passage of SQ 788 in June 2018, medical marijuana became legal in Oklahoma. Navigating a new public policy and regulatory landscape, our state government will begin the process of debating the new law during legislative session. Join host Fred Morgan as he discusses the business community's concerns with Senator Greg McCortney and employment lawyer Courtney Warmington.