What to Know About State Question 832 and Gradually Raising Oklahoma’s Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour

What to Know About State Question 832 and Gradually Raising Oklahoma’s Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour

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NFIB Launches Campaign Opposing State Question 832

The National Federation of Independent Business has launched a statewide campaign urging Oklahoma voters to reject State Question 832. The proposal would raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage through automatic increases tied to future adjustments. NFIB argues the measure would create a permanent and uncapped mandate on employers. The organization says the proposal would increase operating costs for small businesses and family farms. NFIB also warned the

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What to know about the state question that would raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage

A long-overdue raise for low-income workers struggling to make ends meet? Or a burdensome mandate on small businesses that will lead to reduced hours for workers and higher consumer prices?