A Bold Path to Home-ownership Freedom and Bureaucratic Accountability in Oklahoma
Oklahoma now stands at a critical crossroads. State Question 841, an initiative petition spearheaded by principled conservative State Sen. Shane Jett, proposes a bold yet necessary reform: the phased elimination of ad valorem property taxes on primary residences, or homesteads.
Highlights Generosity and Commitment to Improving Lives
Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (“PMI U.S.”) this week announced the launch of “Thanks for Giving,” a call to action inspiring business and individuals to recognize and support the charitable organizations and individuals working to build stronger communities. As Americans pause to recognize Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday, the Thanks for Giving campaign highlights the spirit of generosity that drives impact year-round, while celebrating the extraordinary service of charitable partners—from national nonprofits to local organizations working tirelessly in communities across the nation.
On December 2, 2025, the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa and HBA Charitable Foundation will host a construction career fair called Build My Future: Rogers County at the Claremore Expo Center. This event will host more than 250 high school students from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM.
The Home Builders Association has identified the #1 issue in the construction industry as the lack of a quality workforce to complete jobs on time and on budget. We are taking part in an annual event to encourage the next generation to continue their education through construction programs and eventually enter our industry as more qualified employees.
With last year’s Black Friday sales drawing 81.7 million Americans to shop in person and 87.3 million to shop online, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best Places to Shop on Black Friday in 2025 to help consumers maximize their savings.
On paper, Oklahoma’s minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009. In reality, the starting wage for most entry-level jobs today is much higher with wages of $11 to $14 an hour common.
That fact undermines the entire narrative of those claiming government needs to set wages. They argue that employers won’t pay a penny more than legally required. But this is false. Employee pay is not the product of government edict, but of market reality. Employers must pay wages that attract workers. That’s why today’s entry-level wages in Oklahoma are much higher than the official minimum.
