Category Archives: Business

Support Local Small Businesses

By Melanie Nelson

For Tulsa community members, busy parents, shift workers, retirees, and new neighbors, supporting local small businesses is no longer a feel-good extra; it’s community-driven commerce that keeps paychecks circulating and streets active. The tension is simple: neighborhood entrepreneurs face rising costs, thinner staffing, and unpredictable demand, so random “shop local” intentions can miss the mark. When local support is steady and targeted, the local small business impact shows up in everyday life: more stable jobs, stronger nearby services, and a safer-feeling city block. This is about protecting Tulsa’s economic benefits of local support before more storefronts go dark.

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Global Gas Prices Report: OK Lowest

By David Arnett

Zutobi has released its 2026 Global Gas Prices Report, analyzing fuel costs across all U.S. states.

Oklahoma stands out with the lowest average gas price in the country. At $2.31 per gallon, Oklahoma prices reflect a 14.77% decrease compared to 2025, when prices averaged $2.72 per gallon. This combination of low prices and a significant year-over-year drop puts Oklahoma at the top nationally for fuel affordability.

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Securing Critical Water Resources

By David Arnett

In a Tuesday afternoon, the Secretaries of State and Agriculture celebrated a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation of the 1944 Water Treaty, providing greater certainty for farmers, ranchers, and producers in South Texas who rely on consistent water deliveries from the Rio Grande.

The Rio Grande meanders between Texas and Mexico
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OK Small Business Top Priorities

By David Arnett

With state lawmakers preparing to gavel in the 2026 legislative session next week, Oklahoma small business owners are calling on lawmakers to prioritize reforms that strengthen the state’s small business economy and reduce cost pressures. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Oklahoma calls on the Legislature to prioritize reforms that reduce cost pressures on small business owners.

“Rising costs continue to be a challenge for small business owners here in Oklahoma,” NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse said. “There are practical reforms that lawmakers can prioritize this session to give Main Street Oklahomans relief. In addition to cutting taxes, our members want lawmakers to be informed by real cost data and coverage impacts, not guesswork, when crafting health insurance mandates. Giving the Legislature the tools it needs to make smarter decisions that affect small businesses’ health insurance premiums is a commonsense solution.

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National Unclaimed Property Day

By Staff Report

More than $1 billion in unclaimed property is sitting in state custody, and thousands of Oklahomans may not even know they’re owed money. In recognition of National Unclaimed Property Day (Feb. 1), the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office is reminding residents to search their name and claim what’s theirs, some in amounts that could make a meaningful financial difference.

“Behind each unclaimed account is a person, a family or a business that could benefit from these funds,” said Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ. “Whether it’s a refund, insurance claim check or the contents of a safe deposit box, National Unclaimed Property Day is a timely opportunity to reclaim what belongs to you.”

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