NFIB Urges Oklahoma Lawmakers to Consider Small Business Priorities in 59th Legislative Session

February 6, 2023 Last Edit: June 5, 2025

As the engine that drives our economy, small businesses are excited to welcome the Legislature back to Oklahoma City.

NFIB Urges Oklahoma Lawmakers to Consider Small Business Priorities in 59th Legislative Session

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 6, 2023) – With the Oklahoma Legislature gaveling into session today, NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse issued the following statement: “As the engine that drives our economy, small businesses are excited to welcome the Legislature back to Oklahoma City. Common sense, pro-growth policies have unbridled the entrepreneurial spirit here in Oklahoma. But with 40-year high inflation, a persistent worker shortage, and a recession on the horizon, Main Street is struggling. We look forward to working with lawmakers and Governor Stitt to ensure small businesses can continue doing what they do best: meeting their customers’ needs and creating good-paying jobs for Oklahomans.” Background: According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 57% of owners reported hiring or trying to hire in January. This comes amid a recent NFIB survey that found more than half of all small business owners anticipate worsening conditions over the next six months.. CLICK HERE to read the full report.

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Labor

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Oklahoma

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