“Kristin Jarman’s diverse background from prosecutor and public defender to administrative law judge and municipal judge makes her exceptionally qualified to serve Murray County,” Stitt said. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/10/sti…

January’s jobs report points to a labor market that’s still adding positions while unemployment holds roughly steady. Hiring was led by health care and construction, with federal government and financial activities moving lower. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/11/con…

Looking for hands‑on automotive work? Carvana OKC hiring event is Feb. 14, 8 a.m.–noon—detailers, techs, and paint/body roles, with on‑site interviews and select sign‑on bonuses. 5500 S Rockwell Ave. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/11/car…

“We see tremendous opportunity ahead—both here in #Oklahoma City and across the country.” okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/12/mid…

HB 4420 advanced from the House A&B Education Subcommittee 8–2 today. The bill tightens the Strong Readers Act with earlier screening, science‑of‑reading interventions and a firmer 3rd‑grade proficiency bar. Next stop: full A&B. Read: okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/16/hou…

Meatball lovers, rejoice! IKEA USA will open its first Oklahoma store in Tulsa as part of its 2026 U.S. expansion. The 51,000‑sq‑ft small‑format location is planned for Tulsa Hills Shopping Center. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/17/hur…

Burger Barn: A new burger joint is slidin’ into NOKC. Smalls Sliders local group signed a multi‑unit deal after opening Tulsa’s first “Can” in Sept. 2025. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/18/bur…

A red cardinal on a desk. A data test for degrees. Rep. Brian Hill’s HB 2398 would publish a statewide list of “credentials of value” so students see ROI before they spend. Our feature: the bird, the bill, and the why. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/18/the…

“I am honored to be sworn in as the newest state representative,” Travis said. “I promise to represent House District 35 well and continue working hard for rural Oklahoma." okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/18/dil…

OG&E today commissioned a new 96‑MW natural gas power plant at Tinker Air Force Base, strengthening energy resiliency for the installation and supporting rapid population and economic growth across the Oklahoma City region. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/19/oge…

Cortado Ventures has stood up a new $10M angel fund dedicated to Oklahoma‑based startups, targeting the earliest stages where founders often face the widest capital gap. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/19/cor…

What the Supreme Court tariff ruling means for #Oklahoma businesses. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/23/wha…

Energy, workforce, health policy in 60 seconds. Tinker gets 96 MW. HB 2398 ties credentials to ROI and demand. HB 1161 allows 6 actuarial reports per year. Watch the Roundup, then read more: okbusinessvoice.com

#ICYMI: Five Oklahoma‑based organizations have been named to Forbes 2026 America’s Best Large Employers. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/10/fiv…

OU Health Campus has cracked the nation’s Top 100 in NIH funding for the first time — a record high for University of Oklahoma and the state. The university jumped 31 spots in three years to No. 98, driven by $80.9M in federal support. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/24/ou-…

Senate leaders unveiled a $254M education plan funded by reallocating existing TRS dollars — no new spending or taxes. The package raises the minimum teacher salary by $2,500 and expands literacy and math initiatives. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/24/sen…

U.S. Aluminum Co. has become the first downstream partner for the planned Oklahoma Primary Aluminum smelter in Inola, signing an agreement with EGA and Century Aluminum to explore a fabrication plant nearby. okbusinessvoice.com/2026/02/24/u-s…