Senate Outpaces House in Pro-Growth Voting
Senate Outpaces House in Pro-Growth Voting OKLAHOMA CITY (July 22, 2026) – The State Chamber Research Foundation released its 2026 Prosperity Tracker Legislative Scorecard, giving members, employers, and the public a clear look at how legislators voted on priority issues affecting Oklahoma’s economic future. This year’s scorecard evaluated votes on pro-growth policies tied to workforce […]
Business Leaders Poll: Oklahoma Has Momentum, But Execution Matters
Business Leaders Poll: Oklahoma Has Momentum, But Execution Matters OKLAHOMA CITY (April, 2026) – Oklahoma business leaders remain confident in the state’s economic direction and continue to plan for growth. However, they remain concerned about workforce availability, infrastructure needs and the state’s long-term competitiveness. This data and more are the findings of the 2026 Oklahoma […]
Taking Applications from Leaders of Tomorrow
Taking Applications from Leaders of Tomorrow OKLAHOMA CITY (March 20, 2026) – The State Chamber Research Foundation has opened the application process for the 16th year of the Leadership Exchange Academy . LEA is a course designed to equip Oklahoma’s future business and political leaders with the knowledge and connections they will need […]
Foundation Flash Newsletter – December
Time to Join the Movement The State Chamber and State Chamber Research Foundation launched the Oklahoma Competes Initiative, and we want you to be part of our team. The Initiative focuses on four Fundamentals of Competitiveness that will create lasting, meaningful change for our economy and all Oklahomans! To learn more about the Initiative, watch President and CEO […]
Foundation Flash Newsletter – November
All eyes on AI at the Oklahoma Prosperity Summit The State Chamber Research Foundation partnered with the Oklahoma Technology Alliance to host its 2nd Annual Prosperity Summit at the Oklahoma History Center. This year’s Summit focused on an in-depth look at AI—past, present, and future—and how it’s transforming business, education, and the way Oklahoma’s schools and universities are preparing the workforce of tomorrow. Experts from across the […]
Foundation Flash Newsletter – November
Keeping the Lights on for a Bright future for Oklahoma The State Chamber Research Foundation recently brought together Oklahoma energy leaders and lawmakers for a visit of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) in Little Rock. From touring the SPP control room to exploring grid reliability, transmission planning, and power markets, discussions centered on strengthening Oklahoma’s […]
Foundation Flash Newsletter – October
SCRF & Oklahoma Technology Alliance Co-Host ’25 Prosperity Summit The State Chamber Research Foundation will team up with The Oklahoma Technology Alliance to host the second annual Oklahoma Prosperity Summit on Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is The Future of Work: How Advanced Technology & AI Can Shape Oklahoma’s Opportunities. The event will focus on how […]
Foundation Flash Newsletter – September
SCRF Rolls Out New Chair and Board Members Fresh faces and new blood are always important to keep a successful organization moving forward, and that’s what happening at The State Chamber Research Foundation. SCRF leaders are excited to welcome five new members to its board of directors and a new chair, Kristen Peck. Kristen Peck […]
Foundation Flash Newsletter – August
Leadership Exchange Academy Welcomes a New Cohort of State Leaders The State Chamber Research Foundation hosted its annual Leadership Exchange Academy (LEA), presented by AAON, on June 12–13 and July 17–18. The LEA cohort consisted of 44 Oklahomans with a passion to learn more about policy and politics affecting the business community and free enterprise. Each two-day […]
Foundation Flash Newsletter – July
Prosperity Tracker Inaugural Legislative Scorecard The Prosperity Tracker (formerly RIED Report) released our inaugural set of legislative scores for the 2025 Legislative Scorecard. This year, seven legislators received an overall A+. This year is the first year with the new formula. Not only are votes on pro-growth and anti-growth measures scored, but each legislator’s actions […]