Is the Legislature Helping or Harming Oklahoma’s Economy?
RIED tracks bills during the legislative process that have an impact on the Oklahoma economy. RIED then scores legislators on whether they voted for or against economic growth based on our pro-growth or anti-growth stance. The bills for scoring consideration in 2023 are now out! RIED 2023 Bills What is RIED?
Announcing: SCRF’s New Website!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new online home, www.StateChamberResearch.org! This new site is a one-stop shop for all things State Chamber Research Foundation, including current and past publications produced by the Foundation. We know it will be a valuable resource for policymakers and business leaders. As you browse our new site, […]
Have Employment Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Wondering about best practices for handling unemployment issues or the modernization happening at the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) to address some of the issues exacerbated by the pandemic? Now is your chance to ask and get answers at the next Legal Lunchbox where employment attorney Courtney Warmington and new OESC Executive Director Trae Rahill […]
Introducing the Legal Center
The Legal Center, a project of The State Chamber Research Foundation, provides successful and active representation for the business community through its participation in and education on legal actions impacting Oklahoma’s business climate. “The legal center is going to become a critical part of what we do,” said Chad Warmington, President and CEO of The […]
State Tax Policy Impacts Population Growth
When it comes to population, low tax states are growing and high tax states are declining. U.S. Census Bureau population data, U-Haul and United Van Lines datasets give a window into population shifts between states. These recent datasets confirm a trend that has been observed for many years – Americans are choosing to move to […]
Still Time to Sign Up for Trivia Night!
Do you have a deep knowledge of Oklahoma politics? The State Chamber Research Foundation Legal Center’s first annual Oklahoma Politics, Pundits & Pints Trivia Night Fundraiser is the moment of truth for you to prove you’re the best around at Sooner State political knowledge! And time to sign up is running out! When:Thursday, Jan. 12, […]
Litigation Funding Creates National Security Threat
Third party litigation funding has become a lucrative investment practice in theUnited States with investors funding lawsuits, gambling on a verdict they hope will pay off in big bucks. But litigation funding creates a major risk to national security by opening a path for foreign adversaries to infiltrate the American litigation system and undermine national […]
Better Watch Out! Better Not Cry! RIED Report Tells You Why!
Old Saint Nick isn’t the only one keeping a naughty or nice list throughout the year. The RIED Report’s Legislative Scorecard helps the business community keep tabs on how Oklahoma legislators vote on key issues affecting economic growth. Check out the 2022 RIED Report: Here