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
Calling Oklahoma Politicos – Come Show Us What You Got!
Think you know Oklahoma politics? This is the perfect chance for you to flex your Sooner State political knowledge during The State Chamber Research Foundation Legal Center’s first annual Oklahoma Politics, Pundits & Pints Trivia Night Fundraiser! When:Jan. 12, 2023 Where:Twisted Spike Brewing Co., 1 NW 10th St., Oklahoma City Time:The event kicks off with […]
K-12 Student Achievement has Plummeted Nationwide, and It’s Even Worse in Oklahoma
There has been a sharp decline in K-12 student achievement in the United States, and the decline is particularly pronounced in Oklahoma. Recent results from the Nation’s Report Card have sparked nationwide concern due to record declines, including the largest declines ever recorded in math for fourth and eighth graders. Troublingly, Oklahoma public school students […]
Legal Lunchbox to Discuss PFAS Regulations
The Legal Center, a program of The State Chamber Research Foundation, will host a Legal Lunch Box: “PFAS – Changes to the Regulatory Landscape of Forever Chemicals,” Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. at the Tulsa Regional Chamber. Attorney Tim Sowecke of Crowe & Dunlevy will discuss the proposed EPA regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances […]
Tort System Heavy in Cost, Light in Compensation
You might not think it, but the U.S. tort system is taking a massive toll on people’s bank accounts. A new economic study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) shows that the tort system cost Americans $443 billion in 2020, a staggering amount equal to $2,671 per Oklahoma household and […]
‘2022 Oklahoma Scorecard’ Shows Infrastructure Strong, Workforce Lacking
The State Chamber Research Foundation’s “Oklahoma Scorecard” shows that the Sooner State is succeeding in infrastructure development and improving in tax competitiveness but ranks low among states in some important competitive areas. The Scorecard, previously entitled “The Oklahoma Economic Competitiveness Index,” ranks all 50 states in important categories that drive economic competitiveness, including taxes, workforce, […]
The State Chamber Celebrates Question 820 Victory
The State Chamber Research Foundation’s Legal Center (The Legal Center) is celebrating a win after the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s recent ruling preserving the integrity of the initiative petition process. The court ruled the state does not have to place State Question 820 (SQ 820) on November’s general election ballot. The Legal Center filed a brief, […]
Importance of The State Chamber Research Foundation
From in-depth studies of Oklahoma’s economic environment to grading lawmakers on how business friendly they vote, The State Chamber Research Foundation (SCRF) is dedicated to public policy research promoting Oklahoma’s growth and success. Here why the SCRF is so vital to the overall mission of The State Chamber of Oklahoma. Click here to watch our […]
An Expensive Thanksgiving
Those who save the annual Thanksgiving grocery store trip for the last minute (no judgment from us!) will notice later today at the checkout lane that the price tag is a lot steeper than it has been in recent memory. According to a recent report, the price of every ingredient in the traditional Thanksgiving meal […]