Archived State Chamber In The News | State Chamber of Oklahoma

Weighing the public option (Matt Robison) - Tulsa Business Journal 4/12/10

SQ 744 - Groups oppose school funding mandate - Tulsa World 4/10/10

State question on Oklahoma school funds called 'job killer' - NewsOK.com 4/9/10

OPEA Joins Oklahoma Coalition Opposing SQ 744 - OPEA Blog 4/8/10

Groups oppose Oklahoma education-spending initiative - CNBC through Associated Press 4/8/10

Oklahoma workers' comp provider inches closer to privatizing - NewsOK.com 4/8/10

Q & A with Fred Morgan: Five-year strategic plan to take priority of State Chamber leader - NewsOK.com 4/6/10

Vote no on SQ 744 - it will bankrupt the State of Okahoma - Tulsa Beacon 4/1/10

Dick Rush retires after 23-year career at State Chamber of Oklahoma - Capitol Beat 3/27/10

Nano is focus of state conference (Jim Mason) - Tulsa World 3/27/10

Local, state business leaders react to bill passage (Matt Robison) - 3/23/10
Edmond Sun
Newsok.com
Tulsaworld.com

Captain Morgan: Former rep takes reigns of The State Chamber - OKCBiz April Issue

New Oklahoma immigration law could affect home building - insurancedrug.com 3/17/10

Oklahoma: House, Senate committees approve six WC reform bills - Risk&Insurance.com 3/15/10

Cherokee Nation receives Oklahoma Healthy Business Award - Muskogee Phoenix 3/15/10

Daily Q&A with Jim Mason - The Oklahoman/NewsOK.com 3/12/10

CompSource plan may be in trouble by Oklahoma legislation (Mike Seney quoted) - NewsOK.com 3/7/10
Tulsa World repeat coverage of NewsOK.com

It’s time to start over - Point Of View Sale of CompSource - NewsOK.com 3/6/10

Prosperity Project expands state election coverage - The Journal Record 3/1/10

Fred Morgan, good choice - Oklahoma City FRIDAY 2/26/10

Dana Weber named Oklahoma Prosperity Project chairman - Dolan Media Newswire 2/24/10

Legislature obliged to give revenue debate full review - NewsOK.com 2/21/10

Tax breaks cost state billions each year - Durant Daily Democrat 2/21/10
krjh.com

Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation insurance should not be sold - Durant Daily Democrat 2/20/10

Alumni Association names new board members (Danna Fowble) - Northeastern State University 2/19/10

Rush: Workers’ comp reform: Make 2010 the year of the job - The Journal Record 2/19/10

Changes for workers comp agency advancing - Tulsa World / Newsok.com

Jobs Coming TV Coverage (Mike Seney featured) - News9 2/18/10
News On 6

Privatization closer for Oklahoma workers' insurance - NewsOK.com 2/18/10

Billion-dollar budget hole causes confusion over multitudes of tax breaks (Ronn Cupp quoted) - Oklahoma Gazette 2/17/10

Oklahoma business owners want workers' comp reform - 2/17/10
The Oklahoman
NewsOK.com

State Business Operators Favor Workers' Compensation Reform, According to New Survey - gtrnews.com 2/16/10

Commissioner wants to rehash old case - OpEd by Richard P. Rush 2/13/10
TulsaWorld
Allbusiness.com

Business and labor union leaders praise court's quick decision - captolbeatok.com 2/13/10

Focus Must Be on Future (Comment by Richard Rush) - News0k.com 2/10/10

Supreme Court rejects request to reopen rate case 2/10/10
KTUL
KOSU
forbes.com
newsok.com
newson6.com
news9.com
kjrh.com
kfor.com
newschannel10.com
kten.com
sfexaminer.com
bartlesvillelive.com
kfsm.com
koamtv.com
wn.com
washingtonexaminer.com
canadianbusiness.com
finance.yahoo.com
newstimes.com
news-spider.com

Workers Comp Reform Might Inculde Sale - Tulsa Today 2/9/10

OU president stresses importance of history in education (Matt Robison quoted) - 2/8/10
The Journal Record
Dolan Media Company

State Chamber of Oklahoma Selects New President & CEO
OCU Law - 2/3/10
TulsaBusiness.com - 1/27/10
NewsOK - 1/27/10
OETA 1/26/10
KOSU - 1/26/10
KTEN.com - 1/26/10
Greater Tulsa Reporter News - 1/26/10
The McCarville Report Online - 1/26/10

Manufacturing key to reviving state economy - Tulsa World 1/21/10
Mike Seney Business Viewpoint

State Chamber of Oklahoma Joins National Effort to Restart Health Care Bill - Gtrnews.com 1/20/10
The State Chamber of Oklahoma urges health care overhaul restart - kjrh.com 1/20/10

Group sees need for reform in Oklahoma: State's economic strengths come with weakness, research foundation reports - The Oklahoman 1/15/10

Group sees need for reform in Oklahoma - via The Oklahoman, reprinted on Insurance News 1/15/10

New State Chamber of Oklahoma report shows economic improvement and challenges - GTR Newspapers 1/14/10

Dates for 2010 Oklahoma Compensation Workshop set for late January - The Edmond Sun 1/14/10

Oklahoma's gross state product 3rd fastest-growing in the nation - OKCBiz.com 1/14/10

RUSH: Legislative Goals for 2010 Session - The Journal Record 1/4/10

Moving from pothole repair to infrastructure investment - The Business Times of Edmond, Oklahoma 1/1/10

Snow crushes Oklahoma City stores relying on Christmas (Matt Robison) - The Oklahoman 12/29/09

Small details, great expectations: Oklahoma leads the way in nanotechnology (Jim Mason) - The Journal Record 12/29/09

Tina Majors, Small Business Council Chairwoman - interview on News 9 at 4:00 p.m. - 12/23/09

News Coverage of The State Chamber's Public Affairs Forum - 12/12/09:

OETA
Edmond Sun
iStockAnalyst
KGOU - Legislative Leadership Panel Coverage (audio only)

Oklahoma's legislative priorities may depend on funds - NewsOK.com 12/10/09

RUSH: Defend free enterprise system's big dream - The Journal Record 12/7/09

Rep. McCullough Planning New Workers' Comp Reform Bill - Tulsa Beacon 11/27/09

Retailers in Oklahoma hope to see green: Merchants make adjustments - BNET 11/27/09

Retailers Hope for Healthy Black Friday - (Matt Robison Quoted) KOSU 11/25/09

State Chamber leaders outline 2010 issues - The Journal Record 11/20/09

State Chamber exec rips health bills - Tulsa World 11/20/09

Federal health reform plans a 'monumental mistake,' state chamber president says - Tulsa World 11/19/09

State Chamber CEO to speak at luncheon - Tulsa World 11/15/09

Income tax holds back Oklahoma, former Gov. Frank Keating says - NewsOK.com 11/13/09

Keating Urges Education Improvement - KOSU.org 11/13/09

Oklahoma Business People - NewsOK.com 11/9/09

RUSH: There's silver linings to be found in Oklahoma - The Journal Record 11/9/09

Business Community Needs to Unite on Legislation - Chickasha Express-Star 11/8/09

Group Divided on Workers' Comp Privatization - Associated Press 11/5/09 (Mike Seney Quoted)

VIDEO - Jim Mason speaks with News 9 at 6:00 p.m. on Biotechnology - 10/29/09

US Chamber of Commerce honors The State Chamber of Oklahoma's legal reform work - 10/29/09

Task force debates privatization of CompSource - The Journal Record 10/22/09

Workers' comp agency discussions continue in Oklahoma - The Oklahoman 10/22/09

Comp Reform - Guymon Daily Herald 10/20/09

Opposition to clean energy acts grows larger - The Journal Record 10/19/09

Rush: House race Tuesday starts election cycle - The Journal Record 10/12/09

Study: Legislation intended to reduce greenhouse gas to negatively impact Oklahoma - The Meeker News 10/1/09

Washington Fly-In - Tulsa Beacon 10/1/09

Report: Okla. homeowners pay lower property taxes - The Journal Record 9/30/09

Chamber opposes bill - The Journal Record 9/29/09

Study shows legislation could cost state jobs, cut income - El Reno Tribune 9/27/09

Streuli: What would make Oklahoma more business-friendly - The Journal Record 9/30/09

Matt Robison at Oklahoma State Capitol

Health care debate moving at breakneck speed - OKC Biz 9/22/09

Army Officials: Oklahoma's Military Jobs Safe - KTUL.com 9/18/09

KWTV News 9 at 4:00 p.m. - Ronn Cupp Interview about Washington D.C. Fly-in 9/17/09

Aerospace benefits to state eonomy immense By Jim Mason, VP of Technology - Tulsa World 9/17/09

RUSH: Working on pro-business laws - Monthly column featured in The Journal Record - September 14, 2009

State Chamber President, CEO Retires - September 10, 2009 - Tulsa Business Journal

State Chamber leader retiring after 23 years - September 10, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Dick Rush to retire from State Chamber in Oklahoma - September 10, 2009 - NewsOK.com

Rush to retire from State Chamber - September 10, 2009 - News9.com

State Chamber President and CEO Dick Rush to retire after 23 years - September 10, 2009 - KAUT OK 43

Rush to retire from State Chamber - September 10, 2009 - KTUL.com

State Chamber President and CEO Dick Rush to retire after 23 years - September 10, 2009 - KFSM.com

Rush to retire from State Chamber - September 10, 2009 - KTEN.com

State Chamber of Oklahoma president announces retirement plan - September 10, 2009 - Tulsa World

Oklahoma officials prepare for swine flu onslaught - September 9, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Snakes Alive - September 8, 2009 - American Courthouse

Oklahoma Considers Privatizing State-backed Workers' Comp Insurer - September 8, 2009 - Insurance Journal

Oklahoma businesses are urged to be ready for swine flu - September 6, 2009 - MainStreekOK.com

Oklahoma businesses are urged to be ready for swine flu - September 6, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Employers launch grassroots health reform coalition - September 4, 2009 - Edmond Sun

Matt Robison speaks on Health Care Reform on KRMG Talk Radio Morning Show - September 3, 2009

Email demonstrates need for tort reform - September 3, 2009 - Konawa Leader

Legislators say e-mail demonstrates need for tort reform - September 3, 2009 - Jenks Journal

Trial Lawyer Email Demonstrates Need for Tort Reform - September 2, 2009 - Bixby Bulletin

Email Demonstrates Need for Tort Reform - September 2, 2009 - The Seminole Producer

Employers launch grassroots health reform coalition - September 2, 2009 - Perry Daily Journal

Medals awarded for year's 'best,' 'worst' state civil justice legislation - September 2, 2009 - Perry Daily Journal

ATRA Awards Medals For 'Best' and 'Worst' State Civil Justice Legislation in 2009 - September 1, 2009 - Press Release

KJRH Matt Robison speaks on health care reform - August 30, 2009

KJRH 10:30 p.m broadcast re: The State Chamber's Stance on Health Care Reform - August 30, 2009

State Chamber gives billions to economy - August 28, 2009 - Seminole Producer

Q&A with Mike Seney - August 19, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Dick Rush on KOCO Eyewitness News 5 at 6:00 p.m. - August 18, 2009 - Saxum PR

AUDIO - Dick Rush on KOSU - "Non traditional workers say yes to public option in health care." - August 18, 2009 - Saxum PR

Matt Robison interview on KAUT at 7:45 a.m. - August 13, 2009 - Saxum PR

Perks make Oklahoma the state of choice - August 13, 2009 - TulsaWorld

Rush: Health care reform needs full debate - August 10, 2009 - The Journal Record

Oklahoma receives failing grade for workers' comp - August 4, 2009 - Hugo Daily News

Oklahoma gets 'F' for worker's comp - August 2, 2009 - Sapulpa Daily Herald

Business in Oklahoma is A-OK, report shows - August 1, 2009 - The Oklahoman

National organization grades Oklahoma an 'F' for workers' compensation - July 31, 2009 - OKC Biz

State Receives Failing Frade on 2009 State Report Cards for Workers' Comp - July 31, 2009 - The Seminole Producer

Ivan Devitt, GM at Lowe's Elected Grove Chamber Chairman - July 24, 2009 - Grand Lake Business Journal

Wage hike's effect on Oklahoma argued as changes are pending - July 23, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Minimum wage takes a jump; business owners consider effect on bottom line - July 23, 2009 - The Journal Record

Oklahoma's next legislative steps, Column by Richard Rush - July 13, 2009 - The Journal Record

Rush named one of 50 Most Powerful Oklahomans '08 - July 3, 2009 - Oklahoma City FRIDAY

AT&T goes with CNG - June 30, 2009 - KTUL

Vance officer is honored - June 25, 2009 - The Enid News and Eagle

Rice named Director at Large for State Chamber - June 23, 2009 - Claremore Progress

Clout gained at State Chamber of Commerce editorial - June 21, 2009 - Lawton Sunday Consitution

State Chamber gives legislature an "A" - June 21, 2009 - Lawton Sunday Constitution

Lawsuit Reform hailed as "greatest accomplishment" during annual meeting - June 21, 2009 - El Reno Tribune

State Chamber gives session an "A-minus" - June 20, 2009 - Clinton (Okla.) Daily News

Kennedy elected chairman of State Chamber board - June 19, 2009 - The Journal Record

Oklahoma strong - Army strong - June 19, 2009 - The Lawton Constitution

We won't be silenced in health care debate - June 19, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Military makes big economic impact on Southwest Oklahoma - June 18, 2009 - KSWO Online

Oklahoma State Chamber names new chairman; grades legislative session - June 18, 2009 - OKC Biz

Rush: A good session - June 15, 2009 - The Journal Record

Progress Made; work to be done - Editorial by Richard Rush - June 10, 2009 - The Lawton Consititution

Progress Made; Work to be Done - Editorial by Richard Rush - June 9, 2009 - The Elk City Daily News

Lawtonian to be sworn in as State Chamber's new chairman - June 7, 2009 - The Lawton Constitution

Seize the day - letter to the editor - June 7, 2009 - The Oklahoman

OBEC: Henry's signature of education bill to bring accountability to state's system - June 7, 2009 - Bixby Bulletin

Progress made, but more work ahead - June 6, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Q & A With Phil Kennedy Laws to bring jobs, businesses, increase health care access - June 5, 2009 - The Oklahoman

State Chamber to host annual meeting at Fort Sill - June 2, 2009 - KSWO-Lawton, Wichita Falls

State Chamber: Governor's signature on lawsuit reform help Oklahoma's economy - May 29, 2009 - The Oklahoma Eagle

Pros and cons of tort reform stir up debate in Oklahoma - May 28, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Tort law debated for GOP group - May 28, 2009 - Tulsa World

Lawsuit reform legislation will create jobs - May 26, 2009 - The Durant Daily Democrat

Tort Reform Opens Tulsa's Door for Business - May 25, 2009 - Tulsa Business Journal

Receiving Governor Henry's OK, tort reform effort hailed - May 22, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Governor signs lawsuit-reform bill - May 22, 2009 - OKC Biz

Oklahoma Governor signs landmark tort reform bill - May 22, 2009 - LegalNewsline

State in dilemma over jobless funds - May 18, 2009 - Tulsa World

Rush: Civil justice bill puts Okla. on the map - May 18, 2009 - The Journal Record

State in dilemma over jobless funds - May 17, 2009 - Tulsa World

Tort reform bill goes to Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry - May 15, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma prepares for possible Influenza A/H1N1 outbreak - May 1, 2009 - Xinhua - China

Amid flu scare, Oklahomans asked to be prepared - May 1, 2009 - KSBI interview with Danna Fowble

Amid flu scare, Oklahomans asked to be prepared - May 1, 2009 - The Oklahoman

State Chamber Helps Businesses Prepare for Flu Outbreak - May 1, 2009 - Bartlesville Live

Oklahoma businesses preparing for swine flu - May 1, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma chambers back school reform bill - April 29, 2009 - The Oklahoman

A working alternative - April 26, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Rush: State Chamber first to focus on nanotechnology - April 20, 2009 - The Journal Record

Oklahoma businesses use social media to spread news, attract customers, stay connected - April 19, 2009 - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma business use social media to spread news, attract customers, stay connected - April 19, 2009 - Tulsa World Online

'Official English' bill debate heating up - April 14, 2009 - Norman Transcript

Debate heating up over English bills - April 13, 2009 - News on 6 (Tulsa)

The People Speak: Boren's Ledbetter vote nothing to be proud of - April 5, 2009 - The Muskogee Phoenix

Shipping News: Let's give no truck to protectionism - April 2, 2009 - The Oklahoman

New State Chamber Report Shows Oklahoma Exports Rising At Record Pace - April 2, 2009 - Meeker News

Oklahoma exports $5.1 billion in '08 - April 2, 2009 - Clinton Daily News

State Chamber Report: Oklahoma exports increase in 2009 - March 24, 2009 - OKC Biz