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Campaign to raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma clears another hurdle
By Terré Gables/KFOR,
4 days ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Raise the Wage Oklahoma officials say the Oklahoma Secretary of State’s Office has officially verified the 157,287 signatures on a ballot petition and now voters will decide on the state minimum wage.
“In just 90 days, our campaign connected with a staggering number of people that were excited to sign the petition to give power to voters and let Oklahomans decide for themselves if the minimum wage should gradually be raised to $15 an hour. Our collective success during this phase of the campaign is a testament to the grassroots movement we’re building that is rooted in the value of hard-work and a commitment to ensuring Oklahoma families can keep up with the cost of living.”
Amber England with Raise the Wage Oklahoma
The Secretary of State has submitted the official signature count to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
A 10 business day protest period will begin once the official notification is posted to a statewide newspaper, according to Raise the Wage Oklahoma leadership.
“We are confident that the Secretary of State’s office has done a remarkable job certifying the signatures in an efficient and secure manner, “ England said.
England went on to say she hoped politicians and special interest groups who have spearheaded to block their efforts will respect the will of voters. “It’s time to let voters decide this issue for ourselves,” says Amber England.
The Oklahoma State Chamber has been a critic of this proposal and sent us this statement in July.
SQ 832 harms small businesses and family farms because drives up the cost of everything on the heels of already high inflation. This harms consumers who struggle to pay more for gas and groceries, small businesses, whose costs will increase, and family farms, who already operate on very thin margins.
Oklahoma State Chamber
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