Oklahoma Representative Chris Banning has requested an interim study to examine the state’s economic development policies, workforce and innovation economy.
The proposed study would continue work led in recent years by Representative Brian Hill, reviewing whether Oklahoma’s laws, incentives and economic development efforts are helping grow businesses, strengthen communities and create long-term opportunities.
“Chairman Hill has done important work on this issue for several years and I appreciate the foundation he has laid,” Banning said. “As we continue looking at economic development policy, we need to be certain the laws we pass and the tools we put in place are actually benefiting Oklahoma families.”
Hill hosted his eighth annual interim study on Oklahoma’s innovation economy and workforce last fall, bringing together state leaders, industry experts and agency officials to discuss challenges facing Oklahoma businesses and opportunities to strengthen the state’s economy.
If approved, Banning’s interim study will be held later this year.
