Supporters of State Question 832—including members of the Oklahoma City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America—have launched a final statewide canvassing effort to encourage voter approval of a proposal that would raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage. ocpathink.org/post/independe…

Election Day is June 16. Before casting your ballot on SQ 832, take a few minutes to hear Dave Bond's conversation on Bott Radio about what the proposal would actually do. The discussion covers several provisions many voters may not realize are included in SQ 832, from automatic annual minimum-wage increases to the elimination of long-standing exemptions for part-time workers, students, and agricultural employees. It also examines what similar policies have meant in other states and why many Oklahoma employers, farmers, ranchers, and local officials oppose the measure. Listen here: ocpa.co/SQ832-Interview-on-B…

“Workers are actually paid to learn,” Mike Rowe said. “There is zero cost to them, no college debt, and a fast certification, with a guaranteed job on the other end.” dailywire.com/news/meta-laun…

Dave talks with Lance Christensen, Vice President of Government Affairs & Education Policy at the California Policy Center, about SQ 832 and what Oklahoma can learn from California’s experience with steep minimum-wage increases. buzzsprout.com/2399160/episo…

What would SQ 832 do? Read it for yourself before you vote on June 16.

Because businesses ultimately derive their revenue from customers, the hundreds of millions of dollars in additional labor expenses projected under SQ 832 would inevitably be passed along through higher prices, reduced employment opportunities, cuts in hours or benefits, or some combination of all three. ocpathink.org/post/analysis/…

If SQ 832 passes, prices will only get worse. #NOonSQ832🚫 koco.com/article/oklahoma-di…

"...if Oklahomans vote to massively raise the minimum wage on June 16th, they’ll actually push affordability even further out of reach." Vote NO on SQ 832. ow.ly/Vhx950ZaxFF

SQ 832 will harm Oklahoma family farms. Mason Bolay, from Perry, says SQ 832 will eliminate protections for family farms and increase costs during busy seasons. "Ag is very seasonal." Vote on June 16. okcfox.com/news/local/local-…

"Mom-and-pop businesses don't have the margins or scale of large corporations." Jerrod Shouse explains why SQ 832 could hit Oklahoma's small businesses the hardest. Listen👇

A new report projects that teen summer employment in 2026 will reach its lowest level since federal recordkeeping began in 1948. State Question 832 could further limit entry-level job opportunities in Oklahoma. ocpathink.org/post/independe…

Before voting on SQ 832, take a few minutes to read the actual proposal. Shawnee resident David Houghton writes: “Applying a uniform policy across a diverse state like Oklahoma raises real questions about the impact on rural communities and small businesses. And expanding coverage so broadly may create unintended consequences for industries not well suited to these requirements.”

As Oklahoma voters consider State Question 832, opponents of the measure are pointing to a growing number of restaurant bankruptcies in California as evidence of the risks associated with large government-mandated wage increases. ocpathink.org/post/independe…

Local government officials and state lawmakers with experience in city and county leadership are warning that State Question 832 could have consequences far beyond private-sector payrolls, increasing costs for municipalities, counties, and public schools across Oklahoma. ocpathink.org/post/independe…

State Question 832 could have an unexpected consequence for Oklahoma's FFA students by effectively ending longstanding arrangements that allow teenagers to earn cattle through work performed for local ranchers. ocpathink.org/post/independe…

The affordability challenges facing American households today are rooted not in market failure but in government intervention. ocpathink.org/post/analysis/…

Ripple effects of State Question 832 are “dangerous” to small businesses. ⬇️ nfib.com/news/news/listen-ri…

“When it comes to inflation, government is the problem, not the solution.” journalrecord.com/2026/06/04…