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State leaders have plenty to brag about on Oklahoma's economic development front, according to a new report by the State Senate staff. The study was compiled at the request of Senator Ted Fisher, chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee and author of the Quality Jobs Act.
"Too often it seems like people ignore the many good things that are happening in Oklahoma and dwell on the negative. I just think that if we did a better job of promoting the attributes of our state, we'd have even better success on the economic development trail," said Senator Fisher.
"Badmouthing our state can't create any new jobs, but accentuating the positive can."
Some of the highlights of the report include:
"If you look at the facts, they debunk the myth that Oklahoma is some kind of economic backwater. The experts have recognized Oklahoma for having one of the best business climates in the country. That's something we should be shouting from the rooftops. We should be promoting the reality, not the myth," said Senator Fisher.
Even with all of the positive economic news and national accolades, Oklahoma still has many challenges to face, according to Senator Fisher.
"We've done a great job of pulling our state out of the oil bust, diversifying our economy and building a strong business climate, but we still have work to do. Education is the key to the jobs of the future and there are still some challenges there, especially in the area of adequate funding," said Senator Fisher.
"If we concentrate our resources on those challenge areas and work at promoting the many positive aspects of our state, Oklahoma's economic success will continue."