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MP Materials will build a $1.25 billion facility in Northlake, creating more than 1,500 jobs. The U.S. Defense Department-backed project aims to expand domestic production and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas Democrat labor leader Taylor Rehmet turned tables in a special election runoff for the Texas Senate seat in District 9, defeating GOP pick Leigh Wambsganss in a 40-year Republican stronghold. Now, fellow Democratic candidates in West Texas are hoping similar work-focused strategies can overcome tough odds in their own deep red districts.

Around 18% of Oklahoma's agricultural federal workforce left or lost their jobs in the first half of 2025. A U.S. Department of Agriculture report shows most of the workers took a deferred resignation deal.

That's according to surveys of Texas businesses by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Tariffs, inflation and job growth remain a national economic concern, but new data indicate healthy economy in Oklahoma, says economist Dr. Robert Dauffenbach.

June job declines hit many sectors, led by cuts in the oil and gas and professional business services sectors.

Experts say the Panasonic plant could tap the brakes on hiring while it waits out economic uncertainty. The company can still collect hundreds of millions of dollars from Kansas even if it does.

U.S. Department of Labor cuts funding to Job Corps Centers nationwide.

A new study about potential cuts to Medicaid and SNAP found that Texas could see its gross domestic product shrink by $7 billion.

The federal government is by far Kansas City’s largest employer and a major economic engine, with agencies like the IRS, EPA, Social Security and more in town. Experts warn the region’s economy will feel the pain when jobs disappear.