Glenn Pappas, an Oklahoma small business owner and NFIB member, is warning that if State Question 832 is approved, it will be much more difficult for entry-level Oklahomans to find jobs.

Impact on Entry-Level Jobs

Pappas stated that the minimum wage increases proposed under State Question 832 will have a ripple effect, forcing him to cut costs to keep his business open. He expressed concern that entry-level jobs, often held by young people and college students, will be the first to be cut.

Pappas’ comments come as part of a statewide campaign launched by NFIB in May 2026, urging Oklahoma voters to vote no on State Question 832. The campaign, which can be found at ProtectOKSmallBusiness.org, aims to inform voters about the potential consequences of the proposed minimum wage increase.

Original reporting: NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) — read the source article.