Oklahoma families are feeling the squeeze as everyday costs, from groceries to housing to childcare, continue to rise while wages lag behind. Carroll supports raising the minimum wage to $15/hour, but she knows that’s only one part of the solution. She believes the legislature must take a more active role in lowering the cost of living and creating real pathways to financial stability for working families.

Carroll will fight to lower everyday expenses by supporting targeted tax relief for middle- and working-class families, while opposing tax giveaways that primarily benefit large corporations. She will advocate for policies that reduce housing costs by encouraging smart development and investing in infrastructure to support growing communities. Carroll also supports expanding access to affordable childcare, recognizing that high childcare costs are among the biggest barriers to parents fully participating in the workforce.

To help Oklahomans earn more, Carroll will work to attract and grow industries that offer good-paying, stable jobs, especially in sectors such as energy innovation, education, healthcare, and the skilled trades. She believes in investing in workforce development programs and career training so Oklahomans can fill those jobs and build long-term careers. Carroll will also support small businesses, the backbone of local economies, by cutting unnecessary red tape and ensuring they have access to the resources they need to grow and hire locally.

Finally, Carroll is a strong supporter of workers’ rights. She believes that when workers have a voice, through unions or collective bargaining, they earn better wages, have safer workplaces, and build stronger communities. Her approach is simple: raise wages, lower costs, and make sure Oklahoma’s economy works for everyone, not just those at the top.