Articles
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Budget & Tax
Stitt’s decision to incentivize work is the right one
Gov. Stitt made the right move in putting an end to the $300 federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits for Oklahomans.Curtis Shelton | June 10, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma state treasurer opposes federal oil-divestment push
Banks that refuse to do business with oil and gas companies will also forgo billions in business with state governments.Ray Carter | June 1, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Results more important than government jobs
The point of government spending is not to support government systems, but to benefit Oklahoma citizens.Jonathan Small | June 1, 2021
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Budget & Tax
$2 billion in state savings prudent
Gov. Kevin Stitt is making good on his promise to save $2 billion for the rainy day fund in order to keep the government operating through difficult budget years.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | May 28, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Education
Charter-school funding bill goes to governor
Legislation that could significantly increase funding for brick-and-mortar public charter schools has won easy approval in the Legislature and now awaits Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature.Ray Carter | May 25, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Good Government
Governor signs school choice, tax cuts
Governor Kevin Stitt has signed legislation that expands school-choice opportunities in Oklahoma and reduces taxes.Ray Carter | May 21, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Budget, tax cuts gain approval
Members of the Oklahoma Senate have provided final passage to the $8.8 billion state government budget, along with tax cuts.Ray Carter | May 21, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Education
School choice bill headed to governor
Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have passed a significant expansion of a school-choice program that has benefited thousands of low-income students, sending the measure to Gov. Kevin Stitt to be signed into law.Ray Carter | May 20, 2021
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Budget & Tax
House approves income tax cut
Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have voted to cut Oklahoma’s income-tax rate to a level that will make it one of the lowest in the country.Ray Carter | May 19, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Education
School choice clears Senate hurdle
A significant school-choice measure has won overwhelming approval from the Oklahoma Senate and is now one vote away from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk.Ray Carter | May 18, 2021