Articles
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma increases film subsidies amidst calls for state’s blacklisting
Even as Oklahoma's political leaders cleared the path for millions of more taxpayer dollars to go to entertainment companies, one prominent actress has called for Oklahoma to be blacklisted.Ray Carter | June 19, 2019
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Health Care, Law & Principles
Court rejects Medicaid petition challenge
Making an apparent about-face from a similar ruling issued just a year ago, the Oklahoma Supreme Court found Tuesday that a Medicaid-expansion petition could proceed, even though its gist contained material several justices conceded was misleading to voters.Ray Carter | June 18, 2019
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Health Care
Federal judge could quash new health insurance options for Oklahoma small businesses
Kaitlyn Finley | June 18, 2019
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Economy
Tax cuts and economic growth
The debate over whether or not a tax cut will increase revenue misses the point. The purpose of a tax cut is to help grow the economy—and this is exactly what the Brad Henry-era tax cuts accomplished.Curtis Shelton | June 18, 2019
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Criminal Justice
Governor’s task force offers another chance at justice reform
Corrections-reform advocates didn't get all they wanted in the 2019 legislative session, but officials are hopeful that the 15-member RESTORE Task Force, created by Governor Kevin Stitt via an executive order, will have more success.Ray Carter | June 17, 2019
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Health Care
Will state spend millions to insure the already insured?
While supporters of Medicaid expansion tout it as a way to provide insurance to the needy, recent research and the experience of Louisiana suggest expansion would also involve Oklahoma government spending millions to provide taxpayer-funded coverage to people who already have private insurance.Ray Carter | June 13, 2019
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Budget & Tax
Film subsidy debate focuses on finances … and abortion
Though some suggest that film projects may land in Oklahoma as a result of recent pro-life legislation in Georgia, a national expert and some Oklahoma lawmakers are skeptical.Ray Carter | June 13, 2019
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Budget & Tax
Stitt announces new spending transparency site
Governor Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday the launch of Oklahoma Checkbook, an interactive web site that provides regularly updated data on state expenses.Ray Carter | June 13, 2019
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Budget & Tax
Two years of Oklahoma revenue growth
Oklahoma’s total gross receipts in May grew by $103 million compared to last year. Total gross receipts have shown year-over-year growth for 24 months in a row.Curtis Shelton | June 12, 2019
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Budget & Tax
Experts warn of economic storm clouds on horizon
Due largely to state economic growth, Oklahoma lawmakers have been able to dramatically boost state spending. But there are indications that the days of financial largess may be near an end.Ray Carter | June 11, 2019