Articles
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Budget & Tax
Tribes seek share of turnpike revenue
Many tribal car tags are effectively unregistered with the state of Oklahoma, but a tribal official says tribes are willing to end that problem—if the state agrees to divert millions of dollars in turnpike revenue to tribal governments.Ray Carter | May 22, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Massachusetts study holds tax warning for Oklahoma
As Oklahoma’s governor and legislative leaders continue budget negotiations, a new report from Massachusetts provides a significant warning for lawmakers who prioritize government spending over income-tax cuts.Ray Carter | May 15, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Countdown to the budget deal: A look at health care spending
As Oklahoma budget talks continue, we take a look at state agency growth over the years. Today’s spotlight on the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.Curtis Shelton | May 10, 2024
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Budget & Tax
House, Senate budget plans include worthwhile items
Oklahomans should encourage their state lawmakers to include tax cuts and workforce scholarships in the final budget agreement.Jonathan Small | May 6, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Education
Countdown to the budget deal: A look at education spending
As Oklahoma budget talks continue, we take a look at state agency growth over the years. Today’s spotlight is on the state Department of Education.Curtis Shelton | May 1, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Amid tax cuts, state revenue growth continues
On average, tax-cutting states have seen a larger increase in government revenue than states that didn’t cut taxes.Curtis Shelton | April 22, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Economy
Oklahoma drawing Millennials, data show
Critics often claim that Oklahoma’s conservative policies will cause a mass exodus of people. But the facts keep proving these critics wrong.Ray Carter | April 9, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Economic growth allows tax cuts, not just spending
In the last six years, Oklahoma’s economy has grown dramatically, allowing state lawmakers to dramatically increase state government spending. House Speaker Charles McCall said that revenue growth also highlights the need for lawmakers to pass income-tax cuts this year.Ray Carter | March 18, 2024
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Budget & Tax
House cuts taxes for all
All Oklahomans would see their tax burden reduced, and the personal income tax would be put on the path to full elimination, under legislation overwhelmingly approved by members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.Ray Carter | March 14, 2024
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Budget & Tax
With grocery tax behind us, it’s time to cut the state income tax
Even with repeal of the state portion of the sales tax on groceries, Oklahoma lawmakers can still afford to cut the state’s income-tax rate given this year’s substantial growth revenue. It’s time to cut Oklahoma’s penalty on work.Jonathan Small | March 4, 2024