Articles
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Budget & Tax
Marching to Freedom
The state of Kansas is on a “march to zero.” The state’s political leaders have decided to eliminate the state individual income tax for all income earned in Kansas.Steve Anderson | February 23, 2015
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Budget & Tax, Education
The High Cost of Oklahoma's Dropouts
If public schools lose 60 students total because of a school choice program, the education establishment will do everything it can to put a stop to it. But Oklahoma public schools lose 60 students every day as dropouts. The annual cost to taxpayers is a staggering $800 million—each and every year.Greg Forster, Ph.D. | February 23, 2015
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Budget & Tax
Marching to Freedom
Conservative policymakers in Kansas care more about your family budget than the state budget.Steve Anderson | February 23, 2015
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Budget & Tax
Cigarette and tobacco tax hikes a bad and dangerous idea
People will have varied opinions on the need for common education to have revenue increases. One thing is certain. Oklahoma policymakers should oppose any sort of tax hike on cigarettes, tobacco, or other related products. Such tax hikes are bad policy, unstable, and bad for the program they are intended to help.Jonathan Small | February 17, 2015
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Budget & Tax
Shining a Light on ‘Free’ Federal Money
Should the state officials you elect be informed about federal funds spent in Oklahoma? For that matter, should citizens have access to data that reveal the strings attached to federal dollars in our state?Trent England | February 5, 2015
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Budget & Tax, Law & Principles
Shining a Light on ‘Free’ Federal Money
Should the state officials you elect be informed about federal funds spent in Oklahoma? For that matter, should citizens have access to data that reveal the strings attached to federal dollars in our state?Trent England | February 5, 2015
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Budget & Tax, Law & Principles
Raising means lowering? (or why people hate lawyers)
Will the Oklahoma Supreme Court rule that “raising” means “lowering”? That is one possible outcome in a case currently before the Court.Trent England | November 24, 2014
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Budget & Tax
Free Market Friday: A threat to all
Redefining SQ 640 will lead to massive tax hikes for all. It’s that simple – and dangerous.Michael Carnuccio | November 21, 2014
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Budget & Tax
Tax Reduction Will Empower Future Generations
The key to any Oklahoman releasing his or her full potential is the ability to work and to lead a productive life. Unfortunately, Oklahoma assesses a penalty on the work and productive activity of most Oklahomans in the form of a personal income tax.Jonathan Small & Dave Bond | November 13, 2014
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Budget & Tax
Union Reforms Will Protect Workers and Taxpayers
Did you know the state of Oklahoma supports a Washington, D.C.-based political organization that advocates for gun control, opposes home schooling, and supports government-controlled health care beyond even what is in the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?Trent England | November 13, 2014