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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma's Budget Problems Worse Than You Think
I have friends who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction and others who, when untreated, manifest dreadful misbehavior rooted in mental disease. Those who effectively grapple with such issues tell me repeatedly the verity of an old expression that lies at the heart of recovery philosophies: The first thing is you have to admit you have a problem.Patrick B. McGuigan | October 5, 2009
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Budget & Tax
Beware of Super-Size Spending
I can't go to any fast food restaurant these days without being asked if I would like to "super-size" my order. After seeing my waistline gradually expand, I've started to answer, "No thanks!"Brett A. Magbee | October 5, 2009
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Budget & Tax
Frogs! Locusts! Rivers of blood!
A news story in yesterday's Tulsa World informed us that "Revenue shortfalls of near-catastrophic proportions forced state officials into across-the-board budget cuts Tuesday ..."Brandon Dutcher | August 12, 2009
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Budget & Tax
'Cap and Trade' Is Not the Answer
Let's hope brighter minds prevail on global warming and the impact of carbon dioxide before "cap and trade" becomes law.Jay T. Edwards | August 3, 2009
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Budget & Tax
Is Oklahoma Addicted to Federal Spending?
Oklahoma's share of President Obama's federal "stimulus" package will come to approximately $2.6 billion over two years-or an average of $1.3 billion per year. This certainly sounds like a lot of money, but it pales in comparison to what the federal government already sends to Oklahoma.J. Scott Moody & Wendy Warcholik, Ph.D. | August 3, 2009
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Budget & Tax
State Government Needs Your Help
News reports tell us that a revenue shortfall is likely for state government during the current fiscal year. Reduced allocations to state agencies are probable.Brandon Dutcher | August 3, 2009
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Budget & Tax
This Outrageous Spending Must Stop
UCO economist Mickey Hepner is a staunch supporter of Barack Obama, yet in this excellent column Dr. Hepner explains why "this outrageous spending must stop."Brandon Dutcher | August 3, 2009
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Budget & Tax
High-Speed Spending
How would you like to pay $1,000 so that someone--probably not you--can ride high-speed trains less than 60 miles a year? That's the question the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) effectively asked last month when it invited states to submit proposals for spending $8 billion of stimulus money that Congress allocated to high-speed rail.Randal O'Toole | June 30, 2009
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Budget & Tax
Creative Budget Options Needed at 23rd & Lincoln
The consensus seems to be that next year's budget situation at the state capitol will be tight. Sure, Oklahoma's share of "stimulus" money could help, but then again it could serve to lock in higher levels of spending, thus exacerbating our problems.Brandon Dutcher | June 30, 2009
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Budget & Tax
State cuts income tax
Alas, it's not Oklahoma.Brandon Dutcher | May 29, 2009