Articles
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Budget & Tax, Economy
Stitt considering expansion of ‘Skills to Rebuild’ program
An Oklahoma career tech superintendent who created a 2020 program to help retrain mid-career adults displaced by the pandemic wants to take that successful program statewide.Mike Brake | March 26, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Economy
Use some bailout funds to reduce Oklahoma’s personal income tax
With Democrats holding Congress and the White House, most officials expect states to soon receive yet another round of federal bailout funding.Jonathan Small | March 3, 2021
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Economy
An economy of all people, by all people, and for all people
An economy built on equal rights for all people is now seen by many (including those pushing The 1619 Project in schools) as a form of white supremacy.Greg Forster, Ph.D. | February 1, 2021
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Covid-19 report ranks Oklahoma among most ‘open’ states
A new report ranks Oklahoma as one of the most “open” states for business based on COVID-19 restrictions.Ray Carter | January 8, 2021
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Economy
An entrepreneurial economy—if you can keep it
Does America still want to have a free and growing entrepreneurial economy?Greg Forster, Ph.D. | December 17, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Carl’s story: A small business owner
When businesses across the country were forced to close, it had catastrophic results not only for the owners, but for employees who needed the paycheck to feed their families and pay their rent.Dave Bond | December 14, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Some COVID restrictions eased as other new measures imposed
State officials have announced new restrictions on public gatherings while also easing quarantine restrictions and said COVID-19 infections may be plateauing in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | December 10, 2020
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Economy, Energy
State treasurer restates warning about oilfield woes
Oil field struggles continue to negatively impact Oklahoma government revenue, leading State Treasurer Randy McDaniel to again warn lawmakers that tough financial times lie ahead.Ray Carter | December 8, 2020
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Economy, Energy
Biden energy plan would wallop Oklahoma economy
The October General Revenue report revealed that Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry continues to struggle.Curtis Shelton | November 23, 2020
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Economy, Energy
Oil prices impacting state finances
A new report from the state treasurer shows that the ongoing crash in oil-and-gas prices continues to hammer Oklahoma government finances and indicates lawmakers could face a shortfall in the 2021 session.Ray Carter | November 5, 2020