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Curtis Shelton
Policy Research Fellow
Curtis Shelton currently serves as a policy research fellow for OCPA with a focus on fiscal policy. Curtis graduated Oklahoma State University in 2016 with a Bachelors of Arts in Finance. Previously, he served as a summer intern at OCPA and spent time as a staff accountant for Sutherland Global Services.
Recent Articles
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Economy
People moving to Oklahoma bring $1 billion with them
Since 2019, people moving to Oklahoma have increased Oklahoma’s net adjusted gross income by more than $1 billion, based on Internal Revenue Service data.Ray Carter, Curtis Shelton | July 23, 2024
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Budget & Tax
A look at corrections spending
In our ongoing series of blog posts on the state budget, today we look at the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.Curtis Shelton | July 17, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Free agents reap tax savings
Here are a few notable free-agent signings from the NBA, and how their new tax rates in different states will affect how much of their earnings they’ll actually get to keep.Curtis Shelton | July 11, 2024
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Budget & Tax
A look at Oklahoma DHS spending
Continuing his series on Oklahoma’s 10 largest state agencies, Curtis Shelton looks at funding growth at the Department of Human Services.Curtis Shelton | June 26, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Arkansas cuts income tax rates (again)
While Oklahoma chose massive government-spending hikes in 2024, Arkansas cut its income-tax rate from 4.4 percent to 3.9 percent.Curtis Shelton | June 20, 2024
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Budget & Tax
A look at transportation spending
Continuing his blog series on Oklahoma’s 10 largest state agencies, today Curtis Shelton looks at spending growth at the Department of Transportation.Curtis Shelton | June 19, 2024
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Budget & Tax
A look at tuition rates at OU, OSU, and UCO
Tuition and fees at OU, OSU, and UCO have been steadily increasing even as state appropriations increased.Curtis Shelton | June 18, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Higher Education
A look at higher-education spending
Government spending in Oklahoma continues to grow, including in the area of higher education.Curtis Shelton | June 13, 2024
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Energy
Economists: ESG policies have harmful effects
The American Energy Institute has rebutted an analysis done by the Oklahoma Rural Association that claimed Oklahoma’s anti-ESG law has cost taxpayers money.Curtis Shelton | June 6, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Pension benefits not a reliable way to attract, retain employees
SB 102 puts Oklahoma taxpayers and pension recipients at risk by creating $90 million in unfunded liabilities. It is unclear what recurring revenue lawmakers will use to pay for these liabilities.Curtis Shelton | May 29, 2024
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