Legislature Puts More Dependency On Success Of State’s Energy Sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 56TH LEGISLATURE INCREASES TAXES ON THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY BY $141 MILLION For a third year
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The Ripple Effect Of Legislative Action
Legislative actions will have ripple effect by Dale Denwalt The effects of the 2017 legislative session, like any gathering of
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OPI’s Blatt Expresses ‘Disappointment’ Over Legislative Session Results
For Immediate Release Oklahoma Policy Institute Executive Director David Blatt released the following statement on the final results of Oklahoma’s 2017
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Steve Fair: Thank God For SQ 640!
THANK GOD FOR #640! by Steve Fair What is the difference between a tax and a fee? A tax is
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The End Is Near: Legislature Limps To Sine Die
Legislature limps toward finish line as Friday adjournment looms By Barbara Hoberock and Randy Krehbiel, Tulsa World OKLAHOMA CITY —
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Fallin: Still Chance For Criminal Justice Reform Now That Budget Agreement Has Been Met
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2017 Governor Mary Fallin Statement on 2018 Fiscal Year Budget Agreement OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor
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UPDATE: GOP Moves On Budget, Presses Forward With Fee Increases, Spending Cuts
GOP pivots, moves budget needing only 51 House votes By William W. Savage III, May 24, 2017 (Update: This story
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News9: Questions Continue On Constitutionality Of Remaining Revenue Measures
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House Tries End Run On GPT Fight, Anti-SWAG Bill To Save $19M Fails In Cmte.
Oklahoma lawmakers in late-night meeting advance bill for temporary oil, gas tax increase by Dale Denwalt In dual committees that
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Rather Than Tax, GOP House Planning To Raise Fees In Effort To Avoid Special Session
Legislature will avoid special session, lawmaker says, as cigarette fee proposed to close budget hole By Barbara Hoberock Tulsa World
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OCPA Planning Court Challenge To Income Tax Increase
OCPA announces intent to file Supreme Court challenge of income tax increase OKLAHOMA CITY (May 22, 2017) – Today, the Oklahoma
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Going to the Brink? OK Democrats Could Benefit Most From Budget Cuts, Gridlock
Oklahoma crisis offers opportunity for hapless Democrats By Sean Murphy, Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma state budget has
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