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53 percent
May 20th, 2013

Percentage drop in the number of natural gas rigs drilling in Oklahoma over the past year (declining from 62 to 29 rigs since last April).

Source: Oklahoma Employment Security Commission

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An income tax cut deal has been reached between Governor Fallin and Legislative leadership. The proposal is moving through the Legislature as HB 2032. The tax cut would do little to nothing for average Oklahomans, while taking millions away from education and other core services.

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May 20th, 2013

With just one week left until the legislature’s scheduled adjournment, Governor Mary Fallin has called on legislators to approve last-minute changes to the Insure Oklahoma program. These questions and answers explain what is being proposed and the vital issues that are at stake:
Question #1: What is Governor Fallin’s proposal?… Read more

May 20th, 2013

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Today you should know that House Speaker T.W. Shannon and Governor… Read more

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