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The governor’s agenda isn’t a plan — it’s a power grab (Commentary)

Make no mistake: The latest tax cut push announced by Gov. Stitt and legislative leaders has nothing to do with sound policy. It's about power — and protecting a political legacy at the expense of Oklahoma's future.

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When the budget becomes a bargaining chip (Capitol Update)

The state budget for the next fiscal year was announced last week, setting the stage for the legislature to complete its work by the constitutionally mandated deadline: the last Friday in May. The budget process relied on an unprecedented level of “horse trading” or “log rolling.” The budget process necessarily has an element of give

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Weekly Wonk: IRS-ICE agreement breaks public trust | State budget deal announced | This is a bad time for a tax cut | Capitol Update

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know. Click here to subscribe to In The Know. This Week from OK Policy

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