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Digital services raise new tax questions for Oklahoma (Capitol Update)

Taxes are a topic that will always generate a vigorous discussion. That’s what happened last week when the House Appropriations Finance Subcommittee took up an interim study requested by Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore. Lepak, who won’t be in the Legislature next year due to term limits, has introduced multiple tax cut proposals during his 12-year

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Weekly Wonk: SQ 847 Explained | Good government doesn’t make headlines | OK Policy is hiring: Become our next Southeast Regional Organizer | More

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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Goal-focused approach to evaluating Tax Increment Financing projects (Guest Article)

Tax increment financing districts, often called TIF districts, might seem like something only city planners, developers, or accountants need to understand. But communities across the country use TIFs to fund capital projects, and these decisions can shape how public resources are used for many years. Simply put, a TIF district is a designated area where

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