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Property taxes are essential for Oklahoma’s local communities. Also referred to as ad valorem taxes, they pay for the basics we all count on—public schools, safe roads, and reliable police and fire protection. Unlike other taxes, property taxes go straight to local needs, keeping our towns and counties strong and vibrant. Oklahoma has some of
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Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond — with the support of Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle — made an interesting proposal for increasing common school funding by $254 million next year . Pugh is a candidate for State Superintendent. The plan sets a $200 million cap on earmarked revenue for the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS).
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At a time when calls for property tax cuts dominate headlines and dinner table debates, more people are asking a simple question: What’s in it for me? It’s a fair question. Why should I pay for services I don’t use, schools my family doesn’t attend, or roads I rarely drive? The short answer: taxes are
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