Month: March 2015

Motor fuels tax

Oklahoma levies excise taxes on gasoline and diesel of $0.20 per gallon. HB 1010xx in 2018 raised the fuel tax on gasoline by $0.03 per gallon and on diesel by $0.06. Fuel used by governments and Indian tribes is exempt… Read more [More...]

ROADS Fund

The Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety (ROADS) Fund is a fund of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) that was created by the Legislature in 2005 to ensure dedicated revenue for the maintenance and repair of state highway and… Read more [More...]

Proposal aims to get a grip on Oklahoma’s business tax breaks

Oklahoma’s more than 70 business incentives are one of the primary ways the state attempts to create jobs and encourage businesses to locate and expand in Oklahoma. These tax credits, tax exemptions, and cash rebates also have a significant cost.… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Health insurance for 100,000 Oklahomans hinges on Supreme Court case

In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. An… Read more [More...]

Quote of the Day 3/2/2015

“We will not mince words. [If the subsidies are struck down, it will be] a disaster for millions of lower- and middle-income Americans. The ACA’s subsidies have made it possible for more than 9 million men, women, and children to… Read more [More...]

88%

Percentage of Oklahoma students beginning college in 2012 who stayed in state, the 8th highest in the nation. Source: College Board… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk March 1, 2015

The Weekly Wonk is a summary of Oklahoma Policy Institute’s events, publications, blog posts, and coverage. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know. Click here to subscribe to In The Know.… Read more [More...]