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Trickle-Down hasn’t worked. It’s time for Middle-Out economics.

A previous version of this post appeared in The Oklahoma Gazette. In 2006, Governor Brad Henry signed what may have been the largest tax cut in state history. In some ways, it mirrored the tax cut approved this year under… Read more [More...]

In The Know: The low-income workers who may fall into a ‘coverage crater’

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. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: State funding for schools notched up a bit

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In The Know: Momentum grows for special legislative session

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In The Know: Another study links injection wells to Oklahoma earthquakes

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In The Know: State Finance leader says Oklahoma should reconsider drilling tax breaks

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In The Know: Sheriff asks court to order transfer of state inmates from Tulsa Jail

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In The Know: Oklahoma gay marriage case drags on into ninth year

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. Today… Read more [More...]

“How Money Walks” has no leg to stand on

During the debate over Oklahoma’s most recent income tax cut, one House lawmaker speaking in favor of the bill waved a book in the air that he said showed why cutting taxes further would help Oklahoma’s economy. The book was… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Nearly 20,000 military civilians in Oklahoma begin furloughs this week

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. Today… Read more [More...]