Sweet deal for oil producers (Tulsa World)

by Wayne Green, Tulsa World In crisis, there is opportunity.   It’s a cliche, because it’s true.    Relatively recent state history provides a great example – 2010’s state budget crisis turned into a jackpot for the oil and gas industry in… Read more [More...]

Medi-can’t (Oklahoma Gazette)

by Clifton Adcock, Oklahoma Gazette Perlinda George, a student at Oklahoma City Community College, had hoped to sign up for coverage in an expanded Medicaid program under the auspices of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  However, with Gov. Mary Fallin’s… Read more [More...]

Inequality matters (The Journal Record)

http://journalrecord.com/2012/12/05/inequality-matters-opinion/ by David Blatt Oklahoma’s economy has grown faster than most in recent years, but new research finds that almost all the income gains are going to the wealthiest households. That inequality is growing at a troubling rate. A common… Read more [More...]

Critics decry Oklahoma governor’s Medicaid expansion numbers (Tulsa World)

by Wayne Green, Tulsa World When she rejected federal funding to expand the state’s Medicaid system under the Affordable Care Act, Gov. Mary Fallin said buying into the program that would have extended coverage to thousands of uninsured Oklahomans could… Read more [More...]

Health insurance? Fooey! (Oklahoma Gazette)

Why does the standoff between Gov. Mary Fallin and the Affordable Care Act remind us of the battle between Sylvester and Tweety Bird? First, the Republican governor delayed implementing aspects of the ACA, otherwise known as Obamacare, in hopes that… Read more [More...]

STATEMENT: Governor’s decision not to join Medicaid expansion is deeply troubling

Governor Fallin’s decision not to expand the Medicaid program to cover uninsured low-income adults is deeply troubling and unfortunate, putting politics over the interests of Oklahomans. Read more... [More...]

Report shows rising inequality in Oklahoma as lower- and middle-class incomes stagnate

CONTACTS: CBPP: Shannon Spillane, 202-408-1080, spillane@cbpp.orgEPI: Phoebe Silag, 202-775-8810, psilag@epi.orgOK POLICY: Gene Perry, 918-794-3944, gperry@okpolicy.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2012 Incomes for poor and middle-class families in Oklahoma have stagnated since the late 1990s, with nearly all of the… Read more [More...]

Backers of Oklahoma state question attempt to clear up voter confusion (The Oklahoman)

by Michael McNutt, The Oklahoman Passage of State Question 765 next week would not abolish the state’s largest agency, supporters of the measure said Friday. SQ 765 would repeal three sections of the state constitution and add another, essentially eliminating… Read more [More...]

Remember to vote (Woodward News)

Dwight Hughes, Superintendent at High Plains Technology Center On November 6, 2012, Oklahoma voters will not only vote for a presidential candidate, but we will also decide six state questions to possibly amend the State Constitution.  Amending the State Constitution… Read more [More...]

New report details Oklahoma’s unnecessary and unaffordable oil and gas tax breaks

(Tulsa, OK): Tax breaks for the oil and gas industry are growing out of control and squeezing out resources for schools, roads, public safety, and other keys to long-term economic growth, according to a new report issued today by the… Read more [More...]