With growing opposition among lawmakers from both parties to an income tax-reduction plan rolled out by state leaders, Gov. Mary Fallin issued a statement urging legislators to pass it, because Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed a measure Tuesday reducing that state’s top income tax rate to 4.9 percent.
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">Quick passage of income tax reduction needed, says Fallin
May 22nd, 2012 · No Comments · Executive Branch, House, Senate
">State leaders announce $6.8 billion budget agreement they say leaves $32 million on table to fund income tax cut in FY 2013
May 21st, 2012 · No Comments · Executive Branch, House, Senate
Well, by day’s end Monday, after more than a half-dozen caucus meetings among Republicans and Democrats in both houses, state leaders announced agreement on the FY 2013 state budget, to the tune of $6.8 billion, about a $207 million, 3.13 percent increase over the current year. With some notable exceptions, it represents a standstill budget [...]
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">Bond issue proposals due for Capitol Complex, Native American Cultural Center and POP Museum
May 21st, 2012 · No Comments · Executive Branch, House, Senate
Senate and House budget leaders announced Monday evening that appropriations panels will vote Tuesday on bond issue proposals for three projects: The State Capitol building and the overall Capitol Complex: $200 million. The Native American Cultural Center, $40 million. The Tulsa POP Museum, $20 million.
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">Budget agreement reached
May 21st, 2012 · No Comments · Executive Branch, House, Senate
Here’s a link to the summary of the FY 2013 budget agreement, total $6.8 billion. Total represents a $206.8 million or 3.13 percent increase over FY 2012. Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond, Senate budget chairman, said the measure leaves money on the table to help fund an income tax cut. More details to follow …
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