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The Time is Now to Change SQ640

The Time is Now to Change SQ640

By Howard Barnett and Darryl Schmidt Let us begin by saying; no one wants to pay taxes! However, it has also long been said that nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, and to fund state government correctly, taxes are a “must-have” revenue source. On Jan. 22...

This is our responsibility and our duty

This is our responsibility and our duty

By Steve Turnbo and Julie Knutson It truly was a historic day in this great state on Nov. 1 as the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board and Gov. Kevin Stitt took the steps necessary to commute the sentences of more than 450 inmates; however, let’s not forget there is more...

Academy wants Oklahomans’ views on energy

Academy wants Oklahomans’ views on energy

Each year since 1985, the Oklahoma Academy has gleaned feedback from the public and used it to give policymakers recommendations about a range of issues. This year’s topic — energy — should generate plenty of ideas. The academy’s three-day town hall this fall is...