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Eliminating taxes is a trade-off most Oklahoma families can’t afford (Commentary)

The promise sounds simple enough: eliminate taxes and let people keep more of what they earn. No property taxes. No income taxes. No April deadlines. More money in your pocket. But when taxes disappear, everyday life doesn’t stay the same. It changes fast — and the damage is hard to undo. Start with the basics

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Lawmakers can make modest gains in housing this session

As the gap between housing costs and wages increases, Oklahoma lawmakers should explore all options to increase housing supply and reduce evictions. Bills that make relatively small changes to Oklahoma’s Landlord Tenant Act — the laws that define the rights of landlords and tenants — and the eviction process can improve housing stability for Oklahoma renters.

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Weekly Wonk: Strong Tribal–state partnerships benefit all Oklahomans | Calling the budget process ‘transparent’ doesn’t make it so | Oklahomans deserve forward-thinking criminal justice policy

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know. Click here to subscribe to In The Know. This Week from OK Policy

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