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Oklahoma Voices: State Chamber Legislative Panel
Jan 23, 2012
On this episode of Oklahoma Voices, KGOU airs audio from the State Chamber of Oklahoma’s annual panel with legislative leaders. The recording is from Dec. 7. State Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman, House Minority Leader Scott Inman, House Speaker Kris Steele and Senate Minority Leader Sean Burrage presented their expectations of the upcoming legislative session, along with reviews of the past session.
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World Views: Leila Ahmed on the Veil's Resurgence
Jan 16, 2012
Harvard Divinity School professor Leila Ahmed grew up in Cairo among a generation of women that dismissed traditional veils and headscarves as an unnecessary to modern life and Islamic piety. She joins World Views for a conversation about her latest book, A Quiet Revolution, that explores the hijab’s resurgence in both the Middle East and America.
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“Legislative Leaders in Oklahoma Urge Caution in Reducing or Eliminating State Personal Income Tax Rate”
Jan 27,2012
House Speaker Kris Steele said that while most Oklahomans don’t like the income tax, lawmakers should “take a methodical, logical approach, a systematic approach” to eliminating it. Source: Newsok Via: The Oklahoman Republican and Democratic leaders tell members of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber that more study is needed to make sure cutting about one …
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State Tax Credits Formally Taken to Task
Jan 27,2012
Three formal proposals and a constitutional amendment to rein in tax credits and economic incentives were unveiled Thursday at the state Capitol. House Bill 2976, would extend by two years a current moratorium on about 30 tax credits, which would give legislators time to assess each tax credit individually, said state Rep. David Dank, co-chair …
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Budget Briefing: OK Gears Up for Possible Base Closures; Gov. Fallin Says Flight Fee is ‘Unfair’; Education Funding Tulsa Chamber’s Legislative Priority
Jan 27,2012
This morning’s budget-related news: BRAC May be Back “Congress will be asked to approve a new Base Realignment and Closure round under the proposed 2013 defense budget outlined Thursday by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.” Mike Cooper, city of Enid military liaison, said “he doesn’t expect any changes in the efforts of city, state and congressional …
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An Economist in OKC: ‘It’s about enhancing the quality of life’
Jan 26,2012
Our state budget roadshow continued last night in Oklahoma City. The legislative panelists answered questions about tribal tax compacts, water rights and the ongoing issues at the Department of Health Services. And like it was at Monday’s inaugural event in Tulsa, much of the talk centered on the debate about Oklahoma’s income tax. Our legislative …
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StoryCorps in Oklahoma: Overcoming an Illness "Only One-Third Survive" (ENCORE) (Jan 27, 2012)
Nearly three years ago, Edmond resident Hans Plum contracted a rare blood infection that ended his childhood dream of a career in law enforcement. He told his wife Ali the inspiration for his career came on April 19, 1995. » read more
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