Budget Briefing: Critics Say Gov. Mary Fallin’s Travel Expenses ‘Undermine’ Her Call for Austerity

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin’s Travel Expenses Add Up – “Since taking office 21 months ago, Gov. Mary Fallin has spent more than $273,000 on travel paid for by taxpayers, an analysis by The Oklahoman has found. During that time, Fallin logged 56 trips, more than half of which were unrelated to state business.” NewsOK.com

Oklahoma State Chamber Launches Half-Million Dollar Campaign Against Intangible Property Taxes – “f voters approve State Question 766 on Nov. 6, businesses and individuals will be able to deduct intangible property from their property taxes. The State Chamber is supporting the state question saying it will block the largest tax increase in state history.” NewsOK.com

Obamacare Funding Helps to Keep Oklahoma Programs Up and Running – “Despite Gov. Mary Fallin’s rejection last year of $54 million in federal health care allocations, $25.5 million in Affordable Care Act-related funding has been awarded to Oklahoma since the legislation passed in 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.” NewsOK.com