Oklahoma has been gripped by two years of drought, and relief isn’t likely anytime soon. So what does this all mean — to you? We want to help you get answers tonight. StateImpact is hosting KOSU Radio’s OnTap discussion series, which is all about water policy, drought and conservation. We’ve got three guests joining us [...]
Water is a key component of Oklahoma’s economy. It’s also unique. Water is simultaneously a public, natural resource and a valuable industrial commodity. And its availability — and scarcity — profoundly impacts business, government, tourism and quality of life. How do we balance use with conservation? Where is Oklahoma’s water, and where is it needed? [...]
The income tax debate dominated much of the 2012 legislative session. But a plan to cut the income tax failed in the end. So what really happened? How might everyday Oklahomans like you be affected by an income tax cut? What’s a tax credit, who gets ‘em, and how do they affect what you pay [...]
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