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Author: Chad Warmington

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Safeguarding future of manufacturing in Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s economy depends on a strong manufacturing sector. Our state’s manufacturers are job creators, economic drivers, and pillars of local communities. But their success didn’t happen by accident—it was fueled by smart tax policies like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.

Mar 3, 20253 min read
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Op-Ed: Time to help Oklahoma businesses grow by eliminating franchise tax

In Oklahoma, we seek to create an environment where businesses can strive to grow free from unnecessary government interference while providing valuable goods and services to Oklahomans. Unfortunately, the state’s franchise tax, also referred to as the Capital Stock Tax, prevents some businesses from growing to their fullest potential, which in turn impedes businesses from creating jobs and expanding the state’s workforce.

Mar 20, 20232 min read