OPINION: Costs will rise under PBM bills
A state-set fee on every prescription shifts costs to premiums and paychecks.
A state-set fee on every prescription shifts costs to premiums and paychecks.
This editorial was written by Chad Warmington, President and CEO of The State Chamber of Oklahoma In Oklahoma, we know how to keep score.…
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.
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.