AFP OKLA remains committed in our opposition to ANY and all efforts to raise utility rates on hard-working Oklahomans 



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via AFP OKLA remains committed in our opposition to ANY and all efforts to raise utility rates on hard-working Oklahomans 

“With today’s Board of Equalization meeting certifying revenue $500M+ — above all expectations, the data proves what many of us have said for months: it’s time to give back to taxpayers.

The state has the funds to fulfill its budgetary obligations while giving taxpayers a break. So what’s the hold up?

ALL the polling shows that Oklahomans want tax cuts, 65% of voters by our last survey. A strong majority of GOP voters (83%) and a healthy majority of Independents (57%) want a tax cut.

There should be no more delay — other than the tired excuses from those who want to grow government — let’s cut taxes NOW.” — John Tidwell, AFP Oklahoma State Director



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Kudos to Rep. Chris Banning advancing HB3563 to align local school board elections to increase voter turnout. This bill empowers parents and amplifies the taxpayers voice in how we are educating our kids.


The bill’s author says moving local school board elections to November will increase voter turnout and save taxpayer dollars.

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Yesterday, activists across the state discussed ways to return money to taxpayers' pockets.





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We stand with our friends at yes. every kid. and oppose HB3585. This bill is an insult to parents and the educational opportunites they seek for their children. “You don’t need the state doing some kind of standardized tests that tell a parent whether their child is learning or not,” VP of Gov. Affairs Tom Newell said.


An Oklahoma bill would require students whose families receive public funds in return for sending their child to a private or home school to take the same standardized tests public school students …

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