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  • 2017 legislative highlights (outside of the budget)

      With the adjournment of the first session of the 56th Oklahoma Legislature on Friday, legislators’ ability to fill the nearly $900 million state budget shortfall received most of the attention. Despite the chaos at the state Capitol, Oklahoma Farm Bureau achieved several victories on behalf of its members. Below are some highlights from the 2017… Continue Reading…

    2017 legislative highlights (outside of the budget)
  • Can water solve Oklahoma’s budget problem?

    For the past three consecutive years, Oklahoma lawmakers have been forced to grapple with a budget shortfall. An annual state income tax cut trigger, coupled with a decline in oil prices and a lack of state budget cuts, have been attributed to causing the state’s current budget situation. Many have called for the state to… Continue Reading…

    Can water solve Oklahoma’s budget problem?
  • Let Oklahoma prosper: Develop its water

    Imagine the state of Oklahoma with more water than it can use. All lakes and reservoirs across the state are full. Underground aquifers are replenished. The farmer never worries about drought-ravished crops. The city manager never frets about supplying water for city residents. People from near and far travel to Oklahoma to recreate on the… Continue Reading…

    Let Oklahoma prosper: Develop its water
  • 2017 Legislative Preview: Water, taxes and education

    By John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy After eight years of fighting off overreach from the federal government, November brought a new era for farmers and ranchers. Under the Donald Trump administration, we now have allies – rather than adversaries – in Washington. The nominations of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for EPA administrator… Continue Reading…

    2017 Legislative Preview: Water, taxes and education

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2017 legislative highlights (outside of the budget)

2017 legislative highlights (outside of the budget)

  With the adjournment of the first session of the 56th Oklahoma Legislature on Friday, legislators’ ability to fill the nearly $900 million state budget shortfall received most of the attention. Despite the chaos at the state Capitol, Oklahoma Farm Bureau achieved several victories on behalf of its members. Below are some highlights from the 2017 […]

OKFB urges Senate to confirm Sonny Perdue NOW

OKFB urges Senate to confirm Sonny Perdue NOW

Oklahoma Farm Bureau has joined countless agricultural organizations, as well as farmers and ranchers across the country, in the belief that former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue is the right choice for America’s farmers and ranchers. Perdue grew up on a family farm in central Georgia, and has lived and worked in the agriculture industry throughout […]

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OKFB identifies EPA regulations for reform

OKFB identifies EPA regulations for reform

Can you believe it? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency actually has asked farmers and ranchers about environmental regulations. A new administration makes all the difference. Under Oklahoma’s own Administrator Scott Pruitt, the EPA asked for comments about environmental regulations in need of repeal or replacement. The call came in response to an executive order (E.O. […]

Can water solve Oklahoma’s budget problem?

Can water solve Oklahoma’s budget problem?

For the past three consecutive years, Oklahoma lawmakers have been forced to grapple with a budget shortfall. An annual state income tax cut trigger, coupled with a decline in oil prices and a lack of state budget cuts, have been attributed to causing the state’s current budget situation. Many have called for the state to […]

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