Oklahoma lawmakers hold interim study examining solutions for stabilizing municipal funding

Oklahoma lawmakers hold interim study examining solutions for stabilizing municipal funding

Two Oklahoma senators from either side of the aisle are taking a closer look at how cities are funded and whether sales tax revenue can continue to support essential local services.

Charter school facilities take center stage in interim study (Capitol Update)

Recently, the House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee — chaired by Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid — conducted an interim study looking at potential funding and the authorization process for charter school facilities in Oklahoma. The committee was told demand for charter schools exceeds availability in the state — and that the most frequent cause for slower growth of charter schools is lack of funding for facilities and the authorization process…