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Senate Review by Sen. Rick Brinkley |
February 24, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Senate committee has advanced legislation that will lower the states income tax. While much work remains to be done in determining a final course of action, we consider reducing taxes and enabling Oklahomans to keep more of the money they earn to be a fundamental priority. As we pursue this goal, we are also committed to fully funding the core functions of state government. We are taking a deliberative approach with these measures and will give them thorough consideration as they advance through the legislative process.
The State Board of Equalization this week presented lawmakers with a final certification for available revenue for the coming fiscal year. According to the certification, $6.5 billion in revenue will be available for state budgeting in fiscal year 2013, which represents an increase of $47.2 million.
This is another indication the states economy is continuing to grow and recover in spite of a nationwide recession. The news also confirms that an expected budget shortfall will be smaller than anticipated.
I was pleased a Senate committee this week approved my proposal to help combat meth manufacturers while protecting consumers access to the medicines they need. Senate Bill 1634 would establish a limit on over-the-counter purchases of pseudoephedrine to 3.6 grams and 7.2 grams per month the recommended therapeutic dosage.
The measure will also allow the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs to track purchases of pseudoephedrine across state lines. This would allow the agency to track purchasers of large quantities of pseudoephedrine and target likely meth manufacturers. This proposal will provide law enforcement with important tools to combat meth, but it will not inhibit the ability of law-abiding citizens to get the medicines they need.
Both houses of the Legislature joined this week to honor our states veterans and active duty military personnel for Oklahoma Veterans Day at the Capitol. Maj. Gen. Rita Aragon, Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs, spoke to legislators about her efforts to gain a better understanding of our veterans needs.
If you are a veteran and have not contacted the ODVA, please do so by calling (405) 521-3684. The agency can help veterans and their families ensure they are receiving all benefits to which they are entitled. ODVA estimates that Oklahoma is home to 325,000 veterans.
Please feel free to contact me at the state Capitol by calling (405) 521-5566 or by email at brinkley@oksenate.gov. -30- |
Oklahoma State Senate
(District 34) Senator Rick Brinkley Vice Chair, Finance State Capitol: (405) 521-5566 Email: brinkley@oksenate.gov |
Generous Kids Donate Birthday Gifts |
Collecting food for the Ward-Wiseman Animal Haven (instead of traditional birthday gifts) are Johnathan (4), Christopher (6), and Anthony (8). |
Good afternoon,
I was wondering about posting an article online. I really just wanted
to share something for everyone, something positive. I have 3 boys and
we started this a few years ago. Each year on their birthday they pick
a place to donate items to. They ask their friends that are coming to
their party to bring a specific item to be donated. My oldest son who
is now 8 has collected items for care packages and sent them to Marines
who are overseas. This last year he wanted to adopt a family that didn't
have much money and was having trouble buying warm clothes for their
children. We got the name of a family from Dividing bread. They had
5 children. All the guests were asked to bring warm winter clothes for
the kids. We have been trying
to think of other ways to collect and donate items at other times throughout
the year but right now its 3 times a year for each of their birthdays.
Anyway, i was just wondering about putting it online. I'm just a proud
mama! |
Main Street Widening Down To Dirt |
With traffic shifted to the new two lanes on the north side of Main (from 14th to 17th Street) the old pavement have been removed. The future two lanes on the south side will be built back up to match the same height which is several feet different just over the hill to the west. The newest lanes west of 19th Street appear to be further along with most curbs and initial asphalt layers now in place. |