OKLAHOMA CITY – House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, responded to the Governor’s State of the State address today during a press conference shortly after.
Leader Munson expressed concern that the Governor is more focused on appeasing the President than solving problems for everyday Oklahomans.
“The Governor’s address did not make me confident that he is prioritizing Oklahomans who are relying on us to find solutions to the financial challenges they face,” said Leader Munson. “He is prioritizing DC-style politics and talking points rather than the overwhelming needs of Oklahomans who have had to go session after session not seeing solutions that work for them.”
Leader Munson believes the “half and a path” tax cut proposal is not the best solution for Oklahoma families.
“The Governor’s tax plan helps the wealthy, not the everyday working Oklahoman,” Leader Munson said. “House Democrats are focused on targeted financial relief for those who need it most and protecting revenue to fund core functions of state government. We are focused on lowering costs for working families by: modernizing and expanding the Sales Tax Relief Credit, expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit, raising the minimum wage, making childcare affordable, and providing free school lunch for students.
“We believe that living should cost less between paychecks, that every child deserves free, quality public education, and that we all have the best chance of success when we’re healthy and have access to the care that we need. Oklahomans deserve leaders focused on making that possible.”
The entire press conference can be viewed on the Oklahoma House Democrats Facebook Page.
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