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By Glenn Schroeder @ August 31, 2010 2:13 PM
(Tulsa, Ok) -- The man heading the State Chamber of Oklahoma leaves little doubt as to his organizations opposition to State Question 744. Chamber President and CEO Fred Morgan says 744, which would require Oklahoma to fund education at the regional average, is bad public policy.
Morgan says, "It is reckless and irresponsible. There are a number of questions people should be asking." For example, where's the money going to come from? "Are we going to cut services or raise taxes? And is the money going into the classroom?" Morgan says it's highly unlikely lawmakers are going to raise taxes, which means services will have to be slashed. "Cuts will be broad. It's been estimated the cuts could be as deep as 20 percent across state government."
Voters will have the final say on State Question 744 in November. Morgan spoke Tuesday at the Tulsa Press Club's Page One luncheon.
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