Primer on state budget and taxes as legislative session begins

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Economist Dr. Robert Dauffenbach discusses the implications of the state budget and appropriations for the upcoming legislative session.

State budget and appropriations figure to define the 2026 legislative session. Economist Dr. Robert Dauffenbach discusses Oklahoma's economic outlook.

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Guest: Dr Robert Dauffenbach

Topics covered

• state budget
• taxes
• legislative session
• Oklahoma's economic outlook

Keywords

• 2026 legislative session
• economic outlook

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Places: Oklahoma

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