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Oklahoma’s School Funding at a Crossroads | Tulsa News
Oklahoma voters face a pivotal decision on August 25th as they weigh State Question 844—a ballot measure that could overhaul how the state funds property tax breaks for manufacturers. Since the 1980s, this program has lured industry by offering five years of tax relief, with the state covering lost revenue from local governments. But ballooning costs from big projects like data centers have strained the system, forcing extra state spending. School districts, especially those in booming areas like Pryor, fear losing critical funding that’s helped fund operations and even bond issues…
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