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Oklahoma Ends Orphan Tax for Foster Kids | Tulsa News
Oklahoma has officially ended the “Orphan Tax,” stopping the state from using Social Security survivor benefits meant for foster youth to cover its own expenses—putting that money directly back into the hands of the children it was designed to help. Joining 29 other states and D.C., Oklahoma is responding to federal pressure and a moral imperative: these benefits are often the last financial lifeline for kids who’ve already lost so much. With the state’s move, the spotlight is now on the remaining states to follow suit, as officials stress that budget balancing shouldn’t come at the cost of…
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