by Byron Schlomach | Jun 11, 2021 | Research
Oklahoma’s “Quality Jobs” Programs Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper examines Oklahoma’s Quality Jobs programs and concludes that they are corporate welfare schemes, are not conducive to truly beneficial economic growth, and violate fundamental notions of...
by Spencer Cadavero | Apr 21, 2021 | Research
Oklahoma’s Aerospace Industry Engineer Workforce Tax Credits Author Spencer Cadavero Abstract This paper investigates Oklahoma’s Aerospace Industry Engineer Workforce Tax Credits, and concludes that the state’s tax rebate program for aerospace engineers is another...
by Tyler Williamson | Apr 7, 2021 | Research
Corporate Welfare Directory: Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Author Tyler Williamson Abstract This paper examines Oklahoma’s Film Enhancement Rebate Program and concludes that it is a corporate welfare scheme that results in a net loss for Oklahoma. It is...
by Mike Davis | Mar 29, 2021 | Legal, Research
Abating Economic Disaster: A Call to Reform Oklahoma’s Public Nuisance Statute Author Mike Davis Abstract This paper examines the history of public nuisance law and how Oklahoma’s public nuisance statute was misapplied in Oklahoma v. Johnson and Johnson. It lists the...
by Spencer Cadavero | Mar 3, 2021 | Research
Dental Assistant Licensing in Oklahoma Author Spencer Cadavero Abstract This paper summarizes Oklahoma dental assistant licensing requirements, describes the profession, and concludes that there is no public interest justification for such licensing. It is recommended...
by Byron Schlomach | Feb 17, 2021 | Research
What States Can Do to Improve Health Savings Account Incentives Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper explains how HSA incentives (meant to battle the third-party payer problem) are undermined by insurance companies. It proposes actions states can take, including...
