Oklahoma provides a half-cent per kilowatt hour income tax credit for wind generation. This represents a subsidy to the wind energy industry and is very costly given the need to double-up on electrical generation capacity.
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Wind Energy Tax Credits
Author: Byron Schlomach Abstract: An encore reposting of the research from the 1889 Institute. |
![]() When towns, cities, or counties create TIF districts, tax revenues that result from additional sales or increased property taxes are not shared in the community as a whole but are concentrated on the district. TIFs burden those not in the TIF to support community-wide infrastructure and schools. TIF money is often spent on private investment and favors large corporations. Tax Increment Finance Districts (TIFs) Author: Byron Schlomach Abstract: An encore reposting of the works of the 1889 Institute. ![]() This paper breaks down facts about Oklahoma’s average teacher salary, considers how benefits might change generally-accepted teacher pay comparisons across states, cost of living, and inflation adjustments. Historical comparisons are also made, along with a discussion of facts regarding comparisons with other professions so that information on the issue is as full and accurate as possible. Oklahoma’s Teacher Pay: 30th, Not 48th Author: Byron Schlomach Abstract: An encore reposting of the research from the 1889 Institute.
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