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Lawmakers talk spending versus saving as legislative session nears

Public Radio Tulsa | By Elizabeth Caldwell
Published February 2, 2022 at 6:06 PM CST
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Rep. Kyle Hilbert says the state ought to invest in higher education for teachers and engineers; Sen. Julia Kirt says it ought to focus on spending for caregiving

The Oklahoman reported Wednesday that top officials are taking a cautious stance on the state's largest budget since 2010. In a discussion hosted by the Oklahoma Policy Institute last week, Rep. Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow) and Sen. Julia Kirt (D-Oklahoma City) shared thoughts on when to spend. Listen above to their comments. Rep. Danny Williams (R-Seminole) also took part in the conversation.

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Elizabeth Caldwell
Before joining Public Radio Tulsa, Elizabeth Caldwell was a freelance reporter and a teacher. She holds a master's from Hollins University. Her audio work has appeared at KCRW, CBC's The World This Weekend, and The Missouri Review. She is a south Florida native.
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