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Trump proposes more tax cuts for the rich

Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a windfall for corporations and the ultra-wealthy. At a town meeting in 2024, my district’s representative, Josh Brecheen, said taxes for corporations were 36% —a top rate that should not be raised— but that was wrong.
Photo provided Rep. Cody Maynard stands with House Page Carson Veenstra on the House floor.

Photo provided Rep. Cody Maynard stands with House Page Carson Veenstra on the House floor.

Tax reform measure passes House

House Bill 1200, a measure that would move Oklahoma from a triple-factor to a single-factor apportionment for corporate taxes, passed the House floor on March 5. Currently, corporations in Oklahoma are taxed based on their property, payroll, and sales within the state.

COMING EVENTS

March 18 The Bryan County of Federation of Democratic Women will meet at noon March 18 at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center and Library.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Jason Earles and Ladonna Earles to Ferdell Black, warranty deed Luis Barreras and Gayla Barreras to LGD Properties Inc.

COURT RECORDS

Felonies filed Cody L. Cotter Foster, 34, Hendersonville, Tenn., possession of stolen vehicle.

EMS sales tax proposition fails

Voters shot down a onecent sales tax proposition for Bryan County EMS in a special election March 4. According to election results released by the Oklahoma Election Board, the proposition was defeated 77.89 percent with 1,916 voters opposed.

Firefighters respond to shed fire, gas spill

Durant firefighters hosed down a shed fire early Tuesday morning on North 10th Avenue behind a doughnut shop. Firefighters were dispatched at 12:13 and upon arrival, they observed a wooden fence and small shed on fire, according to a DFD report.

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