“The 2012 legislative session is one of the worst examples of missed chances I have ever seen. Even though Republicans hold the Governor’s office and supermajorities in both the house and the senate, they failed to deliver on tax cuts they’ve been promising for 20 years. I would say the winners this session are the special interest groups who held on to their special tax breaks and loop holes, while our state’s children and education system are the ones who will be footing the bill. Considering that the Oklahoma Legislature cannot even begin to restore funding in education and other critical services, it would have been even more devastating if one of the misguided tax packages had been approved. They can’t even repair the state capital building that is literally falling apart.” ~ Senate Minority Leader Sean Burrage, in remarks to Capitol Press Corps
