At its final meeting on Thursday, the Task Force on Comprehensive Tax Reform heard from some representatives of small businesses about how they would want the tax code changed.
If there was any point of agreement among speakers appearing before the Senate Business and Commerce Committee Monday morning, it was that currently unscrupulous contractors who do not properly register, pay taxes and carry workers’ compensation insurance have a substantial advantage over contractors that follow the law
Some argue that it’s purposeful — they’d rather meet than tweet — and their preference is face-to-face interaction. But some lobbyists and lobbying firms may avoid social media because they are unfamiliar, fear the unknown, and don’t have time to learn to do it right.
So some lobbyists are shocked these days to walk into congressional offices and find staffers communicating not by phone but through Facebook. They’re surprised to witness members of Congress transfixed by their iPhones while updating their Twitter feeds. They’re puzzled to hear government officials suggest “meeting” by Google-chat.
Congressional newspaper TheHill.com recently released their list of top association lobbyists in Washington, D.C., and there are six Oklahomans who made their list.
As states vie to create new jobs, a cadre of governors is rewriting the rules on how to win the post-recession jobs race—rules that could benefit your small business.
Some big policy issues are getting a thorough review this summer. Three legislative committees are already busy looking at tax incentives, the new federal health care law, and the future of Oklahoma’s water. Two of these committees have already met, and another will begin with a hearing in September. Here is a summary of the committees and what the legislators are studying.
Scores of states and cities have recently enacted bans on texting while driving. But a proposed bill in Texas could make it the first state to prohibit a different kind of technology use: texting while lawmaking.
Fallin used her speech to outline the key accomplishments of the 2011 legislative session and highlight what she believes will be major agenda items in 2012.
If you have an iPhone, you can now lobby Congress from the comfort of your couch. Several nonprofits have created mobile apps with the goal of increasing advocacy among citizens. Some even allow you to place a call to you congressman, send customized email messages to Capitol Hill, and read news about specific advocacy issues.
