We still have very substantial infrastructure revenue needs that have to be addressed. We have studied every option. Some have advocated raising the state gas tax. Yes, we do have the third lowest gas tax in america. Gas prices are now down to their lowest level since 2009. NonSouth Carolinans who visit our state would pay a portion of the tax and we would boost the are revenue stream thats dedicated to improving our roads and highways. But there are also major problems with it. We have not gotten to where we are as a state with our strengthening and growing economy by raising taxes. Quite the opposite. If all we do is increase taxes whether its the gas tax or some other tax, we will hurt our citizens, we will discourage job creators and we will dampen our economy. As ive said many times, i will veto any straightup increase in the gas tax. Thats just not going to happen while im governor. Its the wrong thing for South Carolina. So heres the deal. Lets do three things at once that will
Towards lowering our taxes which he opposes. Im for lowering taxes in the state of oklahoma. We do want to put more money toward our state services that make a difference Like Mental Health and substance abuse, focusing on pruzzyoon prison reform. We were able to give corrections more money this year. Those are important topics for our states. We need to put more money on roads and bridges. We need to focus our resources there. Thank you. The next question will be asked by dick pryor and it will be directed to governor fallin. Governor, following the deadly tornados of 2013, including the moore tornado that killed Elementary School students, each of you pushed for safer sheltrs at school. If elected, what will you propose in the next legislative session to address the issue of School Safety and security and why do you think your plan is the best idea . The moore tornados and all the tornados that we had throughout the community and all the different devastating things weve had over the
Good evening. On behalf of the bored of regents, the Administration Faculty and staff. Welcome to the gubernatorial debate. It is my pleasure to moderate tonights it debate. The production of this tee vent is a combined effort of oeta, the league of women voters of oklahoma and Oklahoma State university. And now lets introduce the candidates. Republican governor mary fallin and Democratic State representative joe dorman. [applause] now each candidate will be asked a series of questions by a panel of journalists. The questions were selected by the journalists. The Panel Members are Rachel Hubbard, the associate director and u raidor, dick pryor rick green. Now before start the debate we need to go over the ground rules. These rules were agreed upon by both candidates. Each candidate will have two minutes for an Opening Statement as well as two minutes for closing remarks. Questions from the Journalist Panel will be directed to both contrabandities. They will have 90 seconds to answer th
Recently we filed our brief in the 10th circuit in support of the states plan as it relates to nitrogen oxides. We have, as many of you know most frequently done battle with the e. P. A. The reason is simply, the e. P. A. Rulemaking under president Obamas Administration has been troubling at best. Wyoming is opposing power plant rules. The proposed rules for water of the u. S. As well as many other e. P. A. Actions. And we will to do so. Wyomings fight against federal Regulatory Overreach will not stop. Along with the attorney general, along with the support of this body, we must all continue fighting for wyoming. Looking back at the past four years, there are some other matter ill mention. Weve reduced the d. D. Waiting list. Weve undertaken job initiatives, including those for those with disabilities. We will continue our work in this area with the employmentfirst concept. At my direction, the d. F. S. Has apoinltsed a statewide homeless coordinator and will create a 10year plan to a
On the next washington journal, a look at states tightening rules for food stamps. Then, a convention of states cofounder, on Grassroots Efforts to amend the constitution via article five. And advice for people filing federal taxes ahead of wednesdays deadline. We will look for your call and take commons on facebook, starting live at 7 a. M. Eastern on cspan. On newsmakers this weekend American Medical Association president dr. Wah. He talks about the socalled doc fix, the senate will take it up next week. He also discusses the Affordable Health care act in its second year. Newsmakers, sunday at 10 a. M. And 6 p. M. Eastern. On cspan. Here are some of our featured programs this weekend. On cspan2s book weekend Grover Norquist says that americans are tired of the irs and the tax system. Sunday night at 8 00, author susan butler on president Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin allies during world war ii and their partnership beyond. Saturday night on cspan3, home lectures in history. Th