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January 2020, Randy Beutler
January 2020, Randy Beutler
SWOSU President’s Newsletter
State Equalization Board: What is it and what does it do?
The Oklahoma State Board of Equalization is an entity of state government that has a very important role in the appropriations process each year. The group is responsible for providing an estimate of all revenue that will be available for appropriation by the Oklahoma Legislature for the coming fiscal year.
December 2019, Randy Beutler
December 2019, Randy Beutler
SWOSU President’s Newsletter
Weatherford City Sales Tax Project As mentioned in the August Newsletter, it has been 10 years since the citizens of the City of Weatherford approved an extension of a one-penny sales tax to benefit the community. As you may recall, a portion of that revenue ($7 million) assisted in the construction of the Pioneer Cellular Event Center.
November 2019, Randy Beutler
November 2019, Randy Beutler
SWOSU President’s Newsletter
Each year, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are constitutionally required to send to the Governor and Legislature our needs for the upcoming fiscal year. Late last week, the State Regent’s Office released information on the legislative request.
October 2019, Randy Beutler
October 2019, Randy Beutler
SWOSU President’s Newsletter
Student Debt
We often see and hear reports of the crisis related to student debt. For many college students, this is a very real and important issue. Fortunately for us, SWOSU is very competitive when it comes to students’ costs when comparing us with our peer institutions.
August 2019, Randy Beutler
August 2019, Randy Beutler
SWOSU President’s Newsletter
Weatherford City Sales Tax Proposal
It is hard to believe, but it has been nearly 10 years since the citizens of the City of Weatherford approved an extension of a one-penny sales tax to benefit the community. As you may recall, a portion of that revenue ($7 million) went to assist in the construction of the Pioneer Cellular Event Center.
Currently, the City is considering a renewal of that sales tax for future community projects. SWOSU has asked to be included in the upcoming proposal. We are currently entertaining and contemplating suggestions for an institutional project. Keep in mind that …