Opinion

The Tax Foundation recently released its 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index, a popular diagnostic tool which “enables business leaders, government policymakers and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare.” (OCPA research fellows Scott Moody and Wendy Warcholik, formerly of the Tax Foundation, were the co-creators of this index.)

Someone asked the question: “Where do you find Jesus?” and several answers were given. All answers are right, but the best one is ― you find Jesus when you come to the end of yourself. When you stop trying to get your life under control and realize that it was the Lord who made you and he had a plan for your life from the day you were born.

The longer you try to do things like “Burger King,” have it your way, the longer it will take you to get in line with God’s design.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Masquerading-as-I -- VT) said in a Dec. 13 statement, “I withdrew from consideration by the U.S. Senate my War Powers Resolution after the Biden administration agreed to continue working with my office on ending the war in Yemen. Let me be clear. If we do not reach agreement, I will, along with my colleagues, bring this resolution back for a vote in the near future and do everything possible to end this horrific conflict.”

Promises, promises.

State licensure boards are an important, although often overlooked, component of job opportunity and economic growth.

The boards control access to professions. If operated appropriately, they provide consumer protection while allowing the most qualified people possible to enter a profession, which increases competition and keeps prices down for consumers.

But there’s reason to worry. Oklahoma’s licensure boards have inherent flaws that not only stymie healthy industry competition, but also could be found illegal.

Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It's a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have.

It’s important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day. Rather than lamenting what you feel is lacking in your life, begin each new day by developing an attitude of gratitude.

With the stock market down nearly 20 percent year-to-date in 2022, investors are paying close attention to the financial performance of their portfolios: seeking to protect 401Ks, looking for safe havens and trusting that their fiduciary asset managers are making the right decisions with ever-shrinking nest eggs.

The last thing any investor would want now is for asset managers to be investing in companies for any reason other than to maximize financial return.