I’ve been closely observing and enduring the Oklahoma political ecosystem for nearly 17 years now, which according to the teachings of the Buddhist religion, means I must have done some pretty hideous things in a past life.
During this time watching our dysfunctional government in action, I’ve developed a pretty good, cynical sense of how the Oklahoma state budgeting process works. It goes a little something like this…
Throughout the year, lawmakers meet behind closed doors with lobbyists, special interest groups, and wealthy donors to create a budget that primarily helps and serves elites, corporations, and other members of the GOP caste.