Oklahoma governor suggests new state questions in final State of the State address

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday called on Oklahoma lawmakers to place four state questions on an upcoming ballot that would overhaul government spending and voter-approved health initiatives. 

The term-limited Republican governor in his final State of the State address urged lawmakers to send two state questions — adjusting Medicaid expansion and eliminating the medical marijuana industry — to voters. The two questions could undo citizen-led initiatives and would attempt to reverse voters’ decisions at the ballot box. Stitt’s other two proposed state questions would freeze property tax growth and cap state spending as part of his broader push to lower state expenditures.

During his 30-minute speech, Stitt touted tax cuts, which have left the state with $1.6 billion less to spend. Still, he urged the Republican-controlled Legislature to further reduce spending and to become less reliant on the federal government, which he said “isn’t a reliable partner” any more.

Oklahoma governor suggests new state questions in final State of the State address • Oklahoma Voice