Oklahoma lawmaker says some tax credits should end

 
BY JULIE BISBEE
Published: February 17, 2010

A Tulsa Democrat said the state could save more than $250 million by doing away with some tax credits that benefit specific industries.

Sen. Tom Adelson said tax exemptions are siphoning revenue from state coffers and the credits should be examined as the state struggles to make ends meet and deliver services to residents.

In a news conference Tuesday, Adelson outlined $259 million in tax credits, exemptions...


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