WHAT THEY SAID

Lawmakers went to social media to express their thoughts about the proposed revenue package. Here’s what they said.

Rep. Josh Cockroft, R-Wanette, on Facebook: “The House of Representatives, Senate, and Governor have agreed upon a budget plan to end special session and move our state forward. I will be supporting this plan. There are portions I love. There are portions I hate. However, It’s time to compromise, listen to our constituents, and lead. I was elected to make tough choices, and I take my responsibility very seriously. With massive cuts to mental health, healthcare, and DHS rapidly approaching, I will do my part with a yes vote to place our state on a better path.”

Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman, on Facebook:

“Capitol Republicans just announced a revenue plan that asks you to foot the entire bill without asking big oil to pay one cent more. It includes a gasoline tax increase and a cigarette tax increase, but no increase in the gross production tax. Their plan spends every dollar that it raises and does nothing for the budget hole we are inevitably facing next session.

While it does include some positive aspects like a teacher and state employee pay raise, the plan also raises taxes on teachers and state employees.

I will be voting no on this plan because I do not think it is moral or equitable to ask low and middle income Oklahomans to bear the burden of funding government while giving big oil a pass.”

@SenStanislawski (Gary Stanislawski, R-Tulsa) on Twitter:

“A solution for the budget shortfall was unveiled this morning. This is great news for Oklahoma!”

@ForrestBennett (D-Oklahoma City) on Twitter:

“Unbelievable. After Dems spent months negotiating in good faith, GOP just walked away and announced their own terrible plan.”