State of Oklahoma Archives: on Corporations
Brad Henry:
Elected director of a consumer financial recovery company
Former Oklahoma governor Brad Henry has become a shareholder and was elected director of CFS2, a provider of consumer financial recovery services. As director, Henry will be in the strategic planning and capital planning process."CFS2 is a remarkable
opportunity to create an entirely new blend of consumer service and social impact," said Henry. "By focusing on non-traditional ways to help consumers overcome financial difficulties, CFS2 has the potential to impact millions of lives and build important
long-term relationships with a consumer group that is not well understood by marketers."
Bill Bartmann, founder and CEO, launched CFS2 in July 2010 with a core staff of people once employed by CFS, his former company.
CFS2 is in the same type of debt-resolution business as its predecessor, which achieved enormous success in the 1990s before it filed bankruptcy in 1998 and ceased operations in 1999.
Source: Tulsa World on 2014 Oklahoma Senate race
Feb 9, 2014
Brad Henry:
Elected director of a consumer financial recovery company
Former Oklahoma governor Brad Henry has become a shareholder and was elected director of CFS2, a provider of consumer financial recovery services. As director, Henry will be in the strategic planning and capital planning process."CFS2 is a remarkable
opportunity to create an entirely new blend of consumer service and social impact," said Henry. "By focusing on non-traditional ways to help consumers overcome financial difficulties, CFS2 has the potential to impact millions of lives and build important
long-term relationships with a consumer group that is not well understood by marketers."
Bill Bartmann, founder and CEO, launched CFS2 in July 2010 with a core staff of people once employed by CFS, his former company.
CFS2 is in the same type of debt-resolution business as its predecessor, which achieved enormous success in the 1990s before it filed bankruptcy in 1998 and ceased operations in 1999.
Source: Tulsa World on 2014 Oklahoma Senate race
Feb 9, 2014
Drew Edmondson:
Close tax loopholes as one means to a fair budget
The budget should be written for Oklahomans, not lobbyists. Our budget process is broken and our priorities have been lost. Legislators are neglecting middle-class families while rewarding special interests.
To invest in our people, we'll close corporate tax loopholes in the state and expand tax deductions for middle-class Oklahomans and small businesses.
Source: 2018 gubernatorial campaign website DrewForOklahoma.com
Jun 23, 2018
Gary Richardson:
End special tax breaks encouraged by lobbyists
We must create an environment that encourages all businesses to thrive in our state, not just those that can afford six-figure lobbyists to give them "special tax breaks."
We need to look at restructuring the tax system that is more business friendly while ensuring everyone pays their fair share. Only then can our entire state see long-term economic growth.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma governor campaign website GaryRichardson.org
May 2, 2017
James Lankford:
Our corporate tax rates are some of the highest in the world
Our nation's corporate tax rates are some of the highest in the world. We charge our country's wealth builders and employers significant tax penalties, more than any other nation on earth, to bring their profits back to the U.S. from overseas.
The unfortunate result of these liberal policies is that over $1 trillion dollars in profits is now locked out of the U.S. market and American businesses are left open to takeovers by foreign firms. This is anti-American.
In 2017, James worked to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The comprehensive tax reform was a win for the middle class by lowering all middle income tax brackets and doubling the standard deduction. Small businesses received needed relief with
a lowered tax rate and maintenance of certain exemptions. America did not become great by redistribution of wealth, America became great because there was an equal opportunity for any person to work hard and be a success.
Source: 2021 Oklahoma Senate campaign website JamesLankford.com
Jun 21, 2021
Matt Silverstein:
Cut corporate taxes and corporate loopholes
Matt will support a tax system that makes sense for businesses and individuals alike.
Our corporate taxes are among the highest in the world and that makes our businesses less competitive around the world.
However, corporate tax loopholes reduce taxes for the biggest corporations while the entrepreneurs and small businesses that are creating new jobs are saddled with paying close to the full rate.
Matt is determined to work towards a tax system that works for small businesses not Wall Street. Matt supports eliminating all special interest corporate tax loopholes and reducing the overall rate to 20 percent or less.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattForOklahoma.com, "Issues"
Nov 11, 2013
Mick Cornett:
Accepts donations from corporations doing city business
Several corporations that routinely appear before the City Council provided large-scale donations for a documentary directed and produced by Mick Cornett and his production company. Councilman Shadid, a longtime advocate of transparency, was critical of
Cornett's business transactions with the firms that appear before the council or receive city funds. "This is a production company owned by the mayor. Then, you have these corporate entities doing business in front of the city council," he said.
Source: RedDirtReport.com on 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial race
Apr 10, 2015
Mike Workman:
Don't reduce corporate tax; do prosecute Wall Street crimes
Q: Should Wall Street executives be criminally charged for their roles in the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis?
Mike Workman: Yes
Q: Should the U.S. reduce corporate income tax rates?
Mike Workman: No
Source: iSideWith.com voter guide on 2016 Oklahoma Senate race
Aug 31, 2016
T.W. Shannon:
Worker's compensation reform saved businesses $100M/year
During my time in office, I have been able to help cut taxes by hundreds of millions of dollars, eliminate many millions in waste and duplication,
and fundamentally reform our worker's compensation system, saving Oklahoma businesses over one hundred million dollars a year in premium costs.
Source: Fundraising press release on 2014 Oklahoma Senate race
Jan 29, 2014
Gentner Drummond:
Hold companies financially accountable for wronged consumers
- On INFLATION/COST OF LIVING
- Focuses on lowering costs by taking on insurance companies and large corporations.
- Says Oklahomans deserve better homeowners insurance claim payouts.
- Wants companies he believes have wronged consumers
to be held financially accountable.
- On ECONOMY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- Says Oklahoma needs leadership focused on economic growth and accountability.
- Frames protecting consumers and fighting corporate abuses as economic priorities.
Source: News 9 on 2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial race
Jun 10, 2026
Cyndi Munson:
Across the state, home insurance is too high
Q: What's your opinion on the ongoing lawsuits involving our state's largest insurer?MUNSON: While I may not agree with everything that the Attorney General has done, I am grateful he's going after insurance companies that are harming everyday
working people. I also will work with the Insurance Commissioner to enforce the laws that I will work with the legislature telling insurance companies how they operate in the state of Oklahoma, and no insurance company should increase any rates on
Oklahomans unless they give us a clear reason as to why they are and capping those insurance percentage rates that are going up on everyday working people. And the reality is this for Oklahomans across the state, home insurance is too high.
MAZZEI: I
have a plan to replicate the successful Florida model that home and car insurance have gone down 14%. The best program we can have to help people afford homes is to create more economic growth and get salaries growing faster than the rate of inflation.
Source: PBS News (OETA) transcript of 2026 Oklahoma Governor debate
Oct 1, 2026
Mike Mazzei:
Insurance companies must fulfill their responsibilities
Q: What's your opinion on the ongoing lawsuits involving our state's largest insurer?MUNSON: I will work with the Insurance Commissioner to enforce the laws, and no insurance company should increase any rates on Oklahomans unless they give us a clear
reason as to why. Home insurance is too high.
MAZZEI: The legislature did pass a new law this recent session on giving more oversight to how premiums are changed in this state. And they, of course, need to fight for insurance purchasers, like all of
us, for both cars and houses, to make sure the insurance companies are following through on their responsibilities as to the cost of home and car insurance, I have a plan to replicate the very successful Florida model that has implemented some reforms
and saved so much money that insurance costs for home & car insurance have gone down, on average, 14%. The best program we can have to help people afford homes is to create more economic growth and get salaries growing faster than the rate of inflation.
Source: PBS News (OETA) transcript of 2026 Oklahoma Governor debate
Oct 1, 2026
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