TULSA, Okla. — Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging lawmakers to pass legislation to bring relief from rising inflation.
Stitt held a press conference on the front step of the state Capitol on Tuesday saying Oklahomans across the state have been "hit hard" by inflation. He mentions specifically that people are hurting the most at grocery stores where food is up "a historic 13.5%" in prices overall.
Stitt breaks down the items that saw the biggest price jumps due to inflation in Oklahoma:
- Eggs saw up to 40% price increases
- Butter saw up to 29% price increases
- Milk and bread tied and saw up to 17% price increases
He says this is why he is continuing to call on lawmakers to end the state's grocery tax. Stitt goes on to say it is a "regressive tax" that harms people who earn lower incomes.
"This is not a Republican or a Democrat thing," says Stitt. "This is just a common sense thing to do."
Oklahoma is currently one of 13 states that tax groceries. Stitt mentions how the Sooner State actually has the highest grocery tax rate.
Stitt says if the grocery tax is eliminated, it could help families "save hundreds every year."
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat responded by saying they've appointed a working group where members are making strides to "responsibly cut and reform taxes."
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