Cut Over Regulation Economics

Introducing my C.O.R.E. Plan: Cut Over Regulation Economics

Governor Kevin Stitt has made it clear: he wants Oklahoma to be the most business-friendly state in the nation. That means putting more money in the pockets of hard-working Oklahomans and reducing taxes wherever possible.

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But here’s the truth—you can’t just cut taxes and expect everything else to magically work. Public services like police, fire departments, infrastructure, and emergency response still need funding. If we want to lower taxes responsibly, we have to cut the costs of government itself. That’s where C.O.R.E. comes in.

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C.O.R.E. stands for Cut Over Regulation Economics. It’s a straightforward plan to reduce unnecessary government burden on the private sector—saving taxpayer dollars while making it easier for businesses to thrive.

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Here's how it works:

If a business is required to get three inspections per year and has never had a bad report, why keep doing all three? One inspection a year would suffice. That change alone could cut government inspection-related labor costs by 66%—without sacrificing safety or standards.

Over-regulation doesn’t just cost businesses time and money. It also eats up government resources—resources that could be redirected to essential services.

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Why this matters:

The government shouldn’t be punishing businesses with excessive paperwork because someone in 1992 made a bad decision.

The government shouldn’t force you to make a high-end product if you want to offer something more affordable.

The free market should decide. If a customer wants low-cost, low-frills, that’s their choice. If someone else wants premium quality at a premium price, that’s fine too.

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Government should:

- Support small businesses, not bury them under paperwork.

- Encourage innovation, not make it harder to launch new ideas.

- Stand behind our people, not in front of their progress.

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Bottom line:

C.O.R.E. is about trusting Oklahomans—trusting our business owners to do the right thing, trusting our consumers to make informed choices and getting the government out of the way. By cutting overregulation, we save money, encourage innovation, and make room for tax relief without sacrificing essential services.

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The government’s job isn’t to stand in the way of success—it’s to help its people succeed.

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Let’s get Oklahoma back to basics: smart government, fewer barriers, more freedom. Let's cut Oklahoma to the C.O.R.E.