Stitt Renews Call to End Tax on Grocery Sales to Help Fight Inflation

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt

OKLAHOMA CITY –

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a “call for action” to fight against inflation Tuesday morning.

The governor called for an end to the state grocery tax in a speech delivered on the front steps of the state Capitol.

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The House and Senate have already passed legislation to end the grocery

“The state grocery tax is a regressive tax. In other words, it harms people on a lower income. People spend a higher percentage of their income on groceries than folks on the higher income,” Stitt said.

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Stitt said eliminating the grocery tax could save families hundreds of dollars per year.