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Richardson Challenges Tax Measures

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Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Gary Richardson is moving forward with a lawsuit against the state.

The former federal prosecutor, turned politician, is challenging measures approved during the last week of the legislative that would increase funding for the state.  The Oklahoma Constitution prohibits revenue-enhancing measures in the last week of the legislative session. 

Among the items challenged is a $1.50 per pack increase in the state's cigarette tax. That measure is also being challenged by the tobacco industry.

If the suit is successful, lawmakers would be forced into a special session to redraft the state's 2018 budget.