Governor Kevin Stitt made a stop in Guthrie on Tuesday afternoon to speak at the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce’s State of the State event, hosted at the Meridian Technology Center. The event, attended by around 70 people, was catered by Biggsy’s BBQ Shack.
Stitt, who was proudly wearing his 89’er Button, delivered a 20-minute address covering a range of topics focused on economic growth, tax reform, and Oklahoma’s future in the tech and energy sectors. A key point in his remarks was his “Half and a Path” proposal — a plan to reduce the state’s personal income tax from 4.75% to 4.25%.
“This is about putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking Oklahomans,” Stitt said, adding that the move would strengthen the state’s appeal as a business-friendly destination.
He also outlined additional priorities, including the creation of business courts and giving data centers the ability to generate their own electricity. The governor noted that Oklahoma’s abundant and affordable energy supply makes it an ideal location for energy-intensive industries like data centers.
“Data centers consume a ton of power,” Stitt said. “Oklahoma can attract more of them if we let companies like Google generate their own power behind the meter.”
He praised President Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education — despite noting that only Congress has the power to disband such agencies — and positioned Oklahoma as a national leader in education reform and innovation.
After his address, Stitt fielded several questions from the audience, engaging with business leaders and community members on local and statewide issues.
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