Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a renewed call on Wednesday for lawmakers to reduce the state’s income tax by 0.5% and create a pathway toward eliminating it.

The governor took questions on topics including: an income tax cut, illegal immigrants in state prisons and federal funding.

Even as legislators prepare to return to the Capitol with less to spend, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that he plans to urge them to further “protect Oklahoma

FOX23 attended Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's news conference on Wednesday where he discussed his plans to try once again for a state income tax cut while still funding key services.

Gov. Kevin Stitt pushes for a half-point income tax cut, but legislative backing will determine if Oklahoma moves toward full elimination.

Governor Stitt is highlighting his top priorities for the year, ahead of his State of the State address and the start of the legislative session on February 3.