Articles
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Economy
Cherokee Nation Businesses push effort to hike Oklahoma minimum wage
A campaign finance report shows that Cherokee Nation Businesses contributed $25,000 to support State Question 832, a proposed ballot measure that would raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage and index future increases to a cost-of-living measure tied to urban wage earners.Ray Carter | April 16, 2026
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Health Care
As Medicaid expansion supporters cite poor results, lawmakers weigh reforms
Five years after Oklahoma expanded Medicaid to cover able-bodied adults, costs continue to climb sharply. State lawmakers are increasingly questioning whether the program has delivered on promises of improved health outcomes and stronger hospital finances.Ray Carter | April 15, 2026
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Education
‘Lindsay does not care’: Parents say school failed dyslexic child
A Lindsay family says the school district repeatedly ignored their children’s diagnosed dyslexia, offering little real support, delaying required meetings, misgrading progress, and even charging them for services that should have been free.Ray Carter | April 14, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma House overwhelmingly passes reading reform to tackle literacy crisis
The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced comprehensive reading reform in an 87-5 bipartisan vote, aiming to reverse plummeting literacy rates by reinstating rigorous reading standards and third-grade retention mandates.Ray Carter | April 13, 2026
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Education, Culture & the Family
Are Oklahoma teachers and food-stamp recipients rich? Parents push back against Democrats’ claims
Several low- or middle-income families from Shiloh Christian Academy were bewildered after hearing Democratic lawmakers characterize school-choice participants as upper-income. Legislation raising the program’s cap to meet growing statewide demand cleared the House in a 70-19 vote.Ray Carter | April 13, 2026
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Economy
Tax cuts and fiscal restraint have paid off for Oklahoma
Tax cuts and fiscal discipline have produced strong economic results for Oklahoma. Conservative policy works.Jonathan Small | April 13, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma House backs boost to school-choice funding amid strong parent demand
The Oklahoma House voted to raise the cap on the Parental Choice Tax Credit program, citing strong demand from families and rising participation. HB 3705 passed the House on a 70–19 vote and now goes to the Senate.Ray Carter | April 9, 2026
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Budget & Tax, Health Care
OCPA: Time to send Medicaid expansion to voters
With the cost of Medicaid expansion exploding, lawmakers should send two state questions to voters that would allow for financial adjustment when needed.Staff | April 8, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma literacy bill clears committee with unanimous support
Oklahoma lawmakers have advanced a sweeping literacy reform package that strengthens the Strong Readers Act and aims to ensure all students read proficiently by third grade.Ray Carter | April 8, 2026
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Education
Bill to add seven days to Oklahoma school year clears Senate committee
With Oklahoma operating one of the shortest school years in the country at just 166 days, lawmakers are advancing a bill to add seven more instructional days beginning in the 2027–2028 school year.Ray Carter | April 7, 2026