Articles
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Culture & the Family
Stitt signs transgender athlete law
Surrounded by women of all ages, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that prevents Oklahoma girls from having to compete against transgender women—biological males who identify as female—in sporting events.Ray Carter | March 30, 2022
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Education
Private-school choice increases educational attainment
Whether it’s Mike Rowe or academics raising the issue, the need for a college degree is increasingly in doubt these days, given the good wages and dearth of workers in various trades.Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. | March 30, 2022
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma judicial selection is fundamentally flawed
The American Founders believed legitimate government power comes from the people. They also believed all people—including those in government— are fallible.Trent England | March 29, 2022
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Education
Governor, Senate leader: School-choice effort will continue
Despite the temporary sidelining of a school-choice bill, Gov. Kevin Stitt and Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat both say the battle to aid Oklahoma families is not over and will continue throughout this year’s legislative session.Ray Carter | March 28, 2022
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Energy
Could Biden have a worse energy policy?
If one deliberately tried to devise a U.S. energy policy that would harm national interests and working families alike, it would look a lot like the Biden administration’s current policy.Jonathan Small | March 28, 2022
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Culture & the Family
Transgender sports bill goes to governor
Legislation that would restrict eligibility for women’s athletic events to biological women has passed the Oklahoma Senate and now goes to Gov. Kevin Stitt.Ray Carter | March 25, 2022
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Budget & Tax
House votes to roll back Oklahoma pension reforms
House lawmakers voted to roll back a 2014 pension reform that was projected to save taxpayers $3.8 billion over 30 years and instead provide state workers retirement benefits that are not available to the typical private-sector worker in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | March 24, 2022
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Transgender athlete restriction wins strong approval
Only biological women would compete in female athletic events involving Oklahoma public schools or colleges under legislation that has won strong approval in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.Ray Carter | March 24, 2022
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Criminal Justice
Sentencing reform clears Oklahoma Senate
Legislation updating Oklahoma’s sentencing code has won easy passage in the Oklahoma Senate.Ray Carter | March 24, 2022
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Education
Private-school choice improves test scores
Whether one likes it or not, the very best research makes it clear that when it comes to improving standardized test scores, vouchers work.Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. | March 23, 2022