Articles
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma state treasurer opposes federal oil-divestment push
Banks that refuse to do business with oil and gas companies will also forgo billions in business with state governments.Ray Carter | June 1, 2021
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Good Government
State leaders declare session a success
Now that the session is in the rearview mirror, legislative leaders are declaring it one of the most accomplished in recent memory.Ray Carter | May 27, 2021
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Culture & the Family
House approves appointment process for U.S. Senate vacancies
Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to give Oklahoma’s governor the authority to appoint a replacement should either of the state’s two U.S. Senate seats be vacated mid-term.Ray Carter | May 27, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Attorney General Hunter to resign from office
Attorney General Mike Hunter has announced he will be stepping down as Oklahoma’s attorney general effective June 1, citing personal matters.Ray Carter | May 26, 2021
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Education, Culture & the Family
Officials declare ‘Year of Oklahoma’s Education Turnaround’
Appearing before dozens of children who will benefit from policy changes approved this year, Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislators declared 2021 the “Year of Oklahoma’s Education Turnaround.”Ray Carter | May 25, 2021
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Law & Principles
Appointment process for U.S. Senate vacancies advances
Oklahoma would use an appointment process to replace a U.S. senator who resigns or dies prior to completion of his or her term in office under legislation approved by the state Senate.Ray Carter | May 25, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Education
Charter-school funding bill goes to governor
Legislation that could significantly increase funding for brick-and-mortar public charter schools has won easy approval in the Legislature and now awaits Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature.Ray Carter | May 25, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Tulsa library paid ‘White Fragility’ author $15,000
Robin DiAngelo, the author of White Fragility, was paid $15,000 by the Tulsa City-County Library for an April 22 “fireside chat” that lasted about 90 minutes and was conducted entirely on Zoom.Ray Carter | May 24, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Good Government
Governor signs school choice, tax cuts
Governor Kevin Stitt has signed legislation that expands school-choice opportunities in Oklahoma and reduces taxes.Ray Carter | May 21, 2021
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Education
Oklahoma attorney general opposes critical race theory
Attorney General Mike Hunter has joined 19 other state attorneys general in opposing a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Education that would prioritize grants to schools that teach critical race theory and the “1619 Project.”Ray Carter | May 21, 2021