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Economy, Culture & the Family
Health emergency extended, but lawmakers say change is needed
Both chambers of the Oklahoma Legislature voted Tuesday during special session to extend the state declaration of a “catastrophic health emergency” (CHE) for another 30 days.Ray Carter | May 5, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Reopen, recover, rebuild
We've compiled a list of three dozen COVID-era policy prescriptions to protect taxpayers and get Oklahoma moving again.Staff | May 5, 2020
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Economy
Stitt given ‘A’ for COVID-19 response
A new report by the Committee to Unleash Prosperity gives Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt an “A” grade for his handling of the state’s COVID-19 response. Stitt is one of only nine governors to receive an “A” from the organization.Ray Carter | May 4, 2020
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Health Care, Economy, Culture & the Family
A day before broad business reopening, COVID-19 tracking stressed
With many businesses across Oklahoma poised to reopen in less than a day, albeit under safety restrictions, Gov. Kevin Stitt said Thursday that the state’s COVID-19 infection rate continues to decline. And officials announced they will be ramping up COVID-19 testing in the weeks ahead to keep the pandemic under control.Ray Carter | April 30, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Lankford keeps focus on China
It is well known COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China. What’s less well known is that much online misinformation about the virus is also coming from China, according to U.S. Sen. James Lankford.Ray Carter | April 30, 2020
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Economy
Oklahoma remains on course to reopen
Gov. Kevin Stitt said Tuesday that COVID-19 trends in Oklahoma continue on a downward path and Oklahoma remains on course to reopen many businesses starting May 1. At the same time, the state continues to ramp up testing to better track the virus.Ray Carter | April 28, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Stitt unveils reopening plan
Some currently shuttered businesses will be allowed to reopen in just two days and many others can reopen on May 1 under a plan unveiled today by Gov. Kevin Stitt.Ray Carter | April 22, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
OCPA president on Gov. Stitt beginning to reopenOklahoma
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, OCPA has said we must protect Oklahomans from the virus while ensuring that Oklahomans can continue to provide for their families. Governor Stitt’s plan embraces both priorities.Jonathan Small | April 22, 2020
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Budget & Tax, Economy, Culture & the Family
OCPA calls for CARES Act flexibility
OCPA president Jonathan Small, along with the leaders of several other think tanks from around the country, has signed a letter to federal legislative leaders calling for flexibility in the use of the CARES Act relief dollars.Curtis Shelton | April 16, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Citizen petition supports reopening state
Now that Oklahoma’s health care system is prepared to handle the estimated “peak” in COVID-19 hospitalizations, a new petition allows citizens to call on state and local government officials to reopen the state while maintaining sensible health precautions.Staff | April 16, 2020