Articles
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Vermont foster-care case highlights anti-Christian discrimination
A court case in Vermont highlights why Oklahoma lawmakers acted this year to make certain that religious couples cannot be prohibited from serving as foster parents if those couples disagree with far-left views on transgenderism.Ray Carter | June 12, 2025
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Law & Principles
Unintended consequences: Oklahoma minimum-wage hike could fuel illegal-immigrant hiring
Oklahoma’s proposed minimum-wage hike could price Oklahoma teenagers and low-skilled workers out—and attract illegal immigrants willing to work under the table.Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. | June 12, 2025
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Law & Principles
Grassley’s child-trafficking investigation continues
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley recently announced that federal officials continue to investigate allegations of human trafficking involving unaccompanied children who entered the United States illegally during the Biden administration.Ray Carter | June 11, 2025
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Law & Principles
‘Jungle primary,’ illegal-immigration sanctuary policies linked
A new report lists the city of Tulsa among existing “sanctuary” jurisdictions nationwide.Ray Carter | June 10, 2025
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Law & Principles, Good Government
Stitt, legislature delivered big wins in 2025 session
Oklahoma’s 2025 legislative session yielded numerous policy wins for Oklahoman taxpayers and families.Jonathan Small | June 5, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma absent from federal list of ‘sanctuary’ states
According to the federal Department of Homeland Security, jurisdictions in 35 states have adopted “sanctuary” policies that effectively protect illegal immigrants from federal deportation efforts. Oklahoma is not among those states.Ray Carter | June 2, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma leaders hail session successes
Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders declared the 2025 legislative session—which featured major tax, regulatory, and lawsuit reforms—one of the most successful in their tenures.Ray Carter | May 30, 2025
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Law & Principles, Energy
Pensions, not politics: Why Oklahoma’s anti-ESG law is important
Oklahoma’s Energy Discrimination Elimination Act (EDEA) remains a key safeguard against ESG-driven misuse of public pension funds. Public investment decisions must be focused on financial performance—not political agendas.Curtis Shelton | May 28, 2025
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Law & Principles
OCPA praises signing of initiative-petition reforms
OCPA President Jonathan Small praised Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing into law important initiative-petition reforms.Staff | May 28, 2025
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Law & Principles
Federal judge in Oklahoma gives anonymity to lawbreakers, not citizens
In recent rulings, U.S. District Judge Bernard M. Jones of the Western District of Oklahoma has taken opposite stances regarding requests for plaintiffs to have their identities kept anonymous. Jones granted anonymity to illegal immigrants but denied it to politically conservative OSU students.Ray Carter | May 27, 2025