Articles
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Budget & Tax
Arkansas cuts income tax rates (again)
While Oklahoma chose massive government-spending hikes in 2024, Arkansas cut its income-tax rate from 4.4 percent to 3.9 percent.Curtis Shelton | June 20, 2024
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Higher Education
Oklahoma Legislature can stop CCP influence in higher ed
Some states are taking action to protect their educational institutions from Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence. Oklahoma should do likewise.Trent England | June 20, 2024
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Budget & Tax
A look at transportation spending
Continuing his blog series on Oklahoma’s 10 largest state agencies, today Curtis Shelton looks at spending growth at the Department of Transportation.Curtis Shelton | June 19, 2024
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Education
Short school year hurting Oklahoma students
New research on shorter school years, including in Oklahoma, shows short school years have a significant, negative cumulative impact on student learning over time.Ray Carter | June 18, 2024
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Budget & Tax
A look at tuition rates at OU, OSU, and UCO
Tuition and fees at OU, OSU, and UCO have been steadily increasing even as state appropriations increased.Curtis Shelton | June 18, 2024
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma library magazine recycles discredited LGBTQ+ story
The official magazine of the Oklahoma County library system recycles a discredited LGBTQ+ story about Dagny Benedict, touts a “Pride Storytime” for children ages “birth to pre-K,” and more.Ray Carter | June 17, 2024
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Law & Principles
Frivolous Paycom case shows that lawfare impact reaches beyond Trump
Our legal system can be used to harass or hamstring not just Donald Trump but also conservatives from across Oklahoma.Jonathan Small | June 17, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court gets it right, still blunders
The Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision to vacate a restraining order against a street preacher, while not perfect, is good news for those who speak their mind—especially online.Ryan Haynie | June 14, 2024
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Law & Principles
Stitt issues executive order targeting Chinese influence
Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order that seeks to reduce Oklahoma’s vulnerability to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) threats.Ray Carter | June 14, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Higher Education
A look at higher-education spending
Government spending in Oklahoma continues to grow, including in the area of higher education.Curtis Shelton | June 13, 2024