Articles
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Higher Education
After ‘Drag Queen Story Hour,’ OSU president says ‘we will use this occasion to consider our policies’
“In honor of LGBTQ Pride”, Oklahoma State University recently offered a "Drag Queen Story Hour" geared toward children ages 2-8.Brandon Dutcher | April 19, 2022
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Education
OSU-OKC draws civil-rights complaint
A recent announcement touting scholarship opportunities for LGBTQ+ and transgender students at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) has drawn a civil-rights complaint alleging violations of Title IX.Maddison Farris | April 19, 2022
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Education, Law & Principles
School-board election reform nears governor’s desk
Legislation that would shift school-board general elections to a November ballot may now be just one vote away from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk.Ray Carter | April 19, 2022
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Education
Oklahoma’s confusing bathroom policy: context and legal background
Stillwater Public Schools has been in the news recently for a policy that permits transgender students to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity.Ryan Haynie & Kimberly M. Richey | April 19, 2022
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Budget & Tax, Law & Principles
Senate analysis refutes House member claims on pension bill
Legislation that would increase the state employer match for government workers’ retirement contributions has won approval in the Senate Appropriations Committee and now awaits a vote from the full Senate.Ray Carter | April 14, 2022
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Budget & Tax
Why defined-contribution retirement plans are preferable to defined-benefit plans
Oklahoma’s DC system creates a more stable system that retirees can rely on while providing financial responsibility for taxpayers who fund the system.Curtis Shelton | April 14, 2022
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Law & Principles
Lawmaker makes false statements about bill
State Rep. Josh West has made inaccurate and false claims about recent pension legislation approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives, indicating he either didn’t read or didn’t understand the legislation, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs President Jonathan Small said today.Jonathan Small | April 14, 2022
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Education, Culture & the Family
Mothers urge change to Stillwater bathroom policy
During the public-comment portion of the April 12 meeting of the Stillwater Board of Education, many parents urged the district to change its policy allowing transgender students—males who identify as female—to use the girls’ bathrooms.Ray Carter | April 13, 2022
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Law & Principles
Cap on government lawyer contracts advances
Contingency fees paid to private law firms by state government would be capped under legislation that has now won approval in the House Rules Committee.Ray Carter | April 13, 2022
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Education
Competition drives improvement in public schools
The overwhelming evidence shows that when public schools cease to be monopolies, they improve.Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. | April 13, 2022