Articles
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Law & Principles
McAfee & Taft, Paycom increase lawfare against Oklahoma conservatives
More than four years after Paycom’s lawsuit against the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs was originally filed, Paycom’s attorneys at the McAfee & Taft law firm have just now realized they want to take more depositions in the case.Staff | May 23, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Tribes seek share of turnpike revenue
Many tribal car tags are effectively unregistered with the state of Oklahoma, but a tribal official says tribes are willing to end that problem—if the state agrees to divert millions of dollars in turnpike revenue to tribal governments.Ray Carter | May 22, 2024
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Education
HB 1425 could improve student attendance, moral training
If HB 1425’s only benefit is to improve student attendance, it will be a success. And if the moral instruction students access because of the law impacts their outlook and lives in broader ways, that’s even better.Jonathan Small | May 21, 2024
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Criminal Justice
Child rapist who spurred McGirt decision set to go free
Oklahoma has “a two-tiered system of justice now, depending on your race.”Jonathan Small | May 20, 2024
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Law & Principles
Unregistered tribal tags endanger police, Stitt warns
Unlike the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes, the Cherokee and other tribes are potentially endangering the lives of police officers, Gov. Kevin Stitt says.Ray Carter | May 17, 2024
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Higher Education
OU sued for racist scholarship practices
A class-action lawsuit filed in federal court says OU’s race-based financial-aid practices are unlawful.Ray Carter | May 16, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Massachusetts study holds tax warning for Oklahoma
As Oklahoma’s governor and legislative leaders continue budget negotiations, a new report from Massachusetts provides a significant warning for lawmakers who prioritize government spending over income-tax cuts.Ray Carter | May 15, 2024
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Education
School Bible classes linked to better attendance
A bill awaiting a vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives would allow students to be excused for offsite Bible study. Proponents say this could impact students’ moral foundations and also boost school attendance.Ray Carter | May 13, 2024
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Energy
Oklahoma Bar Association official fights to overturn pro-energy law
A leading official with the Oklahoma Bar Association is also leading the charge to overturn a state law that prevents institutions from financially starving Oklahoma oil-and-gas businesses.Ray Carter | May 10, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Countdown to the budget deal: A look at health care spending
As Oklahoma budget talks continue, we take a look at state agency growth over the years. Today’s spotlight on the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.Curtis Shelton | May 10, 2024