Articles
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Education, Health Care
Stitt opposes school restrictions amidst Democrat outcry
Oklahoma Democratic lawmakers have called on Gov. Kevin Stitt to declare a health emergency following a recent uptick in COVID cases.Ray Carter | July 26, 2021
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Higher Education
OU coaches say players can be disciplined over politics
In their motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former player Kylee McLaughlin, University of Oklahoma’s women’s volleyball coaches say they are allowed to discipline players for political opinionsRay Carter | July 26, 2021
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Good Government
Stitt appoints new state attorney general
Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed a former Trump judicial nominee, longtime Tulsa attorney John O’Connor, to serve as the attorney general of Oklahoma.Ray Carter | July 23, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Education
Most schools get funding increase via ‘ghost student’ reform
A new report on "ghost students" confirms that the majority of districts will actually receive increased funding or face no change as a result of the law.Ray Carter | July 23, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Billions to spend with limited guidance
Approximately $11 billion in federal bailout funding is being dumped into the state of Oklahoma as the result of the passage of the federal American Rescue Plan Act.Ray Carter | July 22, 2021
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Education
Teacher pay, school spending to get in-depth review
Oklahoma’s ranking on teacher pay in national comparisons has been described as among the nation’s lowest, but experts have long noted such claims don’t account for many factors.Ray Carter | July 22, 2021
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Education
Though educator misconduct is widespread, walkout leader’s conviction a rarity
Alberto Morejon was the face of the state teacher walkout and a prominent opponent of school-choice efforts. Today, he’s the face of teachers convicted of sexual abuse of students.Ray Carter | July 21, 2021
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Education
School boards resisting transparency?
Some citizens are finding that their local school boards are nonresponsive on major issues, despite criticism of legislation passed banning the teaching of certain concepts associated with Critical Race Theory last session.Ray Carter | July 20, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma revenue numbers encouraging, but pro-growth reforms still needed
Oklahoma’s total gross receipts for fiscal year 2021 have come in at $14.3 billion, just $80 million less than what was collected in fiscal year 2019 when adjusted for inflation.Curtis Shelton | July 20, 2021
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Energy
Stitt challenges Biden administration on mineral regulation
Gov. Kevin Stitt has sued the federal government to challenge the Biden administration’s efforts to strip Oklahoma of its jurisdiction to regulate surface coal mining.Ray Carter | July 19, 2021