Articles
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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
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Higher Education
As OU touts ‘gender-affirming’ care, ex-transgenders warn against it
A June 25 presentation at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) provides further evidence that another controversial topic is making its way into the medical and cultural mainstream.Staci Elder Hensley | July 19, 2021
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Criminal Justice
Unpacking Gov. Stitt’s criminal justice reform panel from CPAC
Gov. Kevin Stitt should work on sentencing reform, expungements, and more in 2022.Ryan Haynie | July 16, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Activists disrupt victims’ forum
A group of activists, apparently associated with tribal causes, disrupted a July 13 forum for victims of crime held in Tulsa.Ray Carter | July 14, 2021