Articles
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Good Government
Stitt records highest approval among state officials
Gov. Kevin Stitt has the highest approval rating of several statewide-elected officials, according to polling released this month.Ray Carter | April 12, 2021
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Law & Principles, Economy
McGirt ruling now negatively impacting tribes
Now, even the tribal governments who hailed the ruling on McGirt are being directly impacted in a negative way.Ray Carter | April 12, 2021
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Economy
Regulatory reform will foster innovation and growth
As Oklahoma’s political leaders search for ways to fire up economic growth, they must turn their attention to Oklahoma's dysfunctional regulatory system.Andrew C. Spiropoulos | April 12, 2021
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Law & Principles
‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ advances in Oklahoma
Legislation that would limit women’s sports to individuals who are biological females has been approved by a state House committee.Ray Carter | April 8, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Beware the flood of federal dollars
The long-term impact of Biden's “American Rescue Plan” could have may be the biggest threat to Oklahoma.Curtis Shelton | April 8, 2021
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Education
Teacher union dues-authorization measure advances
Legislation requiring schools to obtain annual reauthorization from employees before withholding union dues from their paychecks has passed out of committee.Ray Carter | April 8, 2021
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Health Care
Health price transparency continues to advance
Legislation that incentivizes price transparency and deters “surprise medical bills” has cleared another legislative hurdle, passing out of a state House committee.Ray Carter | April 7, 2021
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Culture & the Family
School-choice supporter wins Senate race
In a race that included a strong focus on school choice, Republican candidate Jake Merrick defeated Democratic candidate Molly Ooten by a margin of nearly two to one.Ray Carter | April 7, 2021
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Economy, Energy
Mining, conservation in eastern Oklahoma now under federal control
Due to the U.S. Supreme Court’s McGirt ruling, control and oversight of mining and various environmental regulations in eastern Oklahoma are now the domain of the federal government.Ray Carter | April 7, 2021
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Budget & Tax
What drives income tax revenues: Tax rates or economic growth?
A 2007 tax cut has shown the benefits of reducing Oklahoma's income tax.Curtis Shelton | April 6, 2021