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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma official warns federal bill could cause election 'chaos'
In a letter sent to Oklahoma’s two U.S. senators, the secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board warned that an election bill promoted by congressional Democrats “guarantees chaos in our elections.”Ray Carter | June 3, 2021
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Education
Does race massacre ‘silence’ show need for school choice?
A common theme of commemorations of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was that the event was swept under the rug, particularly in public schools, for most of the past 100 years.Ray Carter | June 2, 2021
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Culture & the Family
State treasurer will not seek re-election
Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel has unexpectedly announced he will not seek re-election next year.Ray Carter | June 1, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma state treasurer opposes federal oil-divestment push
Banks that refuse to do business with oil and gas companies will also forgo billions in business with state governments.Ray Carter | June 1, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Results more important than government jobs
The point of government spending is not to support government systems, but to benefit Oklahoma citizens.Jonathan Small | June 1, 2021
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Budget & Tax
$2 billion in state savings prudent
Gov. Kevin Stitt is making good on his promise to save $2 billion for the rainy day fund in order to keep the government operating through difficult budget years.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | May 28, 2021
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Good Government
State leaders declare session a success
Now that the session is in the rearview mirror, legislative leaders are declaring it one of the most accomplished in recent memory.Ray Carter | May 27, 2021
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Culture & the Family
House approves appointment process for U.S. Senate vacancies
Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to give Oklahoma’s governor the authority to appoint a replacement should either of the state’s two U.S. Senate seats be vacated mid-term.Ray Carter | May 27, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Contempt of customer: The Oklahoman has lost its way
The state's largest newspaper now ignores or disrespects its core readership.J.E. McReynolds | May 27, 2021
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Higher Education
How Oklahoma colleges are spending $812 million in Covid relief
Oklahoma colleges and universities have already received, or will soon put in the bank, some $812,595,871 in federal funds from the various measures to offset costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.Mike Brake | May 26, 2021