Articles
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Criminal Justice
Bill would end license revocation for non-driving offenses
Rep. Nicole Miller has filed a bill (HB 1795) this session to stop revoking licenses for most non-driving offenses.Ryan Haynie | March 9, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Voters could receive cost estimate for ballot measures
In future elections Oklahoma voters may be provided the estimated cost of ballot measures and potential funding sources under legislation approved by the Oklahoma Senate.Ray Carter | March 9, 2021
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Law & Principles
Roadblock advances for ‘defund the police’ efforts
A bipartisan group of senators have voted to create a new legal roadblock for “defund the police” efforts in Oklahoma municipalities.Ray Carter | March 9, 2021
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Education
Conflicts of interest alleged in Tulsa schools
Top officials in the Tulsa Public Schools system have been accused of conflicts of interest and financial self-dealing by local citizens who have filed formal grievances with the district.Ray Carter | March 8, 2021
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Law & Principles
OCPA 2021 legislative scorecard: Watch list update (March 8, 2021)
This is an updated watch list of bills that are eligible to be included on OCPA’s scorecard for Oklahoma’s 2021 legislative session.Staff | March 8, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Education
Tax hikes, pay raises, fail to stem Oklahoma teacher shortage
This week members of the Oklahoma Senate effectively admitted that the teacher pay raise plan has failed.Ray Carter | March 5, 2021
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Education
Measure to protect teachers’ free-speech rights advances
Oklahoma schools would be required to get explicit authorization from teachers every year before withholding union dues under legislation that has passed the Oklahoma Senate.Ray Carter | March 5, 2021
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Law & Principles
House votes to restrict church closures
Legislation approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives would make it much more difficult for state and local governments to order the closure of churches, synagogues, and mosques during future health emergencies.Ray Carter | March 3, 2021
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Law & Principles
Senate votes to prevent last-minute election changes
Oklahoma government officials could not alter state election laws through court settlements under legislation approved by the Oklahoma Senate.Ray Carter | March 3, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Education
Budget surplus provides opportunity for tax reform
The current surplus for Oklahoma’s budget provides an excellent foundation for real tax reform in Oklahoma that will brighten Oklahoma’s long-term future.Curtis Shelton | March 3, 2021