Articles
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Higher Education
OU sued for racist scholarship practices
A class-action lawsuit filed in federal court says OU’s race-based financial-aid practices are unlawful.Ray Carter | May 16, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Massachusetts study holds tax warning for Oklahoma
As Oklahoma’s governor and legislative leaders continue budget negotiations, a new report from Massachusetts provides a significant warning for lawmakers who prioritize government spending over income-tax cuts.Ray Carter | May 15, 2024
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Education
School Bible classes linked to better attendance
A bill awaiting a vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives would allow students to be excused for offsite Bible study. Proponents say this could impact students’ moral foundations and also boost school attendance.Ray Carter | May 13, 2024
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Energy
Oklahoma Bar Association official fights to overturn pro-energy law
A leading official with the Oklahoma Bar Association is also leading the charge to overturn a state law that prevents institutions from financially starving Oklahoma oil-and-gas businesses.Ray Carter | May 10, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Countdown to the budget deal: A look at health care spending
As Oklahoma budget talks continue, we take a look at state agency growth over the years. Today’s spotlight on the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.Curtis Shelton | May 10, 2024
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma legislation ‘ripe for abuse by litigious individuals’
A bill vetoed by Gov. Kevin Stitt would have allowed Oklahomans to be sued for speaking out on political issues.Jonathan Small | May 10, 2024
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Education
Families, students harmed by Oklahoma Tax Commission’s action
A bizarre legal interpretation from the Oklahoma Tax Commission has resulted in a significant number of families being stripped of educational opportunities.Ray Carter | May 9, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Liberal Democrat takes role with Oklahoma Bar Association
One of the most liberal Democrats to serve in the Oklahoma Legislature in recent years has been given a prominent role with the Oklahoma Bar Association that will impact the “future direction for the organization.”Ray Carter | May 8, 2024
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Law & Principles
OCPA asks court to rule in its favor in meritless Paycom lawsuit
OCPA has filed a request for summary judgment in a lawsuit first filed in 2020 by Paycom.Staff | May 7, 2024
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Education, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma lawsuits challenge Biden’s Title IX rewrite
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s rewrite of federal Title IX rules that adds “gender identity” to the law, effectively meaning a law intended to protect women’s rights will now instead protect the rights of men to enter women’s bathrooms and other private spaces if the men claim to identify as women.Ray Carter | May 7, 2024