Articles
-
Judicial Reform, Criminal Justice
Four ways to improve drug courts in Oklahoma
Many Oklahoma prosecutors say they lack the tools to get people the help they need.Ryan Haynie | February 17, 2021
-
Judicial Reform, Education
Effort to ease public-school transfers advances
Legislation to ease the state’s open-transfer process for students wanting to attend another public-school district has gained committee approval.Ray Carter | February 16, 2021
-
Health Care
Medicaid managed care opponents silent on alternatives
The Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) and the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) have been vocal critics of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposal to use managed care services in Oklahoma’s Medicaid system.Ray Carter | February 16, 2021
-
Health Care
Short-term plans have proven successful
Kaitlyn Finley | February 15, 2021
-
Education
Schools use parents’ tax dollars to fight pro-parent bill
Parents across Oklahoma have urged state lawmakers to change Oklahoma law to allow recall elections for school-board members.Ray Carter | February 15, 2021
-
Higher Education
Are Oklahoma parents getting what they pay for with college?
Whether parents are truly getting their money’s worth when paying for a child’s college tuition is a growing question not just in other states, but Oklahoma as well.Jonathan Small | February 15, 2021
-
Education
School board results highlight parental unrest
The results of school board elections in two districts may highlight the growing political influence of parents in education issues.Ray Carter | February 11, 2021
-
Budget & Tax
Biden’s minimum-wage hike could harm Oklahoma economy
President Joe Biden’s proposed minimum-wage increase would put Oklahoma’s long-term economic outlook on shaky ground.Curtis Shelton | February 11, 2021
-
Education, Health Care
Vaccinations open door for full reopening of schools
Under a plan announced by Gov. Kevin Stitt, all Oklahoma teachers and school staff can be vaccinated for COVID-19 by spring break. The announcement eliminates the last major objection raised to resumption of full-time, in-person instruction at all schools during the last quarter of the current school year.Ray Carter | February 11, 2021
-
Budget & Tax
Despite downturn, state agencies ask for more
Curtis Shelton | February 11, 2021