Articles
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Health Care
Dwayne’s story: A brighter future
Dwayne, a cardiologist in Oklahoma City, has spent his entire life caring for and saving the lives of Oklahomans with heart diseases—a task that became exponentially harder when the Oklahoma government shut down “elective surgeries” at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak.Kaitlyn Finley | December 15, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Susan’s story: Essential business forced to close
Susan is the owner of Eco Wood Solutions in Norman and, like so many others, she was concerned when the City of Norman forced her to close her business during the COVID-19 outbreak. Susan was anxious not only about the future of her business but also the lives of her 16 employees who would have to be laid off.Ray Carter | December 15, 2020
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Law & Principles
Ethics Commission targets ‘informational materials’
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission has temporarily tabled a proposed rule that would require lobbyists and nonprofit organizations to report when they provide certain “informational materials” to state lawmakers.Ray Carter | December 14, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Tommie’s story: Training Oklahoma’s future leaders
A young father of two, Tommie has served as police officer for eight years, obtaining the rank of master officer and wearing a lifesaving award on his uniform.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | December 14, 2020
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Education
Fund parental choice for all who want it
Hope is among life’s most precious commodities. Oklahoma lawmakers can increase the stock of that commodity and provide it to Oklahoma’s most vulnerable citizens by fully funding parental school choice for all who want it.Jonathan Small | December 14, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Carl’s story: A small business owner
When businesses across the country were forced to close, it had catastrophic results not only for the owners, but for employees who needed the paycheck to feed their families and pay their rent.Dave Bond | December 14, 2020
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Culture & the Family, Good Government
Barbara’s story: Lighting the conservative fire within
Wouldn’t it be nice to have conservatives on the city council who believe in limited government and free markets? Let me introduce Barbara.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | December 14, 2020
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Education
Kaleb’s story: A brighter future
A message from her son’s teacher brought tears to LaKesha’s eyes. But this time, the tears were those of joy. The teacher told LaKesha that her son, Kaleb, was now receiving As and Bs in school.Jonathan Small | December 11, 2020
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Education
Tulsa charter students face huge funding gap
A new national report finds an enormous gap exists in the per-pupil funding provided to public charter schools in Tulsa compared to the traditional Tulsa Public Schools district.Ray Carter | December 11, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Some COVID restrictions eased as other new measures imposed
State officials have announced new restrictions on public gatherings while also easing quarantine restrictions and said COVID-19 infections may be plateauing in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | December 10, 2020