Articles
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Education
Oklahoma House votes to mandate phonics, ban ‘three-cueing’
Under legislation advancing from the Oklahoma House of Representatives, teachers could no longer use the discredited “three-cueing” method to teach reading, and more teachers would instead be trained in the “science of reading,” including phonics instruction.Ray Carter | April 25, 2024
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Education
Lawmakers object to aiding homeless and special-needs children
Several Oklahoma lawmakers oppose allowing homeless youth to access a scholarship program.Ray Carter | April 25, 2024
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Law & Principles
Illegal immigration bill sent to governor
Legislation that would allow illegal immigrants to be arrested by state police for “impermissible occupation” has won strong approval from the Oklahoma Senate and is headed to the governor.Ray Carter | April 24, 2024
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Law & Principles
Warning it will fuel litigation, Stitt vetoes SB 1737
Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed a bill that would allow businesses to sue Oklahomans for speech activity alleged to be harassing—even if the citizen has been charged with no crime.Ray Carter | April 24, 2024
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Culture & the Family
Paycom’s speech-chilling crusade against OCPA continues
Many think Paycom lost its lawsuit against OCPA years ago. Think again. Thanks to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, the case continues to this day.Jonathan Small & Ryan Haynie | April 22, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Amid tax cuts, state revenue growth continues
On average, tax-cutting states have seen a larger increase in government revenue than states that didn’t cut taxes.Curtis Shelton | April 22, 2024
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Judicial Reform
OCPA Announces Oklahoma Judicial Scorecard
The Oklahoma Judicial Scorecard will look at rulings by justices on the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Staff | April 22, 2024
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Law & Principles
No need to ‘fix’ Oklahoma elections with ‘ranked-choice’ voting
“Ranked choice” voting—a system notorious for voter errors, lengthy delays in counting, and growing public distrust of results, would not “fix” Oklahoma‘s election system—one of the nation's best.Jonathan Small | April 22, 2024
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Culture & the Family
Stitt: Oklahoma right to focus on border control
Gov. Kevin Stitt says states should take action to deter illegal immigration.Ray Carter | April 19, 2024
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma lawmakers target illegal immigration
Illegal immigrants could be arrested by state police for “impermissible occupation” under legislation approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The bill passed with overwhelming support but was condemned by Democrats as “extremist” and “reprehensible.”Ray Carter | April 18, 2024