Articles
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Education
Why did audit ignore state law, exclude response?
Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, issued the following statement today regarding serious problems that have been identified with a state audit of EPIC Charter Schools.Staff | October 7, 2020
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Education
Audit dings Department of Education’s school-finance oversight
Ray Carter | October 7, 2020
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Education
Did state audit recommend illegal action?
A recently released special investigative audit of EPIC Charter Schools, an online K-12 provider, says the school failed to make appropriate payments into the Teachers Retirement System of Oklahoma for some employees. But documents provided by EPIC in response indicate the actions recommended in the audit violate state law and regulations.Ray Carter | October 7, 2020
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Budget & Tax, Economy
Continued oil slump threatens state finances
A new report from State Treasurer Randy McDaniel indicates the economic impacts of the COVID-19 shutdown are receding in Oklahoma, but state finances remain on shaky ground because of the continuing weakness of the oil-and-gas sector, a foundational element of the Oklahoma economy.Ray Carter | October 7, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Conservative leaders support SQ 805
One of America’s most popular conservative pundits is known for his catchphrase, “Facts don’t care about your feelings.” While people may feel differently about the policy of SQ 805, here are the facts.Staff | October 6, 2020
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Education
The educational roots of injustice
Through universal school choice, we can return control of K-12 education to families.Greg Forster, Ph.D. | October 6, 2020
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Health Care
Why we pay too much for health care (part 2)
Have we stopped to consider why insurance is involved every time we go to the doctor?Kaitlyn Finley | October 6, 2020
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Education
Expert offers solutions to anti-American education
Across the country, parents have become alarmed by the increasing anti-Americanism of course materials taught in their children’s local schools.Ray Carter | October 6, 2020
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Budget & Tax, Education
Irregularities in state audit of EPIC?
A recently released special investigative audit of EPIC Charter Schools, an online K-12 provider, may be receiving as much attention for perceived and alleged irregularities in the audit process as for its findings.Ray Carter | October 5, 2020
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Education
Children deserve audit process beyond reproach
Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, issued the following statement today in response to the partial audit of EPIC Charter Schools released this week by the office of the State Auditor and Inspector.Staff | October 2, 2020