Articles
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Health Care
The rising costs of Oklahoma’s Medicaid program
Over the past two decades, costs for Oklahoma’s Medicaid program have increased dramatically.Kaitlyn Finley | October 8, 2020
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Law & Principles
State retains environmental oversight—for now
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has approved Gov. Kevin Stitt’s request for the state of Oklahoma to retain regulatory oversight of lands now considered part of Indian reservations when those properties are not owned by a tribal government.Ray Carter | October 8, 2020
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Criminal Justice
State Question 805 and the Bill of Rights
Police and prosecutors have difficult jobs, made even more difficult by the Bill of Rights. Nearly half of those first 10 constitutional amendments are about protecting the rights of those accused of—or even convicted of—committing a crime.Trent England | October 8, 2020
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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