Articles
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Law & Principles
Transparency reforms prompt accusation of ‘fascism’
By an overwhelming majority, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have approved a range of reforms that will increase transparency and public participation in the state’s initiative-petition process.Ray Carter | May 7, 2025
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Higher Education
Ban on DEI in Oklahoma colleges passes House
By a margin of nearly four to one, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have voted to make permanent a ban on mandatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs at Oklahoma colleges.Ray Carter | May 6, 2025
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Education
Oklahoma schools embrace new law allowing religious instruction during class time
A new Oklahoma law has opened the door for public school students to receive off-campus religious and moral instruction. Tahlequah and South Coffeyville have already launched a program, and several other communities are “well on their way.”Ray Carter | May 5, 2025
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Education
Texas joins school choice surge, raising the bar for Oklahoma
With Texas joining the universal-school-choice family, the race is on to see which states will provide the most robust opportunities to families.Ray Carter | May 5, 2025
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Law & Principles
Measure to rein in regulation clears Oklahoma Senate
State agency regulations that impose $1 million or more in new compliance costs would get greater scrutiny before taking effect under legislation approved by the Oklahoma Senate.Ray Carter | May 1, 2025
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Higher Education
Report finds OSU medical school uses DEI in training
A new report says Oklahoma State University’s medical school has incorporated “diversity, equity, and inclusion” practices into its medical training programs.Ray Carter | May 1, 2025
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Education
Oklahoma schools defraud taxpayers with bogus ‘virtual’ days?
Some state lawmakers indicate that many Oklahoma public schools are effectively defrauding taxpayers by accepting payment for instructional days that never occur.Ray Carter | April 30, 2025
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Education
‘Lindsey Nicole Henry saved my daughter’s life’: Lawmakers vote to ease access to scholarships
By an overwhelming margin, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have voted to remove a barrier that impedes access to a state scholarship program for children with special needs.Ray Carter | April 29, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma Senate committee advances new tax-reform plan
Members of the state Senate are considering legislation that would lower Oklahomans’ tax burden by eliminating several of the six current tax brackets in Oklahoma’s code.Ray Carter | April 29, 2025
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Good Government
Mississippi provides roadmap for Oklahoma reform
For years, Oklahoma and Mississippi were usually joined at the hip near the bottom of national rankings. Not anymore.Ray Carter | April 28, 2025