Articles
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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
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Law & Principles, Good Government
'Ethics Commission' vs. free speech (again)
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is an agency set up to regulate campaign finances and lobbying of state officials. Unhappy with this narrow but important responsibility, the Commission has a history of trying to expand its own power.Trent England | December 10, 2020
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Law & Principles
GOP leaders support initiative-petition reform
Republican legislative leaders say the state’s initiative-petition process should be reformed so future amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution cannot be sent before voters thanks primarily to funding from out-of-state interest groups that mostly gather signatures in urban areas.Ray Carter | December 10, 2020
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Education
Democratic leader touts resumption of in-school learning
In an indication of growing public displeasure with school shutdowns, the leader of the Oklahoma Senate’s Democratic caucus has called Oklahoma schools’ back-and-forth shifting to online learning “not healthy” and “traumatic,” and said her caucus supports resumption of in-person learning.Ray Carter | December 10, 2020
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Culture & the Family, Good Government
There’s a new sheriff in town
Meet Tommie Johnson III—Oklahoma County’s new sheriff and a former OCPA Fears Fellow.Mike Brake | December 9, 2020
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Good Government
Keeping the ‘public’ in public safety
Many today think the government grants us our rights. Not so, according to our founders.Ryan Haynie | December 8, 2020
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Economy, Energy
State treasurer restates warning about oilfield woes
Oil field struggles continue to negatively impact Oklahoma government revenue, leading State Treasurer Randy McDaniel to again warn lawmakers that tough financial times lie ahead.Ray Carter | December 8, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Amid education debate, no COVID impact from mask mandates
The state’s most recent Weekly Epidemiology and Surveillance Report shows that COVID-19 spread is now greater in areas with mask mandates than in parts of Oklahoma without mask mandates.Ray Carter | December 7, 2020