Articles
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Budget & Tax
Despite record-high revenues, some lawmakers sought tax hikes
During the state’s last recession, income tax cuts were repeatedly cited as the reason for the state’s shortfalls.Curtis Shelton | June 8, 2020
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Education
‘A godsend for so many families’: Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program turns 10
One of the most significant and revolutionary school reforms ever enacted in Oklahoma was signed into law 10 years ago today.Mike Brake | June 7, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Health ‘experts’ take contradictory stance on protests
A letter signed by 1,288 self-proclaimed public health professionals, infectious diseases professionals, and undefined “community stakeholders” declares that anti-racist protests “must be supported” and should not be constrained by authorities due to COVID-19 concerns.Ray Carter | June 5, 2020
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Health Care
The facts on Medicaid expansion
As the debate surrounding State Question 802 continues, here are some common myths and facts about Medicaid expansion.Kaitlyn Finley | June 4, 2020
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Law & Principles
Lankford, Inhofe, defend election-security laws
The case involves challenges to two Arizona election laws, including a law criminalizing ballot-harvesting, which is a practice strongly associated with vote fraud.Ray Carter | June 4, 2020
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Health Care
House fails to stop surprise medical billing
This session the Oklahoma House Representatives failed to pass SB 1646, legislation which would have protected patients from bogus surprise medical bills.Kaitlyn Finley | June 3, 2020
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Education
School reopening plan released
A new plan released by the Oklahoma State Department of Education indicates learning in the coming school year is expected to occur in the traditional classroom setting.Ray Carter | June 3, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Norman mayor may have violated own order
Norman Mayor Breea Clark participated in a June 1 protest related to the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd during an arrest. In doing so, Clark may have violated her own order restricting public gatherings to reduce COVID-19 spread.Ray Carter | June 2, 2020
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Budget & Tax
Lawmakers begin to roll back historic pension progress
After a decade of replenishing the state’s retirement system, a new law is estimated to add nearly $1 billion in unfunded liability to the retirement system and does so at the worst possible time.Curtis Shelton | June 2, 2020
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Education
OEA honors House Democrat
The Oklahoma Education Association (OEA) has given an award to state Rep. Jason Dunnington for several bills he filed this year, including one which would have restricted the treatment psychologists can provide to children who identify as transgender.Ray Carter | June 1, 2020