Articles
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma increases transportation ranking without massive spending hikes
In 2004, Oklahoma had 1,168 structurally deficient bridges and ranked 49th in a federal report on bridge upkeep. Fifteen years later, the state has made a monumental jump to 9th with only 86 bridges now reported structurally deficient.Curtis Shelton | September 4, 2020
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Education
Owasso school board’s actions prompt recall effort
Earlier this year in Owasso, school officials celebrated when the support of about 1,000 voters allowed the issuance of $11 million in bonds. But when it comes to reopening the district for in-person instruction, critics say the wishes of a far larger group of parents are being ignored.Ray Carter | September 3, 2020
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Education
Norman teachers’ kids get in-school classes during shutdown
Even as other parents struggle to both work and ensure their children are cared for during an “online only” school day, the children of teachers in the Norman school district will be educated in the physical classroom.Ray Carter | September 3, 2020
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Law & Principles
New documentary defends the Electoral College
A new book and a new feature-length documentary from OCPA’s “Save Our States” Project make the case for Hamilton’s “excellent” system.Staff | September 2, 2020
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Law & Principles
Officials offer few solutions as alleged rapist is freed
Due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that effectively reestablished the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s tribal reservation in Oklahoma, an alleged serial rapist may never face trial.Ray Carter | September 2, 2020
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Education
Choice is what parents need in the era of COVID
As long as the monopoly remains a monopoly, it can’t accommodate high-pressure differences on binary questions.Greg Forster, Ph.D. | September 2, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Open letter corrects the record on SQ 805, misuse of OCPA research
Staff | September 1, 2020
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Health Care
Why we pay too much for health care
Thousands of Oklahoma’s are hit with surprise medical bills each year, including those who are insured. Many hospitals go after those who don’t pay their bills.Kaitlyn Finley | September 1, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Myth vs. Fact: SQ 805 and domestic violence
Each criminal law typically provides a sentencing range. In Oklahoma, a separate law allows “sentence enhancements” that can result in sentences much longer than the original range for many crimes—sometimes up to life in prison—if a person has prior convictions.Ryan Haynie | August 31, 2020
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Education
School choice highlighted at RNC
At the recently concluded Republican National Convention, numerous speakers stressed the importance of school choice. The topic was mentioned every day of the convention, by multiple speakers.Staff | August 31, 2020