Articles
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Law & Principles
McGirt chaos continues to grow
Attorney General Mike Hunter announced he will seek a ruling from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to ensure the state can still prosecute non-Indians who commit major crimes against American Indian citizens.Ray Carter | August 3, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Prosecutor misleads on SQ 805
Government power to lock people up should be used sparingly, only when justified by the practical purpose of public safety and the moral cause of justice.Trent England | August 3, 2020
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Education
Schools face new expenses, increased funding, from COVID
Oklahoma schools face unexpected costs due to COVID-19. But they are also benefiting from substantial one-time funding due to the pandemic.Ray Carter | July 31, 2020
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Education
Stitt endorses in-person schooling
Voicing strong support for in-person instruction in Oklahoma schools, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Thursday that federal funds will pay the cost of masks, shields, gloves, and gowns at districts across the state, and that all teachers will be tested for COVID-19 each month.Ray Carter | July 30, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Four conservative principles behind criminal justice reform
Despite the current unrest, it would be a mistake for Oklahomans to abandon efforts to change the carceral system in our state.Ryan Haynie | July 30, 2020
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Economy
Unemployment fraud still rampant in Oklahoma?
During the spring COVID-19 shutdown, Oklahoma officials were swamped with fraudulent unemployment claims.Ray Carter | July 30, 2020
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Budget & Tax
OCPA comment on compact ruling
Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, issued the following statement today in response to a judge’s declaration that a little-known, unelected state agency triggered auto-renewal of casino gaming compacts for another 15 years.Staff | July 28, 2020
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Budget & Tax
Judge rules little-known commission renewed gaming compacts
A federal judge has ruled state-tribal gaming compacts auto-renewed for 15 years due to the actions of a little-known state commission dominated by appointees of former Gov. Mary Fallin.Ray Carter | July 28, 2020
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Law & Principles
Trump directive on illegal aliens could benefit Oklahoma
Oklahoma could be “on the cusp” of regaining the sixth congressional seat it lost after the 2000 Census.Mike Brake | July 28, 2020
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma legislature voted for Hollywood handouts
Even as Oklahoma was struggling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 shutdown and the decline in the oil and gas industry, the legislature this year sought to give more handouts to the film industry.Curtis Shelton | July 27, 2020