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Health Care
Oklahoma children not covered under Medicaid expansion
Expanding Medicaid would extend coverage to able-bodied adults not low-income Oklahoma children. More than 624,000 children are already covered under SoonerCare, Oklahoma’s Medicaid program.Kaitlyn Finley | June 16, 2020
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Higher Education
Amidst growing scrutiny, OU closing Confucius Institute
The University of Oklahoma will close its embattled Confucius Institute, a university spokesperson told OCPA.Mike Brake | June 16, 2020
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Health Care
Experts warns ‘Medicare for all’ fails patients
One expert said most Americans would recoil if subjected to the experiences of Canadians and citizens in the United Kingdom, which has a government-run National Health Service.Ray Carter | June 11, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Citing ‘systemic racism,’ Democrats unveil police reform agenda
Oklahoma House Democrats called Wednesday for creation of a new state entity to investigate complaints against local police, a new statewide registry of police who resign from office, and a citizens’ panel that will review law-enforcement standards.Ray Carter | June 10, 2020
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Budget & Tax
Will federal bailout create state budget problems again?
Former lawmakers involved in budget discussions during the Great Recession and following years say the federal bailout may have temporarily eased some financial strain, but warn it also contributed to subsequent budget challenges.Ray Carter | June 10, 2020
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Health Care
Reject Medicaid expansion
Expanding Medicaid is the wrong path for Oklahoma’s health care system.Kaitlyn Finley | June 10, 2020
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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