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Law & Principles
Oklahoma regulatory reform sent to governor
Legislation that could dramatically reduce the number of major Oklahoma state regulations in the future has been sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt, passing with broad, bipartisan support in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.Ray Carter | May 14, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Amid strong revenue growth, Louisiana continues to cut income tax
Louisiana is leading the way with bold income-tax cuts and (un)surprising state-revenue gains.Curtis Shelton | May 14, 2025
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Education
Hope for special-needs families: LNH bill headed to governor
A bill to reduce the bureaucratic hurdles facing the families of special-needs children is now headed to Gov. Kevin Stitt to be signed into law.Ray Carter | May 13, 2025
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Budget & Tax
State businesses express growing concern about income tax
A new poll shows more Oklahoma business owners view state taxes as a challenge for growth and investment —with a strong majority supporting a gradual phaseout of the personal income tax.Ray Carter | May 13, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma lawmakers seek to rein in costly state agency overreach
A major focus of Oklahoma’s 2025 legislative session is reducing excessive government regulation.Jonathan Small | May 12, 2025
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Education
Thousands shift to private school thanks to Oklahoma program
A new report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission shows the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program is allowing thousands of students to shift from public school to private schools with the majority of beneficiaries coming from low-income and middle-class families, including children on state welfare programs.Ray Carter | May 8, 2025
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Culture & the Family
Fears Fellowship: A life-changing experience
In their own words, graduates of OCPA’s J. Rufus Fears Fellowship talk about the program’s impact on their lives.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | May 8, 2025
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Culture & the Family
Lawmakers vote to allow Christian foster parents to serve
Christian couples could not be barred from serving as foster or adoptive parents based on their religious beliefs under legislation approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.Ray Carter | May 7, 2025
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Law & Principles
Transparency reforms prompt accusation of ‘fascism’
By an overwhelming majority, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have approved a range of reforms that will increase transparency and public participation in the state’s initiative-petition process.Ray Carter | May 7, 2025
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Higher Education
Ban on DEI in Oklahoma colleges passes House
By a margin of nearly four to one, members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have voted to make permanent a ban on mandatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs at Oklahoma colleges.Ray Carter | May 6, 2025