Articles
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Budget & Tax
State budget primer: Context for the budget debate
When examining the state budget, we must look at past budget numbers to provide context for the debate.Curtis Shelton | February 13, 2019
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Budget & Tax
Gov. Stitt’s budget is the most transparent in years
By including total state spending and not just appropriations, Gov. Stitt’s budget is the most transparent in years. It is encouraging to see the new governor take a holistic approach to the state’s budget.Curtis Shelton | February 12, 2019
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Good Government
Accountability, strings attached, and ‘you didn’t build that’
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s first State of the State address set a great tone as Oklahoma begins the 2019 legislative session.Jonathan Small | February 8, 2019
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Education
Survey shows support for educational choice measures
Yet another scientific survey of Oklahoma voters has found strong support for educational choice.Brandon Dutcher | February 7, 2019
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Good Government
Oklahoma’s clumsy executive branch
To achieve more effective government in Oklahoma, we desperately need to reform the structure of our executive branch.Trent England | February 4, 2019
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Good Government
OCPA statements on State of the State Address and 2019 legislative session
Staff | February 4, 2019
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Budget & Tax
State budget primer: Terms you need to know
With the 2019 legislative session upon us, the state budget discussion will soon move to the forefront. To better help you understand that discussion, OCPA has put together a few definitions of terms you are likely to hear throughout the session.Curtis Shelton | February 1, 2019
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Higher Education
Thank you, Clay Bennett
Clay Bennett announced his retirement from the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents this week. His legacy is enormous. It is hardly an understatement to say that Clay Bennett has done more good for OU and for our community as a whole than we will ever realize.Jonathan Small | February 1, 2019
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Health Care
Free-market health care shakes up industry
New and innovative Direct Primary Care (DPC) provider models and free-market-orientated surgery centers are shaking up the health care industry and saving patients tens of thousands of dollars on services.Kaitlyn Finley | January 30, 2019
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Budget & Tax
Report shows tremendous revenue collections before 2019 legislative session
Total Gross Receipts collected in December 2018 were $1.15 billion—an increase of 11.8 percent, or $135 million, from the same month in the prior year. The General Revenue Fund (GRF) grew 21.1 percent from the previous year, coming in at $621 million. These are record-breaking numbers heading into the 2019 legislative session.Curtis Shelton | January 29, 2019