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Law & Principles
Oklahoma Supreme Court to decide if ‘reservation’ Indians pay income tax
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which declared that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Oklahoma reservation was never formally disestablished for purposes of federal major-crimes law, has now led to a state court case that will determine if all American Indians in the affected areas are now exempt from paying Oklahoma state income tax.Ray Carter | May 22, 2023
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Law & Principles
OCPA calls for renegotiating tobacco compacts
OCPA President Jonathan Small today said state-tribal compacts that are set to soon expire should be renegotiated to maximize state benefit and transparency.Staff | May 16, 2023
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Law & Principles
OETA doesn’t need state subsidies
PBS can survive, but it needs to do so without Oklahoma government subsidies.Jonathan Small | May 12, 2023
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Stitt’s OETA veto draws support
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s decision to veto legislation reauthorizing the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), the state’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) entity, has drawn national attention and prompted much pearl-clutching from his critics. But the move is drawing support from some Oklahoma lawmakers and a good-government organization.Ray Carter | May 10, 2023
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Education, Law & Principles
Response to MLK legislation is telling
That some would now downgrade King’s work, out of fear their complaints about HB 1775 will be exposed as political bunk, sadly shows moral blindness did not end with the downfall of Jim Crow.Jonathan Small | May 3, 2023
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Education, Law & Principles
Democrats continue to oppose MLK bill
Legislation that would require Oklahoma public schools to teach about the civil-rights leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr., has passed the state Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk.Ray Carter | April 25, 2023
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
How to be an effective advocate at the state Capitol
When you are passionate about an issue, you want policymakers to hear your voice. Here are some ways you can effectively communicate your concerns to your legislators.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | April 10, 2023
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Law & Principles
Lawmaker’s racial comment draws pushback
A lawmaker dismissed a significant share of the attendees, apparently based on their skin color, at a recent rally at the Oklahoma Capitol that drew hundreds of people from across the state.Ray Carter | April 5, 2023
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Education, Law & Principles
Court finds Edmond schools broke state law
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that Edmond Public Schools’ COVID vaccination policy violated state law.Ray Carter | March 30, 2023
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Abortion ruling renews focus on state judicial appointments
A recent ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, which controversially declared that the Oklahoma Constitution provides a right to abortion under certain circumstances despite the constitution containing no language regarding abortion, is prompting renewed focus on how Oklahoma justices and judges are selected and appointed.Ray Carter | March 27, 2023