Articles
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Education
Despite falsehoods, two great bills move forward
Despite false claims made by the education establishment, two great bills moved forward this week.Jonathan Small | February 15, 2019
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Education
Hope Scholarship bill for bullied kids fails in committee
Starting in the first week of the 2017-18 academic year, a sophomore at an Edmond high school was subjected to what he and his mother claim were relentless acts of bullying. The mother, Cara O’Daniel, complained to school officials. Instead of getting the response she expected, O’Daniel said, the officials “wanted to put a Band-Aid on it and forget about it.”J.E. McReynolds | February 14, 2019
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Budget & Tax
State budget primer: Agencies and their appropriations
According to the latest available data, apportions accounted for 39 percent of total state spending in fiscal year 2018 at $7.5 billion. It is not the whole picture, however. Oklahoma’s total state budget is in fact nearly $18 billion.Curtis Shelton | February 14, 2019
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Education
Gov. Frank Keating and OCPA react to false statements by OSSBA, CCOSA, and others
After the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA), the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA), and others falsely claimed that the Equal Opportunity Scholarship program is a voucher, former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) Chairman Larry Parman, and OCPA President Jonathan Small released the following statements.Staff | February 13, 2019
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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