Articles
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Culture & the Family
The rising conservative populism
In this review of Patrick Ruffini’s book, “Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP,” OCPA’s Rick Farmer sheds light on the emerging conservative populist coalition.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | April 7, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Mississippi is beating Oklahoma (again)
Mississippi students are outperforming their Oklahoma peers when it comes to reading. Now, Mississippi officials are seeking to outpace Oklahoma in the race for jobs by eliminating the Magnolia State’s income tax.Jonathan Small | April 7, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma should codify the end of Chevron deference
A recent U.S. Supreme decision provides a watershed moment for Oklahoma to redefine its approach to administrative agency deference, preserving a more engaged role for the judiciary.Ryan Haynie | April 4, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Stitt: On taxes, Oklahoma can’t afford to be left behind
Gov. Kevin Stitt is continuing his push to gradually phase out Oklahoma’s tax on work and investment, the personal income tax, noting that other states are slashing their income-tax rates and threatening to leave Oklahoma behind.Ray Carter | April 3, 2025
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Law & Principles
Measure to reduce regulation moves ahead
Legislation that could significantly reduce major state regulations has cleared another legislative hurdle, passing out of the Senate Administrative Rules Committee.Ray Carter | April 3, 2025
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Education
Oklahoma House committee supports aid to special-needs children
Members of the House Common Education Committee have voted to simplify the process for Oklahoma children with special needs to access the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program.Ray Carter | April 2, 2025
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Education
Poor reading outcomes impact Oklahoma taxpayers, economy
Oklahoma students lag behind students in nearly all of the 50 states when it comes to reading proficiency. These low reading outcomes translate into a significant, lifelong drain on taxpayer resources and the state economy.Ray Carter | April 1, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Arizona’s income tax drops to 2.5%—is a full phaseout next?
Among states that levy an income tax, Arizona boasts the lowest rate in the country. And policymakers are discussing phasing out the tax altogether.Curtis Shelton | April 1, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Competition drives push for income-tax elimination
When lawmakers in Mississippi recently voted to put their state’s personal income tax on a gradual path to full repeal, the impetus for that change was tied in part to the competition between states.Ray Carter | March 31, 2025
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Judicial Reform
Three nominees advanced for Oklahoma Supreme Court position
The Judicial Nomination Commission has chosen three nominees from 14 applicants for a vacancy on the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Ray Carter | March 31, 2025