Articles
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Good Government
Brecheen demands federal transparency on transgender study
U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Coalgate, is continuing his fight for greater transparency from the federal NIH after the agency drug its feet in response to requests for information about an NIH-funded study on transgender youth in which two participants committed suicide.Ray Carter | July 12, 2023
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Good Government
A free-speech victory for all Oklahomans
If the right to voice your opinion in public-policy debates is contingent upon your financial ability to withstand a frivolous lawsuit, then free speech will be confined to only the wealthiest, while the average citizen is silenced.Jonathan Small | June 20, 2023
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Good Government
OCPA's Rick Farmer discusses effective advocacy on Newstalk KCLI
OCPA’s Dr. Rick Farmer recently joined Harold Wright on Newstalk KCLI to discuss how to be an effective advocate at the state Capitol.Staff | April 28, 2023
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Good Government
OCPA’s Fears Fellows are making an impact
The primary purpose of the fellowship is to identify and train the next generation of conservative leaders for Oklahoma. Over the past couple of years, the Fears Fellowship has become much more than training.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | April 17, 2023
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Good Government
Stitt calls for tax cuts, school choice
In his fifth State of the State speech, Gov. Kevin Stitt urged lawmakers to enact $655.7 million in tax cuts and provide school choice to all Oklahomans.Ray Carter | February 6, 2023
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Education, Good Government
Stitt touts ‘big ideas,’ more access to ‘education choices’
Gov. Kevin Stitt set the right tone for his second term in his inauguration speech, signaling a focus on good policy. Stitt’s agenda gives Oklahomans reason for optimism.Jonathan Small | January 17, 2023
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Education, Good Government
Stitt makes education priority at inauguration
In an inauguration speech marking the start of his second term, Gov. Kevin Stitt vowed to continue his efforts to make Oklahoma a top 10 state in all areas with education and school choice a major focus.Ray Carter | January 9, 2023
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Budget & Tax, Good Government
Oklahoma state savings reach historic level
Gov. Kevin Stitt says record-high savings means the Oklahoma government can now provide tax relief.Ray Carter | August 4, 2022
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Good Government
A guide to OCPA’s legislative scorecard
Each year the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs releases a legislative scorecard that informs citizens how their “state legislators are voting at the Oklahoma Capitol on issues related to the principles of limited government, free markets, individual initiative, and personal responsibility.”Staff | July 12, 2022
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Higher Education, Good Government
AG O’Connor fights for colorblind college admissions
Attorney General John O’Connor has filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to declare that race-based college admissions are unconstitutional, noting colleges that employ race-based admissions are nonetheless actively discriminating against minorities.Ray Carter | May 11, 2022