Articles
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Law & Principles
Janus decision casts doubt on Oklahoma law
The Supreme Court of the United States today handed down a landmark decision for freedom of speech and association. Oklahoma policymakers should take note.Trent England | June 27, 2018
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Good Government
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Mark Janus in Janus v AFSCME.
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Mark Janus in the Janus v. AFSCME public-sector labor union case this morning.Staff | June 27, 2018
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Budget & Tax
State pension benefits revealed
OCPA has expanded its data tools to include information on state retirement systems and total government finances.Curtis Shelton | June 26, 2018
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Higher Education
Refreshing leadership
Nearly three months ago in this space, I said incoming University of Oklahoma President Jim Gallogly was a terrific hire.Jonathan Small | June 22, 2018
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Budget & Tax
A look at the May economic report
The Oklahoma Treasurer’s Office released its monthly economic report this week highlighting May revenue collections.Curtis Shelton | June 21, 2018
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Education, Good Government
Gann seeks interim study on CLO distributions
While teachers descended upon the state Capitol this spring seeking more money for schools, one state agency specifically created to support those same schools was sitting on assets worth $2.4 billion.Mike Brake | June 20, 2018
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Education
How beneficial is pre-K?
Many consider Oklahoma a national leader in pre-K education, but how beneficial are pre-K programs? A careful review of the research reveals that the better the studies are in scientific quality, the less likely they are to find benefits.Greg Forster, Ph.D. | June 15, 2018
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Education
For education, fathers matter
There’s a problem affecting education and hurting students. The uncomfortable truth is that changes in family structure have impeded educational progress. It’s time we start talking about it.Jonathan Small | June 15, 2018
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Budget & Tax
Scamehorn drama shines spotlight on film subsidies
Despite allegations of sexual impropriety on the part of John Scamehorn, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office does not plan to change eligibility guidelines for those receiving taxpayer rebates for films produced in Oklahoma, said chief information officer Leslie Blair.Stacy Martin | June 14, 2018
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Education
Popular Henry program improving lives
Eight years ago today, Democratic Gov. Brad Henry signed into law a bill creating a scholarship program for special-needs students. What do Oklahomans think of the program?Jonathan Small | June 8, 2018