Articles
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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
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Budget & Tax
State budget primer: Terms you need to know
With the 2019 legislative session upon us, the state budget discussion will soon move to the forefront. To better help you understand that discussion, OCPA has put together a few definitions of terms you are likely to hear throughout the session.Curtis Shelton | February 1, 2019
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Higher Education
Thank you, Clay Bennett
Clay Bennett announced his retirement from the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents this week. His legacy is enormous. It is hardly an understatement to say that Clay Bennett has done more good for OU and for our community as a whole than we will ever realize.Jonathan Small | February 1, 2019
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Health Care
Free-market health care shakes up industry
New and innovative Direct Primary Care (DPC) provider models and free-market-orientated surgery centers are shaking up the health care industry and saving patients tens of thousands of dollars on services.Kaitlyn Finley | January 30, 2019