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The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) today released findings from a survey indicating that 66 percent of likely Oklahoma voters agree that teachers should be allowed to vote on union representation.

A common narrative about Oklahoma is that tax cuts created a budget crisis—and the Legislature has done nothing to solve it. While we have questioned this story about tax cuts, it is also important to note that the Legislature, along with the governor, have also increased government revenues.

The goal of Positive Tomorrows is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty through a three-pronged approach. The first step is to remove the barriers that interrupt or prevent education of homeless students. The second is to provide a quality education experience that meets national standards for excellence. The third is tangible assistance for parents and caregivers.

Since 2015, annual taxes and other revenue taken from Oklahomans has increased by $1.1 billion – Oklahomans’ personal income taxes are up at least $185 million annually just since 2016.

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) last week released its 11th edition of Rich States, Poor States. The economic policy report examines the growth potential for each of the 50 states and ranks them accordingly.

The Oklahoma Treasurer’s monthly economic report was released last week. The report provides a breakdown of gross receipts collected for the month along with various economic measures for the state of Oklahoma.

The ongoing ruckus in Oklahoma over an alleged teacher shortage raises the question of how we can improve teacher education to provide more high-quality teachers.

In 2018, Oklahomans will see the largest teacher pay raise in state history, dramatic tax increases, and record total funding for education.

Since the first public revelations last fall that the Oklahoma State Department of Health had suddenly and surprisingly run out of money, some people inside and outside of the agency have claimed the reason was budget cuts. The true story is slightly different.

A growing body of research has been finding that rising test scores in school don’t correspond with improved long-term life outcomes.