Articles
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Budget & Tax
State policy rankings show where Oklahoma can improve
The interim between legislative sessions offers the opportunity to step back and consider the long-term policy direction of our state.Curtis Shelton | July 5, 2017
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Criminal Justice
An update on criminal justice reform in Oklahoma
As these measures show, policymakers are working to follow the direction set by voters with State Questions 780 and 781.Cody Ray Milner | July 5, 2017
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Higher Education
Heard it through the grapevine
One thing we should expect from government officials is a respect for basic arithmetic.Jonathan Small | June 30, 2017
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Law & Principles
Playground fight ends at Supreme Court
Trinity Lutheran Church operates a preschool in Boone County, Missouri. The state, to encourage tire recycling and improve safety for children, gives grants for resurfacing playgrounds with rubber made from ground-up old tires.Trent England | June 27, 2017
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Higher Education
David Boren, Don Betz should correct the record
Yesterday, OCPA President Jonathan Small sent a letter to two Oklahoma university presidents to correct the record on claims about state funding to higher education.Trent England | June 23, 2017
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Budget & Tax, Energy
A tale of two sectors
Here’s a tale of two sectors. Sector One is in a slump, due to declining prices... So, Sector One faces reality and significantly cuts costs. That’s called good sense and responsibility. Sector Two is facing the same downturn. But its managers and employees stubbornly resist every call to cut spending.Jonathan Small | June 23, 2017
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Higher Education
A public letter to President Boren and President Betz
Today, OCPA President Jonathan Small sent the following letter to OU President David Boren and UCO President Don Betz.Jonathan Small | June 22, 2017
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Higher Education
How does Oklahoma higher education funding really compare to other states?
Those who understand Oklahoma know a dollar here goes a long way compared to most other states.Curtis Shelton | June 22, 2017
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Education
Districts happy with four-day week, school officials say
Nearly 100 Oklahoma public school districts use a cumulative-hours-based schedule, allowing them to employ a four-day instructional week.Jay Chilton | June 22, 2017
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Higher Education
No, Oklahoma is not “dead last” in higher education funding
This claim, also made by UCO President Don Betz, has been used to support tuition hikes at Oklahoma’s state colleges and universities.Curtis Shelton | June 22, 2017