Articles
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Good Government
DOGE is important, but Congress needs to act
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is doing great work. Now Congress has to get serious.Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. | February 28, 2025
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Judicial Reform
A look at the Judicial Nominating Commission’s upcoming meeting
The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) plans to conduct its interviews for the position of Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice on March 11, 2025. Here’s (what little) we know about the meeting.Ryan Haynie | February 28, 2025
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Education
New York shows greater school spending doesn’t mean better results
The Oklahoma State School Boards Association and others often argue that spending increases alone, without adopting any significant reforms, will improve school outcomes.Ray Carter | February 28, 2025
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma Senate approves protections for Christian foster parents
Members of the Oklahoma Senate have passed legislation that would protect religious couples from being required to set aside their beliefs in order to serve as foster or adoptive parents.Ray Carter | February 26, 2025
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Higher Education
Students for Justice in Palestine gets OU recognition
OU Students for Justice in Palestine has become a registered student organization at the University of Oklahoma and will be eligible to receive funding through the Student Government Association.Ray Carter | February 26, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma attracts movers, but income tax still a problem
A new analysis shows that Oklahoma is attracting more movers than the vast majority of states but also suggests that Oklahoma’s income tax remains a deterrent that is driving higher-income individuals to other states.Ray Carter | February 25, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma lawmakers support medical conscience exemptions
Under legislation approved by an Oklahoma House committee, medical professionals cannot be forced to participate in activities—such as abortion or performing sex-change surgeries on children—that violate their religious or moral beliefs.Ray Carter | February 25, 2025
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Good Government
What policymakers can learn from Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman, one of the greatest economists of the 20th century, showed us how to think about complex policy problems.Andrew C. Spiropoulos | February 24, 2025
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Law & Principles
Democrats join Oklahoma House Republicans to deter antisemitism
For the second time in two weeks, an Oklahoma legislative committee has advanced legislation designed to target acts of antisemitism.Ray Carter | February 24, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Unfunded mandates harm Oklahoma pension systems
Spending money you don’t have quickly leads to financial instability. Unfortunately, Oklahoma politicians appear intent on ignoring that reality.Jonathan Small | February 24, 2025