Articles
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Education
National experts: Alleged violations in Bixby ‘shocking’
In a case that has received national attention, experts say the alleged treatment of Bixby children with Down syndrome and autism is appalling.Ray Carter | November 14, 2024
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Education
School-choice options popular with homeschool families
A nationwide poll of homeschool parents finds that 84 percent of homeschool families support tax-credit school-choice programs. Oklahoma provides a $1,000 tax credit for homeschoolers.Ray Carter | November 12, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Ousted justice had history of bizarre legal opinions
Justice Yvonne Kauger had become known for drafting opinions that often rambled and provided little guidance to Oklahomans, in addition to being infused with left-wing talking points.Ray Carter | November 11, 2024
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma officials seek to bolster faith-based initiatives
State officials want to make it easier for the private sector and government agencies to maximize benefits to the poor and needy.Ray Carter | November 8, 2024
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Higher Education
After Trump victory, OU dean advises students to ‘take intentional breaths, drink water’
“Election results can stir a lot of emotions,” says the OU dean of students. “Take breaks, reach out to friends, take intentional breaths, drink water, and check in with those around you.”Ray Carter | November 7, 2024
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Law & Principles
GOP easily holds legislative majorities in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Republicans easily held onto their supermajorities in the state legislature during this week’s elections.Ray Carter | November 6, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma voters oust Supreme Court justice
For the first time in state history, Oklahoma voters have chosen to oust a sitting member of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Ray Carter | November 6, 2024
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Higher Education
Report finds Oklahoma professors overwhelmingly support Democrats
In Oklahoma, 92% of political contributions made by college professors went to Democratic candidates.Ray Carter | November 5, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court decision benefited illegal immigrant felons
Among the Oklahoma Supreme Court justices who struck down a provision mandating that illegal immigrants accused of felony offenses be presumed flight risks, five justices remain on the court today.Ray Carter | November 4, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma pension changes may have been based on myth
Oklahoma’s landmark pension reforms made the state a national model, but lawmakers’ election-year temptations continually threaten to undo the progress.Ray Carter | November 4, 2024