Articles
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Law & Principles, Good Government
California-style ‘top two’ election system doesn’t deliver on its promises
The California-style top-two system proposed in SQ 836 does not deliver on its promises. Instead, it makes it more difficult for Oklahoma voters to choose a candidate that represents their values and interests.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | February 17, 2025
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Good Government
Convention delegates to pick the candidate
On Sunday, the delegates to the Democratic National Convention went from obscurity to some of the most powerful people in the country. Political scientist Dr. Rick Farmer, dean of OCPA’s J. Rufus Fears Fellowship program, reviews the process for selecting Oklahoma’s delegates.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | July 22, 2024
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Law & Principles, Good Government
At CPAC, McCall touts Oklahoma school choice, tax cuts
Addressing one of the nation’s largest gatherings of political conservatives on Feb. 23, House Speaker Charles McCall touted Oklahoma’s record as a leader on school choice and a model of fiscal governance where tax cuts are prioritized in policymaking.Ray Carter | February 23, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Good Government
Stitt: Time to cut taxes is now
Saying “government is going to spend whatever money you give them,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging lawmakers to reduce the state income tax.Ray Carter | January 19, 2024
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Higher Education, Law & Principles, Good Government
Stitt takes aim at race-based discrimination in colleges
With a newly issued executive order, Gov. Kevin Stitt is seeking to downsize or eliminate “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) offices and bureaucracy at Oklahoma colleges and to prevent state colleges from engaging in illegal discrimination.Ray Carter | December 13, 2023
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Law & Principles, Good Government
Questionable ethics at the Ethics Commission
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has commendably intervened to address apparent violations of the Open Meeting Act by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, insisting on the rescheduling of a meeting due to unauthorized discussions and a lack of public votes on crucial matters.Jonathan Small | December 4, 2023
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Law & Principles, Good Government
A few dozen good ideas for Oklahoma lawmakers
Here are some policy ideas worth considering, along with background information, model legislation, and the relevant OCPA contact person.Staff | November 16, 2023
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Education, Good Government
Oklahoma school-choice law hailed as national model
Oklahoma policymakers’ decision to provide tax credits to Oklahoma families to pay for private-school tuition is being hailed as a model for states around the country by a national organization.Ray Carter | November 14, 2023
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Good Government
Groundwork being laid for next presidential administration
The 2024 presidential election is roughly one year away and Republican primary voters have yet to cast a single vote to select their nominee, but work is already underway to help staff and guide the next presidential administration should a conservative win.Ray Carter | November 13, 2023
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Good Government
Presidential transition project aims to take America back
The Heritage Foundation, along with dozens of conservative organizations (including OCPA), is putting together a governing agenda and assembling thousands of vetted and trained personnel to begin dismantling the administrative state.Brandon Dutcher | October 5, 2023