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Budget & Tax
How fast does Oklahoma’s state government spend your money?
Ever wonder just how FAST Oklahoma’s state government spends your money? Check it outBrandon Dutcher | December 6, 2024
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Law & Principles
Top-two primary turnout doesn’t live up to hype
Contrary to the claims of SQ 835 backers, Oklahoma’s current system often generates far greater turnout than the participation rate in municipal elections that already use the top-two system in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | December 5, 2024
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Culture & the Family
OCPA leadership program helps shape public policy
When it comes to building social capital and using it to implement conservative policies, OCPA’s J. Rufus Fears Fellowship program is a national leader.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | December 4, 2024
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Culture & the Family
Study finds DEI training increases prejudice
Researchers found that many DEI trainings increase prejudice—so much so that individuals who underwent DEI training became more likely to endorse viewpoints expressed by Adolf Hitler.Ray Carter | December 4, 2024
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Law & Principles
Don’t California our Oklahoma elections
If this system had been in place in November 2018, the general election for Oklahoma governor would have been between Democratic candidate Drew Edmondson and Democratic candidate Connie Johnson.Jonathan Small | December 2, 2024
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Law & Principles
Proposals could cut red tape in Oklahoma
Oklahomans face more state regulations than citizens in most other states. Lawmakers are preparing to tackle this problem in 2025.Jonathan Small | November 27, 2024
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Culture & the Family
National supermajority agrees with Oklahoma-style transgender laws
Oklahoma has been a national leader in prohibiting males from participating in women’s sports and prohibiting sex-change surgeries for children. It turns out voters nationwide overwhelmingly agree with these policies.Ray Carter | November 22, 2024
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Law & Principles
OKC mayor, conservative Republicans differ on California-style election scheme
Though the mayor of Oklahoma City is touting a California-style election scheme, Republicans with a history of supporting conservative causes are firmly opposed.Ray Carter | November 21, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Kauger’s annual retirement is $161,112
Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger will retire on December 1. Her annual retirement benefit is $161,112.Curtis Shelton | November 21, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Bergstrom pursues Oklahoma income-tax repeal
Oklahoma’s personal income tax rate would be immediately reduced and then gradually eliminated under legislation filed by state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom.Ray Carter | November 20, 2024