Articles
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Higher Education
Most OU freshmen are not Oklahomans
An analysis published by OU shows that 47.8 percent of first-time freshmen are from Oklahoma. An OU spokesman said the school remains committed to serving Oklahomans while welcoming students from across the country.Ray Carter | December 13, 2024
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Education
Despite huge funding increases, schools cling to four-day weeks
Even though school spending has exploded and teacher salaries have surged since 2018, the Broken Arrow school district is considering a shift to a four-day week.Ray Carter | December 11, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma losing high-income earners
Since 2012 Oklahoma has lost 158 returns with an adjusted gross income of over $200,000. This resulted in a net loss of $652 million in income.Curtis Shelton | December 11, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Second lawmaker seeks Oklahoma income-tax repeal
State Rep. Jay Steagall has become the second lawmaker in recent weeks to file legislation that would gradually lead to the full elimination of Oklahoma’s personal income tax.Ray Carter | December 10, 2024
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Higher Education
Startling gap between political views of OSU professors, students
The gap between the political views of OSU professors and the views of the students they serve may be among the most gaping nationwide.Ray Carter | December 10, 2024
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Education
School choice benefits rural Oklahoma students
School choice opponents have long argued that rural families aren’t interested in private educational opportunities. Parents in Blanchard and Chickasha are proving otherwise.Ray Carter | December 6, 2024
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Judicial Reform
What’s next for the Oklahoma Supreme Court?
Oklahoma voters chose not to retain a sitting Oklahoma Supreme Court justice. Here’s what happens next.Ryan Haynie | December 6, 2024
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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