Articles
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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
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Judicial Reform
Judicial selection is already (and must be) political
Judicial selection is not free from political or partisan considerations. Nor should it be.Ryan Haynie | February 24, 2025
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Education
Jenks school: ‘Gender’ lesson an enrollment mistake
During a recent weather-related “virtual” day in the Jenks school district, some parents got a glimpse of course content—and didn’t like what they saw.Ray Carter | February 21, 2025
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Law & Principles
OCPA praises House passage of REINS Act
OCPA President Jonathan Small issued the following statement after members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives approved House Bill 2728, which creates the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025.Staff | February 20, 2025
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma income-tax repeal moves ahead
Oklahomans could see the personal income tax fully eliminated through a gradual phaseout process under legislation that has cleared its first legislative hurdle.Ray Carter | February 20, 2025
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Law & Principles
House approves effort to reduce state regulation
An effort to significantly reduce major state regulations has received overwhelming, bipartisan support in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.Ray Carter | February 20, 2025
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Education
Effort to put more money in Oklahoma classrooms faces opposition
Members of a House budget subcommittee have voted to require that at least 60 percent of Oklahoma public-school funding go to classroom expenses.Ray Carter | February 20, 2025
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Education
Demand for Oklahoma school-choice tax credits remains strong
The second year of the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit shows continuing strong demand from Oklahoma families—with more than 31,000 applications on the first day alone.Ray Carter | February 19, 2025