Articles
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Education, Law & Principles
Democrats continue to oppose MLK bill
Legislation that would require Oklahoma public schools to teach about the civil-rights leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr., has passed the state Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk.Ray Carter | April 25, 2023
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Education
Stitt education compromise includes ideas from House and Senate
A recently unveiled compromise education proposal released by Gov. Kevin Stitt contains significant elements generated by both the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate.Ray Carter | April 25, 2023
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Education
Don’t means-test education
If Oklahoma’s political leaders are going to extract billions of dollars from their constituents for the purpose of K-12 education, they should give all parents the ability to choose the best educational options for their children.Jonathan Small | April 25, 2023
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Education
Democratic leader admits few ‘choose’ public schools
Democrats have long opposed increasing school-choice opportunities, often arguing the overwhelming majority of families choose public schools. But a member of House Democratic caucus leadership recently acknowledged that talking point is bogus.Ray Carter | April 24, 2023
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Economy
Oklahoma’s economic outlook ranked among nation’s best
A new report ranks Oklahoma’s economic outlook among the best in the nation and finds Oklahoma has benefited from its largest level of positive domestic migration in a quarter-century.Ray Carter | April 24, 2023
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Culture & the Family
OCPA receives Innovation Prize from Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation announced that it has selected the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs as a recipient of the Heritage Innovation Prize.Staff | April 19, 2023
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Budget & Tax, Education
Texas lawmaker undermines narrative on Oklahoma school spending
Texas teacher-pay levels and per-pupil funding are portrayed as far greater than in Oklahoma, freeing Texas school officials from the challenges facing their Oklahoma counterparts.Ray Carter | April 19, 2023
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Higher Education
OU says DEI to ‘permeate’ business school
Via the school’s website, officials at the University of Oklahoma vow that “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) programming will now “permeate” business-school programs.Ray Carter | April 18, 2023
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Budget & Tax, Education
Parental rights include ‘the right to genuine school choice’
Parents have the fundamental right to direct their children's education and upbringing — a responsibility that must be respected by policymakers.Brandon Dutcher | April 17, 2023
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Criminal Justice
Oklahoma judges have limited role in sentencing
There are pros and cons to federal and state systems. Policymakers should understand the back seat Oklahoma judges play in sentencing when they are considering changes to the criminal code. But current legislation may make it possible to add more judicial discretion and shift power from prosecutors to judges.Ryan Haynie | April 17, 2023