Articles
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Good Government
OCPA’s Fears Fellows are making an impact
The primary purpose of the fellowship is to identify and train the next generation of conservative leaders for Oklahoma. Over the past couple of years, the Fears Fellowship has become much more than training.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | April 17, 2023
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Budget & Tax
Stitt renews call for tax cuts
Noting state government has both record savings and revenue far exceeding what is required to maintain existing government services, Gov. Kevin Stitt has renewed his call for passage of major tax cuts this year.Ray Carter | April 14, 2023
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Economy
Oklahoma economy booming thanks to existing state companies
Although efforts to lure massive new businesses to Oklahoma have dominated headlines, Oklahoma is doing better than most states thanks largely to the growth of existing businesses or creation of new in-state businesses, a commerce official told state senators.Ray Carter | April 14, 2023
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Education
Tulsa school is rescuing kids
Most parents want their children to not only survive but thrive. Sadly, among some school-choice opponents, that is apparently viewed as a controversial statement.Jonathan Small | April 14, 2023
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Budget & Tax, Education
Oklahoma taxes and education spending
That means public education receives more than one-third of every tax dollar collected by the state.Curtis Shelton | April 14, 2023
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Education
Everyone pays, everyone is eligible: Why universal school choice makes sense
Everyone pays for public education, Social Security, and Medicare—and everyone is eligible for them. School-choice programs shouldn't be any different.Brandon Dutcher | April 13, 2023
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Health Care, Culture & the Family
Youth sex-change-surgery ban clears another hurdle
Saying youth should be given time to address mental-health issues before making decisions that can negatively impact their health for decades, members of a House committee have advanced legislation to make it illegal for medical officials to perform transgender surgeries on children.Ray Carter | April 12, 2023
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma lawmaker says public-obscenity ban could harm business recruitment
Members of a state House committee have voted to restrict obscene performances in front of children in public. But one opponent said major corporations will not come to Oklahoma if that type of activity is banned.Ray Carter | April 12, 2023
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Education, Culture & the Family
To stop school porn, enact school choice
Schools should be for education, not indoctrination. But for those who want to radically change society, schools are the obvious place to start.Trent England | April 12, 2023
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Budget & Tax, Education
How much it costs to educate a child
In 2022, per-pupil expenses in Oklahoma were $12,967. That means the state determined it costs nearly $13,000 to educate a child every year.Curtis Shelton | April 11, 2023