Articles
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma’s judicial-retention elections are no longer a farce
Oklahomans sent a message when they voted to oust a sitting member of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Some liberals are upset that the system is finally working as designed.Jonathan Small | November 11, 2024
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma officials seek to bolster faith-based initiatives
State officials want to make it easier for the private sector and government agencies to maximize benefits to the poor and needy.Ray Carter | November 8, 2024
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Higher Education
After Trump victory, OU dean advises students to ‘take intentional breaths, drink water’
“Election results can stir a lot of emotions,” says the OU dean of students. “Take breaks, reach out to friends, take intentional breaths, drink water, and check in with those around you.”Ray Carter | November 7, 2024
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Law & Principles
GOP easily holds legislative majorities in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Republicans easily held onto their supermajorities in the state legislature during this week’s elections.Ray Carter | November 6, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma voters oust Supreme Court justice
For the first time in state history, Oklahoma voters have chosen to oust a sitting member of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Ray Carter | November 6, 2024
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Higher Education
Report finds Oklahoma professors overwhelmingly support Democrats
In Oklahoma, 92% of political contributions made by college professors went to Democratic candidates.Ray Carter | November 5, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court decision benefited illegal immigrant felons
Among the Oklahoma Supreme Court justices who struck down a provision mandating that illegal immigrants accused of felony offenses be presumed flight risks, five justices remain on the court today.Ray Carter | November 4, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Energy
ESG study highlights danger for Oklahoma taxpayers
Oklahoma’s anti-ESG law is based on sound financial principles that maximize taxpayer benefits and deter attacks on our energy sector. Pension officials should stop fighting this sensible law and instead embrace it.Jonathan Small | November 4, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Oklahoma pension changes may have been based on myth
Oklahoma’s landmark pension reforms made the state a national model, but lawmakers’ election-year temptations continually threaten to undo the progress.Ray Carter | November 4, 2024
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Judicial Reform, Economy
Oklahoma Supreme Court activism hits oil industry
Thanks to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, an untold number of contracts have been nullified and countless state businesses left with daunting potential legal liability.Jonathan Small | November 1, 2024