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Law & Principles
Senate overrides Stitt veto, creates one-year tribal compacts
Primarily due to the unified support of Democrats, who rely heavily on campaign donations from tribal entities, the Oklahoma Senate overrode Gov. Kevin Stitt’s recent veto of two bills that authorize one-year state-tribal compacts.Ray Carter | July 24, 2023
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Education, Culture & the Family
Teacher unions and the sexualization of children
As parents and educators alike continue to push back against gender indoctrination, the true culprit in the sexualization of children at school is clear: teachers’ unions.Maddie Dermon | July 24, 2023
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Law & Principles
OCPA issues statement on veto overrides
“With today’s vote, it is now clear that the number-one issue for voters to consider when they cast ballots next year will be whether a candidate supports having a state with one set of rules for all Oklahomans, or a state where different rules apply based on a citizen’s heritage and physical location,”Jonathan Small | July 24, 2023
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Law & Principles
Court upholds law protecting children from sex-change treatments
The message from the Sixth Circuit is clear: regulating the medical profession and determining what constitutes child abuse are primarily legislative functions.Jonathan Small & Ryan Haynie | July 22, 2023
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Budget & Tax
What Oklahoma policymakers can learn from the Thunder
Oklahoma’s political leaders could learn something from the Thunder. Instead of trying to lure specific companies with large government subsidies, the state should enact pro-growth policies that help businesses and families grow from the ground up.Curtis Shelton | July 21, 2023
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Criminal Justice
If this doesn’t scream ‘due-process violation,’ I don’t know what does
Our state has a history of political corruption, and the judiciary is no exception, but the ineptitude our highest court often displays is staggering. Well, it turns out the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals is in the same boat.Ryan Haynie | July 20, 2023
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Law & Principles
Lawmakers must ensure fairness for all Oklahomans
Oklahoma lawmakers should pass “trigger” laws that declare anytime an Oklahoman of American Indian descent is exempted from a state law or regulation, that law will be repealed for all other Oklahomans.Jonathan Small | July 20, 2023
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Education
Reading and math results alarming
Educational spending is up, but results remain flat at alarmingly low levels.Jonathan Small | July 18, 2023
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Education, Culture & the Family
OEA parent organization vows to support youth sex-change surgeries
The national parent organization of the Oklahoma Education Association has vowed to spend member funds fighting against state laws that restrict school bathroom access based on sex and laws that prevent children from undergoing sex-change surgeries.Ray Carter | July 14, 2023
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Law & Principles
Document shows Cherokee political donations favor Democrats
Oklahoma politicians often refer to tribal governments as state “partners.” A recently obtained Cherokee Nation document indicates the tribe financially partners with politicians from both parties through campaign contributions, but especially with Democratic lawmakers.Ray Carter | July 13, 2023