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Law & Principles
OCPA: California-style primary (still) a bad idea
OCPA President Jonathan Small issued the following statement after proponents refiled a proposed state question that would eliminate primary elections for most federal, state, and local offices in Oklahoma.Staff | January 6, 2025
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Law & Principles
OCPA comments on proposed California-style primary
OCPA President Jonathan Small today issued a statement regarding the “top 2” primary system being proposed for Oklahoma.Staff | November 19, 2024
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Energy
New study reaffirms: ESG investing is bad for Oklahoma
A new report finds that Oklahoma’s Energy Discrimination Elimination Act (EDEA), which prohibits state pensions from using ESG investment strategies, should be preserved.Staff | October 24, 2024
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Judicial Reform
OCPA responds to false information at JNC hearing
OCPA President Jonathan Small issued a statement in response to a false suggestion made about OCPA during a House legislative study on the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC).Staff | October 14, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Maxwell v. Sprint PCS (2016)
Court invalidated two sections of the Oklahoma Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act under the theories of due process and the rule against special laws.Staff | September 1, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Gibby v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. (2017)
Court struck down a provision of the Oklahoma Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act (forfeiture for missing appointments) as violating the “adequate remedy” clause of the Oklahoma Constitution.Staff | September 1, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Mullendore v. Mercy Hospital Ardmore (2019)
Court overturned the decision of the Administrative Law Judge in a workers’ comp case, totally reversing the standard of review in the process.Staff | September 1, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc. (2013)
Court struck down the Comprehensive Lawsuit Reform Act of 2009 in its entirety under the auspices of the single-subject rule.Staff | September 1, 2024
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2024 Liberty Gala save the date
The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs cordially invites you to the 2024 Liberty Gala featuring Tulsi Gabbard.Staff | August 15, 2024
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Judicial Reform
OCPA Announces Oklahoma Judicial Scorecard
The Oklahoma Judicial Scorecard will look at rulings by justices on the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Staff | April 22, 2024
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