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Education
Democrats ignoring the law and courts to attack needy children
Jonathan Small issued the following statement today in response to House Democrats attacking a state program that serves the educational needs of low-income and minority children.Jonathan Small | September 16, 2020
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Education
AG Hunter’s school-choice defense draws national praise
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter has been honored by his peers for his office’s defense of school-choice programs that empower parents.Ray Carter | September 16, 2020
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Education
Norman teachers’ kids get in-school classes during shutdown
Even as other parents struggle to both work and ensure their children are cared for during an “online only” school day, the children of teachers in the Norman school district will be educated in the physical classroom.Ray Carter | September 3, 2020
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Law & Principles
Officials offer few solutions as alleged rapist is freed
Due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that effectively reestablished the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s tribal reservation in Oklahoma, an alleged serial rapist may never face trial.Ray Carter | September 2, 2020
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Education
School choice highlighted at RNC
At the recently concluded Republican National Convention, numerous speakers stressed the importance of school choice. The topic was mentioned every day of the convention, by multiple speakers.Staff | August 31, 2020
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Law & Principles
Federal government approves new state-tribal compacts
The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) has allowed two new state-tribal gaming compacts to take effect, a move that could result in greater competition in Oklahoma’s casino market and provide a higher share of gaming revenue to state government.Ray Carter | August 20, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Hate crimes create ‘thought police’
Oklahoma should consider repealing or striking down its hate crime statute. We shouldn’t ask law enforcement to be the Thought Police.Ryan Haynie | August 20, 2020
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Law & Principles
Slave-owning past remains problem for Choctaws
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is now opposing federal efforts to require that descendants of the tribe’s former slaves be given promised rights before the tribe can receive federal housing funds.Ray Carter | August 19, 2020
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma’s election-security laws within international norms
This year the Oklahoma Legislature approved, and the governor signed into law, legislation requiring that absentee votes cast during a pandemic include a copy of the voter’s photo ID, and reinstated a requirement for notarization of absentee voting in future elections. The bill was advanced after similar election safeguards were struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court based on a technicality.Ray Carter | August 13, 2020
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Economy
Oklahoma ranks high in economic report, but with caveats
Oklahoma ranks in the top 10 states in “economic outlook,” according to the 2020 “Rich States, Poor States” report issued by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). But there’s reason to think that may not last.Ray Carter | August 13, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Illegal firing, free-speech violation alleged in tribal suit
Shane Jett, a Republican former state lawmaker, has sued the chairman of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in tribal court, alleging the chairman illegally fired Jett from his position as CEO of the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation.Ray Carter | August 13, 2020
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Criminal Justice
COVID death in Oklahoma County jail highlights need for bail reform
With the Oklahoma County jail already overcrowded, it is irresponsible to detain Oklahomans pretrial unless they pose a specific threat to the public or are a significant flight risk.Ryan Haynie | August 7, 2020
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Budget & Tax
McGirt decision could upend regulations, taxes
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that reestablished Indian reservations in Oklahoma is creating broad uncertainty and threatens to result in regulatory chaos that will drive businesses away from the state, according to state leaders.Ray Carter | August 6, 2020
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Judicial Reform
Judicial nominating process fueling conflicts of interest?
The secretive process used to appoint judges in Oklahoma through the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission has drawn increasing criticism in recent years.Ray Carter | August 5, 2020
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Law & Principles
McGirt chaos continues to grow
Attorney General Mike Hunter announced he will seek a ruling from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to ensure the state can still prosecute non-Indians who commit major crimes against American Indian citizens.Ray Carter | August 3, 2020
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Budget & Tax
Judge rules little-known commission renewed gaming compacts
A federal judge has ruled state-tribal gaming compacts auto-renewed for 15 years due to the actions of a little-known state commission dominated by appointees of former Gov. Mary Fallin.Ray Carter | July 28, 2020
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Law & Principles
Trump directive on illegal aliens could benefit Oklahoma
Oklahoma could be “on the cusp” of regaining the sixth congressional seat it lost after the 2000 Census.Mike Brake | July 28, 2020
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Budget & Tax
State has ‘significant work’ ahead on gaming compacts
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has struck down casino gaming compacts negotiated by Gov. Kevin Stitt with two tribes, ruling the governor exceeded his authority by including sports betting in the compact agreements.Ray Carter | July 24, 2020
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Law & Principles
Governor begins work on state-tribal jurisdictional issues
To address state-tribal jurisdictional issues created by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the formation of the Oklahoma Commission on Cooperative Sovereignty.Ray Carter | July 20, 2020
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Law & Principles
Attorney General’s tribal agreement falling apart?
Within a day, it appears one of the issues to be ironed out is which tribes were actually part of the agreement.Ray Carter | July 17, 2020