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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
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Law & Principles
Hunter proposal raises tax, regulatory issues
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter says he has reached an agreement with five tribal governments on proposed federal legislation that would address issues raised by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.Ray Carter | July 16, 2020
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Law & Principles
Jonathan Small statement on McGirt v. Oklahoma court decision
Responding to Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, issued the following statement.Staff | July 11, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Julius Jones: How jury selection is (and isn’t) relevant
Social media is buzzing around the case of Julius Jones—particularly his recent application for commutation.Ryan Haynie | July 1, 2020
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Education
U.S. Supreme Court upholds tax-credit scholarship program
In a ruling with implications for Oklahoma, the U.S. Supreme Court has found that Montana government officials cannot prevent children who participate in a state tax-credit scholarship program from using their scholarships to attend religiously affiliated private schools.Ray Carter | June 30, 2020
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Education
Bigots lose, school choice wins, today at Supreme Court
Today, the Supreme Court sided with religious minorities in a dispute that arose in Montana but that also helps protect a program in Oklahoma.Trent England | June 30, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Absentee ballot requests surge for June 30 election
Due in part to COVID-19 concerns, the June 30 election on the Medicaid-expanding State Question 802 could see more votes cast by absentee ballot than any state election in years.Ray Carter | June 29, 2020
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Law & Principles
OCPA legislative scorecard: 2020 final bill list
This is the final list of the 60 bills that are factored into OCPA’s scorecard for Oklahoma’s 2020 legislative session at the state Capitol.Staff | June 15, 2020
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Education
‘A godsend for so many families’: Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program turns 10
One of the most significant and revolutionary school reforms ever enacted in Oklahoma was signed into law 10 years ago today.Mike Brake | June 7, 2020