Law & Principles, Family & Community

Oklahoma Democrat suggests images of a fetus are obscene

During discussion of legislation that would bar performing lewd or obscene acts in the presence of children, one Democratic lawmaker suggested public display of fetal images violates existing state obscenity laws.

Ray Carter
March 1, 2023
Law & Principles, Family & Community

Oklahoma senators target lewd acts in public

Partly in response to a drag-queen show in Bartlesville where children were reportedly exposed to lewd acts, members of a Senate committee have voted to strengthen Oklahoma law to deter similar incidents.

Ray Carter
February 23, 2023
Family & Community

Missouri scandal adds urgency to Oklahoma child-protection effort

The attorney general of Missouri is investigating allegations that a transgender center in St. Louis has been harming hundreds of children each year, including by using experimental drugs on them. Oklahoma lawmakers say this news adds urgency to their efforts here.

Ray Carter
February 10, 2023
Law & Principles, Family & Community

Oklahoma leaders working to help families prosper

One of the few upsides to the federal fiscal crisis is that it has prompted good policy responses at the state level.

Jonathan Small
January 31, 2023
Family & Community

Straight-party voting a cop-out for losing candidates

Some Democrats suggest their failure in top-of-the-ballot races is a byproduct of straight-party ballots.

Jonathan Small
November 28, 2022
Family & Community

Paycom official bashes state voters over GOP victory

In an election-night tweet, a top official at Paycom suggested voters living outside Oklahoma City and Tulsa are retrograde thinkers holding the state back.

Ray Carter
November 10, 2022
Education, Family & Community

Court prevents Owasso school from banning parent critic

A parent in an ongoing dispute with the Owasso school district regarding alleged pornography in the school library has won a significant legal battle.

Ray Carter
November 2, 2022
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