Articles
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Education
Oklahoma reading scores show why major literacy reform was needed
Oklahoma's reading performance has deteriorated even as public-school revenue per student has increased substantially.Ray Carter | November 10, 2026
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Education
New Hampshire shows impact of deciding school issues in November
A recent New Hampshire election offers Oklahoma a possible model for increasing public participation in local education decisions.Ray Carter | November 9, 2026
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Education, Health Care
Nutritious school meals could pay dividends for Oklahoma students
Oklahoma taxpayers fund school lunches, but the nutritional quality of those meals may be undermining the very students the programs are intended to help.Jonathan Small | November 9, 2026
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Law & Principles
Massachusetts rejects top-two primary proposal as Oklahoma fight continues
Oklahoma activists are seeking to replace party primaries with a “top two” election system. Massachusetts voters rejected a similar proposal this week by a margin of 61 percent to 39 percent.Ray Carter | November 5, 2026
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Budget & Tax, Economy
As other states shift left, Mazzei pitches Oklahoma as a destination for growth
Oklahoma Governor-elect Mike Mazzei says the state can capitalize on this year’s Democratic gains in other states by positioning itself as a more attractive destination for families and businesses seeking lower taxes, economic opportunity, and limited government.Ray Carter | November 4, 2026
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Law & Principles
Republicans hold Oklahoma’s statewide offices as Democrats make House gains
Republicans swept Oklahoma’s statewide elections and retained veto-proof supermajorities in both chambers of the Legislature.Ray Carter | November 4, 2026
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Local Government
Minnesota’s failed rail project raises questions about Oklahoma City’s economic promises
Oklahoma City-area officials promoting a proposed $1.8 billion commuter rail system say the project will spur commercial development and strengthen the regional economy, but Minnesota’s experience offers a cautionary example.Ray Carter | November 3, 2026
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Higher Education
For the third straight year, most OU freshmen are from outside Oklahoma
For the third consecutive year, students from outside Oklahoma make up a majority of the University of Oklahoma’s incoming freshman class.Ray Carter | November 2, 2026
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Energy
Advanced nuclear energy could be Oklahoma’s next great industry
Oklahoma's long history of energy innovation positions the state to become a leader in advanced nuclear energy, potentially attracting billions of dollars in investment and creating thousands of jobs through a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.Jonathan Small | November 2, 2026
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Local Government
Minnesota’s failed commuter rail offers cautionary tale for Oklahoma
As Oklahoma City-area officials consider a tax hike and a 39-mile commuter rail line, Minnesota’s recent shutdown of its 40-mile Northstar commuter rail service offers a cautionary example.Ray Carter | October 29, 2026