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Law & Principles, Good Government
At CPAC, McCall touts Oklahoma school choice, tax cuts
Addressing one of the nation’s largest gatherings of political conservatives on Feb. 23, House Speaker Charles McCall touted Oklahoma’s record as a leader on school choice and a model of fiscal governance where tax cuts are prioritized in policymaking.Ray Carter | February 23, 2024
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Budget & Tax, Good Government
Stitt: Time to cut taxes is now
Saying “government is going to spend whatever money you give them,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging lawmakers to reduce the state income tax.Ray Carter | January 19, 2024
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Higher Education, Law & Principles, Good Government
Stitt takes aim at race-based discrimination in colleges
With a newly issued executive order, Gov. Kevin Stitt is seeking to downsize or eliminate “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) offices and bureaucracy at Oklahoma colleges and to prevent state colleges from engaging in illegal discrimination.Ray Carter | December 13, 2023
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Law & Principles, Good Government
Questionable ethics at the Ethics Commission
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has commendably intervened to address apparent violations of the Open Meeting Act by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, insisting on the rescheduling of a meeting due to unauthorized discussions and a lack of public votes on crucial matters.Jonathan Small | December 4, 2023
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Law & Principles, Good Government
A few dozen good ideas for Oklahoma lawmakers
Here are some policy ideas worth considering, along with background information, model legislation, and the relevant OCPA contact person.Staff | November 16, 2023
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Education, Good Government
Oklahoma school-choice law hailed as national model
Oklahoma policymakers’ decision to provide tax credits to Oklahoma families to pay for private-school tuition is being hailed as a model for states around the country by a national organization.Ray Carter | November 14, 2023
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Good Government
Groundwork being laid for next presidential administration
The 2024 presidential election is roughly one year away and Republican primary voters have yet to cast a single vote to select their nominee, but work is already underway to help staff and guide the next presidential administration should a conservative win.Ray Carter | November 13, 2023
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Good Government
Presidential transition project aims to take America back
The Heritage Foundation, along with dozens of conservative organizations (including OCPA), is putting together a governing agenda and assembling thousands of vetted and trained personnel to begin dismantling the administrative state.Brandon Dutcher | October 5, 2023
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Law & Principles, Good Government
Organized crime exploiting tribal car-tag loopholes
Oklahoma is the hub of transnational organized crime, says the commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. Drug dealers and human traffickers are using unregistered tribal plates to move people and product around the country.Ray Carter | July 28, 2023
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Law & Principles, Good Government
Law enforcement: Unregistered tribal tags endanger police
Most tribal license tags are not registered with the state, thus endangering police officers during routine stops. Moreover, tribal courts’ lack of transparency has made it possible for many repeat drunk drivers to remain on Oklahoma roads.Ray Carter | July 26, 2023