![]() Law & Principles Oklahoma Democrats praise Republicans’ veto override
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has voted to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of legislation that would automatically renew existing state-tribal compacts that provide special breaks on the cost of car tags to Oklahomans based, to a large degree, on the owner’s race.
Ray Carter | June 12, 2023 Oklahoma Democrats praise Republicans’ veto override Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Budget & Tax Indian ruling could hit the state treasury
A case before the Oklahoma Supreme Court could have major revenue implications for state government.
Curtis Shelton | June 12, 2023 Indian ruling could hit the state treasury Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Culture and the Family SPLC says Oklahoma parent organizations are ‘hate’ groups
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has redefined the phrase “hate group” to include concerned parents. Says one U.S. senator, “the SPLC is a corrupt slush fund devoted to defamation.”
Ray Carter | June 9, 2023 SPLC says Oklahoma parent organizations are ‘hate’ groups Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Higher Education OU fights public transparency
The University of Oklahoma has spent more than $1 million investigating claims of bogus financial reports and sexual harassment by David Boren, its former president who stepped down in 2018, but continues to stonewall efforts to make the findings public.
Ray Carter | June 7, 2023 OU fights public transparency Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Law & Principles Stitt defends rule of law from tribal tax collectors
Oklahoma taxpayers can thank both Stitt and the Framers of American government for a system where executives have the power to negotiate deals—and to veto bills that try to interfere with that power.
Trent England | June 7, 2023 Stitt defends rule of law from tribal tax collectors Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
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