![]() Education, Law & Principles Oklahoma Republicans join Democrats to reduce parent role in school-board races
A handful of House Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to kill a bill that would have moved school-board elections to the November ballot. However, a similar bill remains alive.
Ray Carter | February 20, 2024 Oklahoma Republicans join Democrats to reduce parent role in school-board races Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Higher Education To address colleges’ failure, new Oklahoma workforce effort advances
Frustrated with a state college system that produces degree-holders in fields that are in low demand even as higher-paying jobs go unfilled, Oklahoma state senators have opted to do an end-run around the college system.
Ray Carter | February 20, 2024 To address colleges’ failure, new Oklahoma workforce effort advances Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Education, Law & Principles Oklahoma lawmakers seek to protect teachers from union pressure
Oklahoma school officials would be prohibited from pressuring teachers to participate in union activities under legislation that has advanced from the Senate Education Committee.
Ray Carter | February 20, 2024 Oklahoma lawmakers seek to protect teachers from union pressure Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Law & Principles Bill restricting child exposure to porn clears committee
Legislation that would require porn sites to allow parents to block child access and require age verification has sailed through a state Senate committee with bipartisan support.
Ray Carter | February 19, 2024 Bill restricting child exposure to porn clears committee Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Budget & Tax, Economy With Oklahoma top 10 in GDP growth, Stitt says tax cuts can keep it going
Oklahoma’s state gross domestic product (GDP) growth is stronger than all but eight states, according to recent data. Some policymakers welcome that news and want to keep the trend going. Gov. Kevin Stitt says tax cuts—specifically, putting the state’s personal income tax on the path to full repeal—is the best way to achieve that goal.
Ray Carter | February 19, 2024 With Oklahoma top 10 in GDP growth, Stitt says tax cuts can keep it going Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
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