Higher Education OCPA president calls on Kayse Shrum to honor OSU’s ‘historic values’
Recent events have demonstrated to Americans the extent of the rot in higher education, especially in elite institutions. But the problems are here at home, too—including at Oklahoma State University—and it’s time for policymakers to act.
Staff | December 18, 2023 OCPA president calls on Kayse Shrum to honor OSU’s ‘historic values’ Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Judicial Reform Time for Oklahoma judicial selection overhaul
It’s time to discard Oklahoma’s Judicial Nominating Commission and replace it with the James Madison model.
Jonathan Small | December 18, 2023 Time for Oklahoma judicial selection overhaul Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Higher Education As college DEI spending surges, buildings neglected
Oklahoma's public colleges spent $83.4 million on controversial "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) programs over the last decade, including drag-queen performances and presentations on topics like "Black Jesus." Lawmakers are concerned that this DEI spending may be diverting funds from essential needs, as state colleges request an additional $200 million for neglected building maintenance during a recent budget hearing.
Ray Carter | December 15, 2023 As college DEI spending surges, buildings neglected Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() Budget & Tax Baseball star’s contract could save him a fortune in taxes
Shohei Ohtani's unique 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, featuring deferred payments of $68 million annually, significantly lowers his tax burden.
Curtis Shelton | December 14, 2023 Baseball star’s contract could save him a fortune in taxes Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. ![]() 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 Stitt takes aim at race-based discrimination in colleges Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
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