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Oklahoma state revenue climbs nearly $1 billion in fiscal year 2026

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:16:22 GMT

Budget & Tax

Oklahoma state revenue climbs nearly $1 billion in fiscal year 2026

Oklahoma finished fiscal year 2026 with strong revenue growth as total state tax collections reached $17.91 billion—nearly $1 billion more than the previous year—even after the state's top personal income-tax rate was reduced midway through the fiscal year.

Curtis Shelton | July 15, 2026

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Oklahoma state revenue climbs nearly $1 billion in fiscal year 2026
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Oklahoma Medicaid fraud has hidden victims report says

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:16:51 GMT

Health Care

Oklahoma Medicaid fraud has hidden victims, report says

A new report from the Hern Policy Institute argues that Medicaid fraud and improper payments harm more than taxpayers by diverting limited health-care resources away from eligible patients and contributing to longer wait times and higher costs.

Ray Carter | July 15, 2026

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Oklahoma Medicaid fraud has hidden victims, report says
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Report cards vs. reality: Oklahoma remains a top destination for movers

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:16:43 GMT

Economy, Culture & the Family

Report cards vs. reality: Oklahoma remains a top destination for movers

Recent national rankings labeled Oklahoma among the nation's worst places to live or relocate, but actual migration data tell a different story. Oklahoma's affordability, strong communities, economic opportunity, and family-friendly culture help explain why people continue choosing the state.

Ray Carter | July 14, 2026

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Report cards vs. reality: Oklahoma remains a top destination for movers
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Left-wing labor commissioner asks Oklahoma Supreme Court to deny OCPA brief

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:16:38 GMT

Law & Principles

Left-wing labor commissioner asks Oklahoma Supreme Court to deny OCPA brief

Supporters of State Question 836, including liberal Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn, are asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to place the measure on the ballot after the Secretary of State determined the initiative petition fell short of the signatures required under state law.

Ray Carter | July 13, 2026

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Left-wing labor commissioner asks Oklahoma Supreme Court to deny OCPA brief
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Report: OU general education requires progressive ideology

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:16:31 GMT

Higher Education

Report: OU general education requires progressive ideology

A new report from the National Association of Scholars argues that many public universities, including the University of Oklahoma, have embedded progressive ideological requirements into their general education curriculum.

Ray Carter | July 13, 2026

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Report: OU general education requires progressive ideology
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Celebrating the principles that founded a nation

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:16:47 GMT

Law & Principles

Celebrating the principles that founded a nation

Our nation's birthday commemorates not simply a break from Britain but the timeless principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence.

Trent England | July 2, 2026

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Celebrating the principles that founded a nation
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Dont blame the calendar for SQ 832s defeat

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:16:45 GMT

Law & Principles

Don’t blame the calendar for SQ 832’s defeat

Supporters of State Question 832 have argued that the proposal's defeat was largely the result of being placed on a June ballot, but turnout figures suggest otherwise.

Jonathan Small | July 2, 2026

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Don’t blame the calendar for SQ 832’s defeat
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Oklahomas tax cuts improved competitivenessbut the race isnt over

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:16:34 GMT

Budget & Tax

Oklahoma’s tax cuts improved competitiveness—but the race isn’t over

Although Oklahoma has reduced its top personal income-tax rate from 6.65 percent in 2005 to 4.5 percent today—improving its competitive position relative to many states—the tax-cut race is accelerating elsewhere.

Ray Carter | July 1, 2026

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Oklahoma’s tax cuts improved competitiveness—but the race isn’t over
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U.S. Supreme Court decision vindicates Oklahomas girls sports law

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:16:43 GMT

Law & Principles

U.S. Supreme Court decision vindicates Oklahoma’s girls’ sports law

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may lawfully restrict girls’ and women’s athletic competitions to biological females.

Ray Carter | June 30, 2026

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U.S. Supreme Court decision vindicates Oklahoma’s girls’ sports law
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Report: Non-citizen households more likely to receive welfare in Oklahoma

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:16:51 GMT

Law & Principles

Report: Non-citizen households more likely to receive welfare in Oklahoma

A new report finds that households headed by non-citizens receive welfare benefits at significantly higher rates than households headed by U.S.-born citizens, with Oklahoma reflecting the same pattern seen across most states.

Ray Carter | June 30, 2026

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Report: Non-citizen households more likely to receive welfare in Oklahoma
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