Criminal JusticeChauvin trial showcases Americans’ civic illiteracyThe jury trial is, as Jefferson said, “the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.” Ryan HaynieApril 20, 2021Chauvin trial showcases Americans’ civic illiteracy Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Budget & TaxOCPA: $50 million in Hollywood is fiscal and social follyJonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), today called on lawmakers to reject legislation that would provide up to $50 million annually in state subsidies to film productions. StaffApril 20, 2021OCPA: $50 million in Hollywood is fiscal and social folly Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Law & PrinciplesOCPA applauds Treat’s changes to HB 1236Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, issued the following statement to praise proposed changes to House Bill 1236. StaffApril 20, 2021OCPA applauds Treat’s changes to HB 1236 Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Education, Family & CommunityOklahoma House approves transgender athlete billMembers of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have overwhelmingly voted to restrict women’s athletic events to biological females, banning athletes who identify as transgender from competing against women in those events. Ray CarterApril 20, 2021Oklahoma House approves transgender athlete bill Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
Today, we reflect and mourn the 168 lives tragically lost on April 19, 1995. May we keep those who were lost in our hearts, and always remember the first responders who saved countless Oklahomans that day.
We will never forget. (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Timeline Photos Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Higher EducationContract restricts public access to OU’s diversity trainingOU officials say the contract signed with the program vendor, Everfi, prevents distribution of “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” training materials outside the school setting. Ray CarterApril 19, 2021Contract restricts public access to OU’s diversity training Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Education, Family & CommunityOklahoma House votes to protect religious schoolsLegislation that would prevent private religious schools from having to abandon their religious tenets if they participate in a state program for children with special needs has won passage in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Ray CarterApril 19, 2021Oklahoma House votes to protect religious schools Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. EducationIf Oklahoma can’t reward success, don’t punish itThe State Board of Education has taken an important step towards improving educational outcomes. Jonathan SmallApril 19, 2021If Oklahoma can’t reward success, don’t punish it Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
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