 Law & Principles Oklahoma legislative session ends with few major accomplishments
State lawmakers passed some culturally conservative measures this year. But they left a Democratic group in charge of judicial selection and shelved tax cuts in favor of massive government-spending hikes.
Ray Carter | May 31, 2024 Oklahoma legislative session ends with few major accomplishments Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Law & Principles Stitt compact proposal addresses public-safety challenges
To address the growing problem of unregistered tribal tags creating roadside danger for law enforcement, and to ensure all Oklahoma drivers pay tolls on state turnpikes, Gov. Kevin Stitt has submitted a model compact to all tribes that issue tribal license plates.
Ray Carter | May 30, 2024 Stitt compact proposal addresses public-safety challenges Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Education, Culture & the Family Bill allowing Bible classes during school sent to governor
Legislation that provides a framework for schools to allow students to take religious or moral instruction from an outside provider during the school day has cleared its final legislative hurdle.
Ray Carter | May 29, 2024 Bill allowing Bible classes during school sent to governor Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Education Ban on ‘three-cueing’ in reading nears final passage
Legislation that would prohibit Oklahoma teachers from using the discredited “three cueing” method to teach reading is now just one vote away from Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk.
Ray Carter | May 29, 2024 Ban on ‘three-cueing’ in reading nears final passage Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Budget & Tax Pension benefits not a reliable way to attract, retain employees
SB 102 puts Oklahoma taxpayers and pension recipients at risk by creating $90 million in unfunded liabilities. It is unclear what recurring revenue lawmakers will use to pay for these liabilities.
Curtis Shelton | May 29, 2024 Pension benefits not a reliable way to attract, retain employees Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
   
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