 Economy With SQ 832, rural Oklahoma ‘has the most to lose’
State Treasurer Todd Russ, a longtime resident of western Oklahoma, says ever-increasing wage hikes will be especially harsh for rural communities.
Ray Carter | May 28, 2026 With SQ 832, rural Oklahoma ‘has the most to lose’ Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Education State data show rising demand for Oklahoma school choice tax credits
Newly released Oklahoma Tax Commission data show continued growth in participation in the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program, including among homeless, financially disadvantaged, and welfare-recipient students.
Ray Carter | May 28, 2026 State data show rising demand for Oklahoma school choice tax credits Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Economy Experts warn SQ 832 will drive up already-high costs
State Question 832 would tie Oklahoma’s minimum wage to inflation and raise the base wage over time. Some experts warn that this will strain small businesses and lead to higher prices or reduced hiring.
Ray Carter | May 27, 2026 Experts warn SQ 832 will drive up already-high costs Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Law & Principles OCPA files lawsuit to protect free speech, voters’ right to information
A federal lawsuit filed by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs on behalf of a district judicial candidate contends that Oklahoma’s current laws and regulations unconstitutionally restrict what judicial contenders may say during campaigns, violating their First Amendment rights.
Ray Carter | May 26, 2026 OCPA files lawsuit to protect free speech, voters’ right to information Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Economy SQ 832 means higher prices
State Question 832’s ripple effects would include higher prices for all, fewer job opportunities for many, and increased automation as businesses struggle to absorb soaring labor mandates.
Jonathan Small | May 26, 2026 SQ 832 means higher prices Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Education NEA report says Oklahoma per-student revenue tops $15,000
A new report from the National Education Association indicates that Oklahoma public schools now receive more than $15,000 per student in annual revenue.
Ray Carter | May 21, 2026 NEA report says Oklahoma per-student revenue tops $15,000 Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Economy Oklahoma employers, civic leaders warn of SQ 832 dangers
Oklahoma business and civic leaders are increasingly warning that State Question 832 would impose severe financial strain on working families by tying Oklahoma’s minimum wage to inflation trends in high-cost cities like New York and San Francisco.
Ray Carter | May 20, 2026 Oklahoma employers, civic leaders warn of SQ 832 dangers Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Law & Principles Research shows SQ 832 could cut worker benefits
Supporters of State Question 832 argue it will raise take-home pay, but evidence from states with similar laws and decades of academic research indicate the opposite may happen for many workers.
Ray Carter | May 19, 2026 Research shows SQ 832 could cut worker benefits Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Economy OKC socialists position SQ 832 within their broader ideological agenda
As the vote on State Question 832 approaches, the Oklahoma City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has become one of the measure’s most visible champions. The group links its SQ 832 work with its other preferred causes.
Ray Carter | May 18, 2026 OKC socialists position SQ 832 within their broader ideological agenda Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Budget & Tax, Education Some Oklahoma lawmakers prioritize gambling over education
Some state lawmakers this year opposed expanding a popular school-choice tax credit that helps families afford private education, while supporting a bill to give tax advantages to individuals with large gambling losses.
Jonathan Small | May 18, 2026 Some Oklahoma lawmakers prioritize gambling over education Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
   
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