Budget & Tax, Higher Education Let’s prioritize Oklahoma workforce needs
The rot in Oklahoma’s higher-education system is widespread. It’s time for state lawmakers and Gov. Kevin Stitt to redirect funding to more productive uses.
Brandon Dutcher | October 26, 2023 Let’s prioritize Oklahoma workforce needs Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Education Oklahoma school-choice tax credit implementation advances
If Gov. Kevin Stitt supports the rules as expected, Oklahoma families will be able to apply for refundable tax credits to pay for private-school tuition starting on Dec. 1.
Ray Carter | October 25, 2023 Oklahoma school-choice tax credit implementation advances Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Law & Principles As electricity rates surge, proposal may reduce competition
Oklahoma has shifted from having some of the nation’s most affordable electricity rates to being ranked among the most expensive. A proposal being considered at the Oklahoma Legislature could reduce competitive bidding for new transmission lines, which critics warn could drive prices up even higher.
Ray Carter | October 24, 2023 As electricity rates surge, proposal may reduce competition Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Education Oklahoma reading instruction, teacher prep, failing students
Despite spending billions of taxpayer dollars on public schools each year, a strong majority of Oklahoma children are not proficient in reading.
Ray Carter | October 20, 2023 Oklahoma reading instruction, teacher prep, failing students Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. Higher Education Experts warn Oklahoma college DEI programs likely illegal
Oklahoma’s higher-education chancellor told lawmakers that colleges are forced to impose DEI requirements because it has become a condition of accreditation. But that’s not the full story, experts say.
Ray Carter | October 19, 2023 Experts warn Oklahoma college DEI programs likely illegal Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
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