To say that taxes are unpopular among Oklahoma conservatives is an understatement. If the past decade is any indication, Republicans here are willing to hold the line on this issue, even when it comes to educating the state’s children. Earlier this month, former Gov. Frank Keating and Larry Parman, former secretary of the commerce and […]
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Groups strive to put third-party candidates on ballots
Members of Oklahoma’s Green and Libertarian parties hope petitions and proposed bills will open up voting options in Oklahoma.
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Task force develops plan to address teacher shortage
An education task force has come up with a plan to address teacher shortages and issues with pay.
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ACT offered to all Oklahoma juniors at no cost
The Oklahoma State Department of Education joins 21 other states that offer free ACT tests to public high school juniors.
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Biting the hand that feeds you
Brad Gregg The Dacoma Republican might have hypoglycemia-induced irritability, at least judging by his recent attempt to evict food-service tenants in the Capitol snack bars, which are among the state and county retail facilities reserved for blind operators. Hickman complained of sub-par service to The Oklahoman and decided to legislate a solution by opening the […]
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Shannon elected speaker-designate
T.W. Shannon, a Lawton Republican first elected in 2006 and an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, was elected by the caucus as House speaker-designate, meaning that if House Republicans maintain a majority after the 2012 elections, Shannon will be next in line to replace term-limited Speaker Kris Steele, R-Shawnee. Shannon, 33, will not only […]