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Breaking Barriers: Oklahoma Academy Town Hall Champions Electoral Reforms
In a landmark gathering of civic leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens, the Oklahoma Academy Town Hall has unveiled bold recommendations aimed at transforming the state’s democratic processes. The top priority recommendations focus on enhancing voter inclusion,...
The Time is Now to Change SQ640
By Howard Barnett and Darryl Schmidt Let us begin by saying; no one wants to pay taxes! However, it has also long been said that nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, and to fund state government correctly, taxes are a “must-have” revenue source. On Jan. 22...
This is our responsibility and our duty
By Steve Turnbo and Julie Knutson It truly was a historic day in this great state on Nov. 1 as the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board and Gov. Kevin Stitt took the steps necessary to commute the sentences of more than 450 inmates; however, let’s not forget there is more...
Staffing of election precincts are an area that needs to be addressed
By Dan Boren Voter turnout during the Nov. 6 mid-term election for the state of Oklahoma was incredibly invigorating with 1,186,385 or 56 percent of citizens casting a ballot in the governor’s election. And while this number has Oklahoma moving in the right direction,...
Academy wants Oklahomans’ views on energy
Each year since 1985, the Oklahoma Academy has gleaned feedback from the public and used it to give policymakers recommendations about a range of issues. This year’s topic — energy — should generate plenty of ideas. The academy’s three-day town hall this fall is...