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Former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter sues State Board of Education over academic standards

1 week ago | hppr.org | Lionel Ramos

Hunter says the State Board of Education violated the law when it approved proposed social studies standards and sent them to the legislature. "The Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act required the Oklahoma State Board of Education to follow its internal rules and procedures in developing, proposing and adopting the new social studies standards," Hunter said.
Why some Oklahoma lawmakers want more control over judicial selection

1 week ago | hppr.org | Lionel Ramos

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has the ultimate and final power of arbitration over Oklahoma's civil statutes, before federal courts get to interpret the laws instead. That's what makes it such an important and powerful state government institution. It's why Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to have as much influence as possible over who serves on the courts.
Why some Oklahoma lawmakers want more control over judicial selection

1 week ago | kgou.org | Lionel Ramos

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has the ultimate and final power of arbitration over Oklahoma's civil statutes, before federal courts get to interpret the laws instead. That's what makes it such an important and powerful state government institution. It's why Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to have as much influence as possible over who serves on the courts.
Former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter sues State Board of Education over academic standards

1 week ago | kgou.org | Lionel Ramos

Former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter is suing the State Board of Education on behalf of half a dozen plaintiffs. Hunter is questioning the board's approval of the latest proposed academic standards. Hunter says the State Board of Education violated the law when it approved proposed social studies standards and sent them to the legislature.
Why some Oklahoma lawmakers want more control over judicial selection

1 week ago | kosu.org | Lionel Ramos

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has the ultimate and final power of arbitration over Oklahoma’s civil statutes, before federal courts get to interpret the laws instead. That’s what makes it such an important and powerful state government institution. It’s why Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to have as much influence as possible over who serves on the courts.
Immigration protests in Oklahoma lose steam as enforcement, fear picks up

1 week ago | hppr.org | Lionel Ramos

In what's becoming routine at these sorts of protests lately, various speakers took turns at the stage on Scissortail Park's north end, sharing their stories and all the reasons people should care about the way President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies are implemented in Oklahoma and across the country.
Immigration protests in Oklahoma lose steam as enforcement, fear picks up

1 week ago | kosu.org | Lionel Ramos

In what’s becoming routine at these sorts of protests lately, various speakers took turns at the stage on Scissortail Park’s north end, sharing their stories and all the reasons people should care about the way President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies are implemented in Oklahoma and across the country.
Oklahoma Democrats disappointed GOP won't hold Ryan Walters accountable

1 week ago | kgou.org | Lionel Ramos

Oklahoma lawmakers are allowing a set of newly proposed social studies education standards to take effect without any action. Opposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, the rules are criticized for focusing on 2020 election denialism and could have been rejected with a resolution. Democrats call the inaction a failure. Democratic lawmakers say the Senate has failed to hold State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters accountable for trying to dismantle the state education system, again.
Oklahoma Democrats disappointed GOP won't hold Ryan Walters accountable

1 week ago | kosu.org | Lionel Ramos

Democratic lawmakers say the Senate has failed to hold State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters accountable for trying to dismantle the state education system, again. Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt says there is a long list of “questionable decisions” by Walters that the legislature doesn’t have control over.
Former lawmaker Jake Merrick joins race for Oklahoma Governor

2 weeks ago | kosu.org | Lionel Ramos

During his time in office serving Northwest Edmond’s Senate District 22, Merrick carried measures to expand gun rights for convicted felons, restrict transgender children from using certain restrooms in schools and prohibit state agencies from requiring vaccines before delivering on services. He announced his run for governor on Monday on the steps of the capital.