
Capitol Insider
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A discussion of the week's news from Oklahoma's State Capitol between KGOU Public Radio's Dick Pryor and Quorum Call's Shawn Ashley, plus interviews with newsmakers.
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New state social studies standards are being reviewed by members of the Oklahoma legislature, many of whom are critical of the process and the content.
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It was a busy week at the legislature as the first bill of the session made it to the governor’s desk and a lot of bills moved forward.
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The Senate has sent to the House of Representatives a bill that would ratchet down the state's individual income tax rate over a period of years.
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Governor Kevin Stitt questions the need for a state forestry division after a serious wildfire outbreak swept through Oklahoma in March.
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At roughly the halfway point of the legislative session, Oklahoma lawmakers have more than 700 bills and the state budget left to consider.
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Dr. Robert Dauffenbach sees a strong Oklahoma economy for the year ahead, but uncertainty and the large federal deficit cloud the national economic outlook.
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Bills regarding chemical castration of sex offenders and enhanced criminal penalties for undocumented immigrants have sparked heated debate over constitutionality.
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State agency draws fire for a shortfall in its budget for the current fiscal year.
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Updated state school social studies standards, with significant increase in references to religion, are approved by State Board of Education and sent to the legislature.
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A state representative has filed a lawsuit seeking to block compliance with Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order requiring state employees to work from the office.