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Members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education have approved a budget request developed by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister that calls for giving teachers another $5,000 raise on top of the $7,200 in combined average raises provided since 2018.
Read moreGov. Kevin Stitt said improving education is the key to Oklahoma’s long-term future, and that his efforts are focused on parents, teachers and—ultimately—boosting student achievement.
Read moreMonday, the University of Central Oklahoma canceled some classes and directed those students to a conference featuring an advocate of “Critical Race Theory,” or CRT. The 9th Annual Fusion Conference was titled “Media Unmasked: The New Face of Communication.”
Read moreBe prepared for Democrats to exploit the devastation of Hurricane Ian to peddle de-modernization. And because there is no conclusive way for anyone to prove that global warming isn’t triggering every natural disaster – and because nature offers a continuous flow of these terrifying events and always will – the exploitation will never stop.
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During a recent state legislative hearing, Brook Simmons, president of the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, gave policymakers a reality check. He pointed out that oil and gas companies produce far more jobs in Oklahoma than do “green” industries. And oil and gas jobs are also much better paying.
Read more(A column of opinion by Gary Reid, Publisher Emeritus)
Read moreRepublicans are gearing up for elections in November by drawing a clear line in the sand between their party and Democrats.
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During special session this week, the state Legislature approved an additional $20 million for drought relief for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. This is on top of the $3 million delivered earlier this month.
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