Power Play at the Capitol Oklahoma House Moves to Shake Up Schools Chief and Board
The Oklahoma House advanced bills to make the state superintendent an appointed position and to expand the State Board of Education, sending both measures to the Senate. Supporters say it will stabilize leadership; critics warn it concentrates power.
Capitol Pay Drama as Oklahoma Senate OKs $2,000 Teacher Raise, Punts Fight to House
The Oklahoma Senate voted Tuesday to give teachers a $2,000 raise, sending the measure to the House amid concerns about pension funding and larger plans that were trimmed. Lawmakers must now reconcile pay boosts with long-term retirement stability.












