Investigative Journalism
State Chamber’s ‘OK2030’ plan recommends school choice
January 8, 2018 - 9:23am CST
By Patrick B. McGuigan OKLAHOMA CITY—The State Chamber of Oklahoma Research Foundation has unveiled a comprehensive vision for public policy reforms aiming “to dramatically improve our state’s rankings and prospects.” The OK2030 document, described as “the culmination of a yearlong effort to ga... READ MORE
Many Films Receiving Oklahoma Tax Rebate Produce No Box Office Receipts
November 15, 2017 - 2:37pm CST
By Jay Chilton, CIJ A declared goal for the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program is to enhance the image of the state to a nationwide audience. According to the Incentive Evaluation Commission Film Enhancement Rebate Program Draft Report, “the effect on Oklahoma’s image nationwide is unclear, b... READ MORE
TSET Paid More Than $3 Million in Eight Years to Hospital Lobbying Organization
November 13, 2017 - 3:15pm CST
By Jay Chilton, CIJ The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) has given millions of dollars to fund smoking cessation and health-improvement-related charitable organizations since its creation in 2000. In 2009, the granting activities of the trust were expanded to include a grant of $6... READ MORE
JAY CHILTON ON THE TRENT ENGLAND SHOW NOV. 13, 2017
November 13, 2017 - 1:33pm CST
Jay Chilton joins Toms to give an update on sports, the Heisman Trophy race, a new marketplace for veterans, teachers unions, and a look at T-SET spending levels. READ MORE
Weinstein Film Cost Oklahoma Taxpayers $4.6 Million
November 6, 2017 - 4:39pm CST
By Jay Chilton, CIJ In 2005, the state of Oklahoma implemented a film incentive program with the goal of attracting movie and television productions to the state. “August: Osage County,” produced and distributed by the Weinstein Company, took advantage of the program in 2013, costing Oklahoma taxpa... READ MORE
JAY CHILTON ON THE TRENT ENGLAND SHOW NOV. 6, 2017
November 6, 2017 - 1:51pm CST
Jay Chilton joins to give an update on Bedlam, the NFL, the Oklahoma connection to the World Series, the charter school lawsuit, and his latest piece on the "Hollywood Handouts." READ MORE
Bullied Oklahoma Students Are Utilizing School-Choice Options
November 3, 2017 - 12:50pm CDT
In a meeting of the Oklahoma School Choice Coalition yesterday at OCPA, Jason Bedrick, the director of policy for EdChoice, made the case (via Google Hangout) that school choice can help keep children safe from bullying. The coalition, formed in 2009, is chaired by OCPA trustee Bill Price and meets ... READ MORE
JAY CHILTON ON THE TRENT ENGLAND SHOW OCT. 30, 2017
October 30, 2017 - 1:51pm CDT
Trent talks with Jay Chilton about the World Series, the anti-tax-hikes pledge, and steam trains at the Oklahoma Railway Museum. READ MORE
JAY CHILTON ON THE TRENT ENGLAND SHOW OCT. 23, 2017
October 23, 2017 - 1:11pm CDT
Jay Chilton joins Trent for an update on tornadoes, Oklahoma's connection to the world series, and corruption in a small town in Oklahoma. READ MORE
JAY CHILTON ON THE TRENT ENGLAND SHOW OCT. 16, 2017
October 16, 2017 - 12:31pm CDT
Jay joins the Trent England Show to give an update on sports, the Oklahoma tie to the Equifax breach, a self-proclaimed radical teacher in Oklahoma, and Jay gives Trent a gift with historical significance. READ MORE
