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Oklahoma Leaders Clash Over Education and Immigration Policies

2/18/2025

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Oklahoma's Superintendent Ryan Walters and Governor Kevin Stitt are in a heated showdown over immigration and education policies. Stitt's move to replace Board of Education members seeks to curb Walters' power, while business leaders worry that Walters' emphasis on cultural issues could scare off potential investments, straining their political dynamic.

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Story summary

Oklahoma's Superintendent Ryan Walters and Governor Kevin Stitt are in a heated showdown over immigration and education policies. Stitt's move to replace Board of Education members seeks to curb Walters' power, while business leaders worry that Walters' emphasis on cultural issues could scare off potential investments, straining their political dynamic.