Bible, Ryan Walters and Senate Appropriations Committee

Ryan Walters hints at staff cuts as senators question his education spending requests
Although his total budget request would increase the agency’s funding by $113 million, Walters hinted at “potential staff cuts” to limit the Education Department’s operational expenses during a meeting Tuesday with the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Senators quiz Ryan Walters about $3 million request for Bibles in classrooms
Tulsa, questioned a plan to commit taxpayer dollars to buy Bibles that might be acquired for free or for little cost. Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, questioned the constitutionality of the request. #ok
State Superintendent Ryan Walters defends plan to put Bibles in schools in front of state legislators
Lawmakers didn't waste any time taking the hard questions to State Superintendent Ryan Walters, who was at the Capitol to answer for his plan to spend millions on Bibles to be put in public schools.
Oklahoma lawmakers ask Ryan Walters to consider free Bibles instead of using tax dollars
Several representatives across the aisle asked schools Superintendent Ryan Walters why he won't consider free Bibles instead of requesting $3 million.
Ryan Walters discusses education budget, bible initiative, and school safety
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters discusses the Department of Education's $4 billion budget request, including funding for Bibles in classrooms, concealed carry training for teachers and cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Ryan Walters asks for summary judgment in defamation lawsuit filed by former Norman teacher
State Superintendent Ryan Walters has asked for summary judgment in a defamation lawsuit filed against Walters by a former ...
Oklahoma superintendent who brawled with CNN over ICE entering schools doubles down: 'Deported together'
The head of Oklahoma state schools defended his stance of allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement into schools on ...
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Oklahoma lawmakers anticipate smaller budget, cast doubt on Ryan Walters' spending requests
As state officials anticipate a smaller budget in the next fiscal year, lawmakers on Tuesday appeared doubtful of requests to ...
Oklahoma teachers, lawmakers worry immigration raids could traumatize students
State Superintendent Ryan Walters supports Trump's immigration policies. But what about the emotional trauma that could cause ...
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Oklahoma education chief: ‘Our schools will not be sanctuary schools’
“We’ve said our schools will not be sanctuary schools in Oklahoma,” Walters told NewsNation’s Connell McShane on Wednesday.
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Oklahoma lawmakers debate Ryan Walters’ education policies after state test scores rank in bottom 10
As national testing again ranks Oklahoma in the bottom 10 for academic results, lawmakers on Wednesday debated whether the ...
50501 Movement in Oklahoma: Hundreds protest Trump, Ryan Walters policies at Capitol
Oklahomans organized a protest at the state Capitol that was part of a larger effort of protests taking place around the ...
Oklahoma State Department of Education investigates Hugo School District allegations
Superintendent Ryan Walters announced that the Oklahoma State Department of Education is investigating the Hugo School ...