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Gov. Stitt issues Executive Order upholding religious entities in public

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order to ensure strong protections for religious freedom, declaring it a "God-given right that the government must protect".
The order includes a review of state laws to comply with U.S. And Oklahoma constitutional protections for religious liberty.
The executive order prohibits restricting access to public programs based on religious affiliation, reinforcing support for faith-based organizations.
Stitt defended religious freedom, stating it is a 'God-given right' that the government must protect and called for the inclusion of faith-based organizations in public programs.

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Tulsa World

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'Religious liberty' executive order in line with Supreme Court decisions, Gov. Stitt says

Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order banning the state from enforcing certain laws that he says discriminate against religious organizations.

1 day ago·Tulsa, United States

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Do Our Schools Have A Prayer?

Governor battles for students to have access to the Bible and Ten Commandments There’s a battle right now related to religion and Oklahoma schools. Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is in favor of greater religious expression in the public schools of that state. Others in the “The Sooner State,” including the state attorney general and some confused clergy, …

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FFRF condemns Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s theocratic executive order

The Freedom From Religion Foundation strongly denounces Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s new executive order, which prioritizes religious favoritism over constitutional principles.

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Gov. Stitt issues Executive Order upholding religious entities in public

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on Monday directed state agencies to move forward identifying laws, regulations, and policies excluding religious individuals or institutions regarding programs, funds or benefits. The Executive Order is set to build on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that uphold that states cannot discriminate against religious entities in public life. According to the Governor's office, the action comes as the U…

3 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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Oklahoma governor signs order directing state to prioritize religious freedom

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks to attendees at the 2022 Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. / Credit: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons CNA Staff... [...]

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Oklahoma Governor Signs Order Directing State to Prioritize Religious Freedom

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks to attendees at the 2022 Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. The order, announced on Monday, initiates a review of various state laws and policies to ensure they comply with religious freedom protections enshrined in both the U.S. Constitution and the Oklahoma Constitution.

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