Ryan Walters, Bible 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
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.
State Superintendent Ryan Walters defends plan to put Bibles in schools in front of state legislators
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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 ...
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Protesters gather as State Superintendent Ryan Walters visits Carnegie Elementary in Tulsa
Protesters gathered across the street from Carnegie Elementary as State Superintendent Ryan Walters visited the school on ...
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TPS board candidates share similar views on teacher support, opposing Walters
Support for educators and the dollars to prove it is a goal all three candidates present agreed on during the Dist. 3 ...
Hundreds protest Ryan Walters' proposed citizenship rule: 'These children, they are not criminals'
It is illegal to ask about the citizenship status of a public school student, and undocumented students are guaranteed ...
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Ryan Walters says he would support immigration raids in Oklahoma schools
Oklahoma schools Superintendent Ryan Walters said in a TV interview posted Friday that ... “The first step is getting ...
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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 ...
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Walters says agency would let ICE into schools to collect children whose parents are being deported
State Superintendent Ryan Walters made comments Thursday to an Oklahoma City news station offering support to President ...