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
State Superintendent Ryan Walters defends plan to put Bibles in schools in front of state legislators “This look is all about American exceptionalism,” she said of her pro-Trump ensemble on the Grammys red carpet.
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.
Did UW Huskies hire the nation’s best defensive coordinator in Ryan Walters?
UW coach Jedd Fisch called new hire Ryan Walters "probably the best defensive coordinator in the country." If that's true, we ...
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 ...
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 ...
How UW’s new defensive coordinator Ryan Walters found a match with the Huskies
Ryan Walters didn't have to return to coaching immediately after being fired by Purdue, but UW and coach Jedd Fisch "checked ...
Opinion
Editorial: Districts should decline Ryan Walters' publicity stunts at schools
We don't believe that Walters makes any school visit for his intellectual curiosity. Every move he makes is calculated to his brand and quest for attention, the editorial states.
Ryan Walters should support trauma-informed interventions for Oklahoma kids | Opinion
Ryan Walters thinks social emotional learning and trauma-informed care aren't worth funding. My experiences with my students ...
Ryan Walters, former Purdue football coach, entangled in lawsuit with builder of home
Former Purdue football coach Ryan Walters put his home up for sale for $4.9 million. He's entangled in a lawsuit with the ...
State Supt. Ryan Walters appeals judge's decision to not dismiss defamation lawsuit
State Superintendent Ryan Walters appealed a Tulsa County judge's denial to dismiss a defamation case brought on by Bixby ...
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Purdue head football coach Barry Odom given favorable grade despite team's program turmoil under Ryan Walters
After two seasons, the Purdue football program closed the door on the Ryan Walters' experiment after two forgettable seasons.