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Vote no on SQ 844 and SQ 846: Protect Oklahoma’s Constitution

On August 25, all Oklahoma voters can help decide on two proposed changes to the state Constitution. Even if you are registered as an independent or don’t have a candidate on your primary runoff ballot, you can still vote on State Questions 844 and 846. The Oklahoma Policy Institute rarely takes positions on state questions.

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Weekly Wonk: Building a better Oklahoma starts with investing in our kids | Oklahoma enters Fiscal Year 2027 with billions in reserves and surplus cash

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know. Click here to subscribe to In The Know. This Week from OK Policy

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Oklahoma enters Fiscal Year 2027 with billions in reserves and surplus cash (Capitol Update)

As Oklahoma settles into Fiscal Year 2027, which began July 1, advocates for education, health care, public safety, and other state services will begin trying to determine how much funding may become available for appropriation. The new Legislature will convene in February and write the FY 2028 budget in May.  This job has become more

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