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A Surprisingly Not Terrible Year for Criminal Justice Policy in Oklahoma

This year, legislators advanced a number of bills that will improve the criminal justice system in Oklahoma, and largely managed to avoid undoing previous work. Going into the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers should continue to prioritize building upon progress rather than tearing down policies that work.

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Weekly Wonk: Report: Oklahoma ranks 46th in child well-being | Oklahomans should be watching LA immigration raid protests with concern | SB 1168 expands liability for government-caused injuries, property damage

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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Oklahomans should be watching LA immigration raid protests with concern (Commentary)

The federal government's use of tear gas and National Guard troops against protestors in Los Angeles should sound an alarm for residents in every state — including places like Oklahoma that are far from a border. These tactics may start in Los Angeles, but history tells us they won't stay there.

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