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Weekly Wonk: Fact Sheet: State Question 847 – Changing assessment caps for property tax | Voters need to see the whole movie, not just the final scene | Stitt’s tenure ban tests the limits of executive power

September 13, 2026 // Updated: September 12, 2026

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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Voters need to see the whole movie, not just the final scene

September 9, 2026 // Updated: September 9, 2026

Three out of four Oklahoma voters didn’t vote in June’s primary. In the August runoff, four out of five stayed home. With so many not participating, blaming voters alone misses the point. Oklahomans should ask: What are we doing, or not doing, that leaves so many feeling disconnected from decisions that affect their lives? This

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Know what’s on your ballot before you vote | SQ 845 & SQ 847 Town Hall

// Updated: September 9, 2026

The Nov. 3 general election is your chance to help shape Oklahoma’s future. Before you head to the polls, join the Oklahoma Policy Institute for a free, nonpartisan town hall that will explain the statewide ballot measures and answer your questions. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 Doors @ 5:30 p.m. | Program begins @ 6:00 p.m.

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