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Oklahoma children deserve investment. When will lawmakers act?

June 21, 2026 // Updated: June 21, 2026

Oklahoma children face a host of challenges that stem from the conditions and policies shaping life in our state – nearly 1 in 4 Oklahoma children experience food insecurity, children of color are overrepresented in the youth justice system, and young children are inappropriately exposed to court involvement. Parents’ resources are stretched thin, whether it’s

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Weekly Wonk: Recent anti-immigrant policy proves Oklahomans are not the priority | SQ 832 turnout shows many don’t feel their vote matters | SQ 832 fell short, but working families still need action | More

// Updated: June 18, 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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Oklahoma ranks 48th in education, but lawmakers are betting on literacy reform (Capitol Update)

June 16, 2026 // Updated: June 16, 2026

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, published earlier this month, ranked Oklahoma 44th in overall child well-being, keeping the state among the bottom 10 nationwide. Oklahoma’s lowest major-category ranking was in education, where it placed 48th. Within the overall education ranking, the state ranked 48th for percent of 4th graders who

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