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The federal housing bill is worth celebrating. Now state leaders must act.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing package, does many things, but one thing it does not do is absolve the state legislature of their duty to ensure Oklahomans have safe, affordable housing.

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Norman encampment cleared again amid broader homelessness crisis (Capitol Update)

Sen. Lisa Strandridge, R-Norman, issued a press release last week thanking Gov. Stitt for his work in clearing a state-owned property site in Norman of a homeless encampment. Standridge said the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has now cleared the encampment three times in recent months. After a sweep on Friday and repeated warnings that camping is

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Weekly Wonk: Vote no on SQ 844 and SQ 846 | SQ Town Hall | Oklahoma voters deserve details, not promises | Inola aluminum smelter raises health, environmental and security concerns

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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