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Oklahoma lawmakers once again push for more harmful anti-immigrant bills

This legislative session, lawmakers filed more than 30 immigration-related bills on subjects ranging from property rights to education to public benefits. The vast majority of these bills would further marginalize and penalize Oklahoma immigrants, while also creating negative spillover effects for U.S. citizens. Oklahoma lawmakers should stop targeting a segment of our neighbors for political

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Strong Tribal–state partnerships benefit all Oklahomans

Every law passed in Oklahoma impacts Indian Country. With 39 Tribal Nations calling our state home, public policy does not exist in isolation from Tribal governments. Decisions made at the Oklahoma Capitol shape education systems, economic developments, and other areas across Native communities. The Oklahoma Legislature has an opportunity this session to strengthen relationships with

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Statement: Oklahomans deserve to see the full budget process, not just the final result

Statement from OK Policy Executive Director Shiloh Kantz: A state budget deal announced on April 1 raises a few eyebrows, but the real concern to Oklahoma taxpayers isn’t the timing — it’s the process. Once again, legislative leaders are keeping Oklahoma’s budget process among the least transparent in the nation. A handful of lawmakers have

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