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Welcome to this week’s immigration-focused newsletter, where we recap the latest developments on this legislative session’s slate of immigration related bills. Earlier this month, the Legislature passed a budget and word is that they are planning to gavel out of session by May 7, which would be three weeks earlier than planned. This means that
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Public education is the foundation of a strong workforce and equal opportunity. It creates pathways for upward mobility and economic growth. In Oklahoma, however, that foundation is increasingly at risk. While lawmakers claim to prioritize public schools, current legislative efforts tell a different story — one where lawmakers are weakening critical funding streams without clear
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At the midpoint of Oklahoma’s current legislative session, policy proposals are still evolving. Some promise to protect children and strengthen services, while others could undermine hard-earned progress. As lawmakers continue their deliberations at the Capitol, policy efforts should focus on improving Oklahoma’s low child well-being rankings through improved service coordination and sustained investment in programs
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