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It’s not bad luck to have a good plan (National Estate Planning Awareness Week | October 19–25, 2026)

Nobody knows what the future holds. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t plan for it. At the Oklahoma Policy Institute, we believe constructing a better future takes more than luck. It calls for careful planning, deliberate choices, and a commitment to making Oklahoma a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The same idea

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Oklahomans speak out on SQ 847

Election resources • SQ 847 Fact Sheet | SQ 847 Explainer Video • What’s on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 elections in Oklahoma? • Vote NO on SQ 845 and SQ 847 | Oklahomans need real solutions. These proposals aren’t them. State Question 847 — being decided by Oklahoma voters on Nov. 3,

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Oklahoma lawmakers examine alternatives to unnecessary pretrial detention (Capitol Update)

Last week, the House Public Safety Committee, chaired by Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell, held an interim study on criminal pretrial procedures, with Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, presenting. Harris said that, with the overcrowded conditions in Oklahoma’s jails and corrections system, he wants to make certain there is enough room to hold those who need to

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