Month: March 2015

In The Know: Questions surround state subsidies aimed at saving jobs

In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. An… Read more [More...]

Quote of the Day 3/25/2015

“It’s part of their business model and not something they have been particularly secretive about. They don’t want the poorest people — they are going after the working poor that have a consistent paycheck and they have enough income that… Read more [More...]

19%

Share of vote cast by young people (between 18-29) in Oklahoma in 2012 Source: CIRCLE.… Read more [More...]

Questions Surround State Subsidies Aimed at Saving Jobs

By Warren Vieth Oklahoma’s premier business incentive, the $1 billion Quality Jobs program, entered new territory nine years ago. Until then, businesses only received payroll subsidies from the state if they created new jobs in Oklahoma. In 2006, the program… Read more [More...]

Fact Check: Would school consolidation boost Oklahoma teacher salaries?

In a recent press release, Sen. Kyle Loveless (R-Oklahoma City) made some claims about how much Oklahoma might be able to improve teacher salaries through school consolidation. He said, “The state of Oregon has the exact same population as Oklahoma… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma veterans agency chief investigator fired, accused of being fake police officer

In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. The… Read more [More...]

Quote of the Day 3/24/2015

“It is my intention to close school on March 30 so teachers can participate in the rally and meet with legislators. I am greatly concerned about teacher pay and the statewide teacher shortage. I am supportive of State Superintendent Joy… Read more [More...]

3.5%

Percentage of Oklahoma City metro residents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, 11th lowest among the top 50 metro areas in the U.S. Source: Gallup.… Read more [More...]

Lawmakers pushing another unproven tax break with no idea what it will cost

There’s lots of talk at the Capitol this year about the need for greater scrutiny and control of tax incentives. As we’ve discussed, bills authored by the House Speaker and Senate Pro Tem would evaluate all incentives on a regular… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Superintendent Hofmeister to join March 30 education rally

In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. A… Read more [More...]