Month: March 2015

Quote of the Day 3/19/2015

“When you start doing your research, you realize how good it can be. There’s a stigma attached to it, and there’s a stigma attached to mental health. When you pair the two together, people aren’t knocking down the door.” -Summer… Read more [More...]

Calling all students: Apply for the 3rd Annual Summer Policy Institute

Oklahoma Policy Institute will host the third annual Summer Policy Institute (SPI) from August 2-5, 2015 at the University of Tulsa. The event will bring together more than 50 highly-qualified undergraduate and graduate students for an exciting and stimulating three-day… Read more [More...]

In The Know: New study addresses surge of Oklahoma earthquakes, predicts major ones

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. New … Read more [More...]

53%

Percent of students who graduated from 4 year above colleges or universities in Oklahoma with student loan debt in 2012. The national average is 60%. Source: College InSight.… Read more [More...]

Quote of the Day 3/18/2015

“The science is settled. The debate is over. These are man-made earthquakes.” – Bob Jackman, a petroleum geologist in Tulsa, on a recently-released paper discussing the impact of fracking and injection wells on unusually-aligned faults in Oklahoma (Source)… Read more [More...]

Options to fix Oklahoma’s budget shortfall

For Immediate Release: March 17, 2015 State officials have projected that Oklahoma is facing a $611 million budget shortfall for next year. The shortfall comes at a time when this year’s state budget is already $680 million smaller than six… Read more [More...]

Options for a balanced approach to solve Oklahoma’s budget gap

Relying on deeper funding cuts to balance the budget would do serious harm to Oklahoma schools, public safety, and economic well-being. Here are 7 feasible and responsible solutions to close the budget hole without damaging our most important services. Read more... [More...]

In The Know: Legislators target state payroll deduction for teachers’ union dues

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. In… Read more [More...]

$32,000

Median annual earnings for women employed full-time, year-round in Oklahoma, lower than in 42 other states. Source: Institute for Women’s Policy Research… Read more [More...]

Quote of the Day 3/17/2015

“I’m not going to cast a vote that’s going to poke a teacher in the eye. I’d much rather put an arm around them and tell them what a good job they do.” – Sen. Ralph Shortey (R-Oklahoma City), explaining… Read more [More...]