Month: March 2015

In The Know: Legislator pulls controversial school voucher bill

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. State… Read more [More...]

Quote of the Day 3/12/2015

“One of the primary causes for recidivism is the inability of offenders to find consistent work to provide for themselves and their families. This burdensome and damaging approach also undermines corrections efforts paid for by taxpayers. The Oklahoma Department of… Read more [More...]

18.50%

Percent uninsured in Oklahoma in 2014. Source: Gallup.… Read more [More...]

This new school meals program helps high-poverty kids and schools

Last spring, we reported on a powerful new tool to fight hunger in high-poverty schools. Community Eligibility, part of 2010’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, allows certain high-poverty schools, groups of schools, or school districts to offer breakfast and lunch to… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma House votes to do away with state marriage licenses

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. Should… Read more [More...]

7%

Percentage of businesses in Oklahoma owned by immigrants. Source: Immigration Policy Center.… Read more [More...]

Quote of the Day 3/11/2015

“The institutional culture that allows those students to do that has to be dealt with, but it’s not just institutional culture, it’s systematic culture that has to be dealt with in the state of Oklahoma. We cannot continue to keep… Read more [More...]

This nonsensical ‘double dipping’ tax break is costing Oklahoma millions

As Oklahoma faces a more than $600 million budget hole, state leaders have consistently said that “all options should be on the table.” With state services already straining from years of repeated cuts and flat funding, a balanced approach to… Read more [More...]

In The Know: House votes to allow income tax cut to proceed

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...]

Quote of the Day 3/10/2015

“You don’t have enough money to fund core functions of government. Let’s get our fiscal house in order.” -Oklahoma House Democratic Minority Leader Scott Inman, debating his amendment to cancel a scheduled income tax cut that is adding $57 million… Read more [More...]