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The Weekly Wonk: Incoming class of legislators | We can’t normalize hate | Oklahoma children in underserved communities deserve to thrive

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Studying long sentences and mental health in Oklahoma prisons and jails | A community discussion about youth justice | Let’s not be last this election

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Work needed to support Oklahoma’s justice-involved youth | A look at the lawsuit filed challenging the purchases of classroom Bibles | More

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Voting in Oklahoma: Everything you need to know | Solutions that can reverse Oklahoma’s high poverty rate | Working across the aisle to address Oklahoma’s needs

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

Oklahoma’s 2024 general election | Resources and other information you need to know

The 2024 general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. To help Oklahoma voters, OK Policy is sharing some resources and information to help navigate the state's election process and make informed decisions at the polls.  [More...]

Judges on the 2024 ballot in Oklahoma: What you need to know

Oklahoma is one of 39 states where voters have a role in selecting judges. On Nov. 5, 2024, Oklahoma voters will decide whether to retain three Supreme Court justices, three Court of Civil Appeals judges, and six Court of Civil… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Lawmakers study state’s felony murder statute| Courts should be last resort when addressing student truancy, absenteeism | Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Highlights

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

Courts should be last resort when addressing student truancy, absenteeism (Guest Article)

A new report the best way to address chronic absenteeism is for schools to work with parents, students, and community partners, rather than rely on punitive measures. [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Zoning reform can increase affordable housing | Fact sheets for state questions on ballot | Politics is not sport | Childcare a growing issue in Oklahoma

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

Zoning and Affordable Housing Presentation | Oklahoma House of Representatives Interim Study | Oct. 2, 2024

Zoning reform can increase housing availability and create more affordable options. The state should collaborate with cities to modernize zoning codes. [More...]