Oklahoma Policy Insititute (OK Policy) advances equitable and fiscally responsible policies that expand opportunity for all Oklahomans through non-partisan research, analysis, and advocacy.
Download this fact sheet as a printable pdf here.
Read about the rest of OK Policy’s 2019 Legislative Policy Priorities here.
Oklahomans look to our state government to fund a wide range of critical investments – schools, roads and bridges,… Read more [More...]
Download this fact sheet as a printable pdf here.
Read about the rest of OK Policy’s 2019 Legislative Policy Priorities here.
Oklahoma’s uninsured rate is one of the highest in the US. The effects of having so many uninsured Oklahomans… Read more [More...]
We are offering proven solutions to poverty and the lack of opportunity that holds Oklahoma back from becoming a truly prosperous state. With this agenda and with all of you, we may finally fulfill the Oklahoma Standard and rebuild an economy and society that works for all. [More...]
Here are key resources to stay informed and take action during the legislative session:
Follow bills and learn about the issues
Sign up for advocacy alert emails from Together Oklahoma, our grassroots advocacy program.
Visit our Take Action page to… Read more [More...]
The 2013 Oklahoma Poverty Profile is a 2-page fact sheet that displays data and information about poverty in the state through concise and colorful charts and infographics, summarizing key findings from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Just over… Read more [More...]
Though Governor Fallin has stated that she will not pursue joining the Medicaid expansion, many continue to advocate for taking this opportunity to extend health care access to about 150,000 uninsured Oklahomans. Read more... [More...]
Oklahoma Policy Institute has been an active participant in the debate over the proposed elimination or reduction of the state personal income tax. Listed below are presentations, fact sheets, blog posts, and other information we’ve prepared related to tax reform,… Read more [More...]
Download a pdf of this fact sheet here. For more information, go to our Current Budget Information page and Tax Reform Information page
State revenue collections have not fully recovered from the downturn
Tax collections are at historically low levels… Read more [More...]
This Budget Information page and the OK Policy blog provide you the key resources you need to make sense of where things stand with the state budget, follow emerging developments, and explore ideas for managing the state fiscal crisis. Read more... [More...]