Author: Oklahoma Policy Institute

Navigating red tape: An Oklahoman shares his story about difficulties applying for public assistance programs managed by state agencies | Oklahoma House Interim Study | Oct. 8, 2025

•Watch: via YouTube •See also: OK Policy’s Anthony Flores’ presentation on national best practices for managing large IT projects  Making applications for public assistance easier and more user-friendly is important for both the Oklahomans who need help and the state… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: What we get wrong about homelessness and mental health | Oklahoma has a chance to build a youth justice system rooted in hope. Will we? | The shutdown held a mirror to Oklahoma’s choices

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...]

Weekly Wonk: What Oklahomans need to know about expiring ACA premium tax credits | Raising the minimum wage in Oklahoma is pro-growth | Charter school facilities take center stage in interim study | Better laws in Oklahoma begin with better listening

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...]

Weekly Wonk: Help wanted – Leadership from Oklahoma’s delegation | Oklahoma enacted one of the five biggest tax cuts for millionaires | Moving the needle on Oklahoma’s youth justice reform | 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...]

Weekly Wonk: How the not-so-beautiful bill will push eligible Oklahomans off SoonerCare | Interim studies examine Oklahoma services to families, children, youth | Oklahoma can’t prosper while our neighbors struggle

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...]

Eliminating property taxes would devastate crucial local services

Co-authored by Aanahita Ervin, Fiscal Policy Analyst, and Sabine Brown, Housing Senior Policy Analyst Property values have increased nationally since the pandemic, leading to higher property taxes. This has created a financial strain on some lower- and middle-income households. The… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Homelessness in Oklahoma demands solutions, not name-calling | Tracing the rise and resignation of Ryan Walters | What’s next for the public schools of Oklahoma? It’s up to us.

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...]

Weekly Wonk: Immigrants power Oklahoma’s economy. State Question 832 can ensure they earn fair wages. | Petition seeks to guarantee every idea a vote in the #OKLeg | Policies are driving doctors out of 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...]

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is an option available to most schools and school districts that allow them to serve free meals to more children at less expense. CEP allows schools and districts that serve a certain threshold of low-income… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: New census data show Oklahoma among Top 10 poorest states | Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Highlights | Bulldozers won’t solve homelessness | 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...]