Author: Oklahoma Policy Institute

Anti-immigration raids harm all communities (Commentary)

This commentary was authored by Vivian Morris, Tribal-State Policy Analyst, and Gabriela Ramirez-Perez, Immigration Policy Analyst. As the new administration issued a flurry of executive orders during its first weeks in power, many of the actions have specifically targeted immigrants… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: The smartest tax cut Oklahoma can make | A peek at the governor’s FY2026 budget proposal | Small moment of courage can lead to big shifts | #OKLeg Valentines <3

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...]

OK Policy Valentine’s Day 2025

This Valentine’s Day, OK Policy wanted to express our passion for state policy issues here at the intersection of love and advocacy. [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Who really wins from tax cuts? Hint: It’s probably not you | ‘Path to zero’ is a dangerous road | Mostly flat budget requests from state’s health, human services agencies

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: Fact checking the governor’s proposal to cut, eliminate personal income | Blocking homeless outreach won’t solve the problem | We must stay engaged this legislative session | Capitol Update

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: Initial budget picture should caution state lawmakers | Proposed legislation could help modernize state’s justice system | Criminalizing homelessness is anti-Oklahoma standard

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: Lawmakers should solve problems, not hide them | Early budget picture signals Oklahoma returning to scarce funding | 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...]

Remembering our colleague Roxanne Logan

We wanted to share with our OK Policy and Together Oklahoma communities about the death of our colleague and friend Roxanne Logan, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2024, after a short illness.  [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Making 2025 a year of bold action for our children | Upgrading teacher salaries can reverse state’s growing teacher shortage crisis | What’s your vision for 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...]

The Weekly Wonk: A first look at revenue estimates for FY2026 | State, local media vital to Oklahoma’s success | Most read articles from 2024 | Capitol Update

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...]