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2019 Priority: Protect Oklahoma’s revenue base

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...]

2019 Priority: Expand Health Coverage

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...]

2019 Legislative Policy Priorities: Solutions for Oklahoma’s toughest challenges

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...]

Oklahoma Advocacy Toolkit

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...]

Oklahoma Poverty Profile

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...]

Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act: Resources and Information

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...]

Tax Reform Information

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...]

Budget Trends and Highlights

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...]

Current Budget Information

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...]

Unnecessary and Unaffordable: The Case for Curbing Oklahoma’s Oil and Gas Tax Breaks

A new issue brief makes the case that Oklahoma should eliminate tax breaks for the oil and gas industry that are no longer needed and are draining taxpayer funds. Read more... [More...]