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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...]

Join Our Team as Operations Manager (Fall 2024)

The Operations Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of OK Policy by overseeing administrative processes, financial management, human resources, and organizational systems. [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Getting election-ready for November | Oklahomans should know where private school dollars were spent | 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: We can’t continue to ignore Oklahoma’s poverty problem | Inadequate funding keeps Oklahoma at the bottom of the heap for health care | Oklahoma should adopt IRS Direct File

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...]

Join Our Team as a Regional Organizer, Central Region (Fall 2024)

Regional Organizers support OK Policy in the development and implementation of virtual and community-based advocacy actions that further policy goals. [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: SQ 832 election date is longest delay for a state question in past 10 years | Will recommendations from immigrant-focused task force get traction this session? | Voting is the price of democracy

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...]