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2023: A year in Review

A collection of some of our favorite publications from 2023:  Explore a curated selection of the Oklahoma Policy Institute’s work from 2023. This collection embodies our commitment to rigorous research, insightful analysis, and practical policy solutions. Join us as we… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Thunder arena vote passes | New bill proposes end to state grocery tax | State receives nearly 30k private school voucher applications in first week

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Reports of systemic abuse at Enid DHS center | Recruiting new business to Oklahoma | Election day in Comanche County | More

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Extreme weather challenges in Oklahoma | $76k in student lunch debt the target of new statewide fundraising campaign | State sees drastic drop in criminal marijuana grows | More

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma AG sues for release of federal family planning funds to state | YouTube pulls Gov’s video praising cockfighting | Tribal-State legislation included significant bills this session

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma at elevated risk of power disruption during extreme weather events | Initiative petition filed to raise minimum wage in Oklahoma | Legislature studies Oklahoma’s housing shortage

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Estimated 270,000 low-income Oklahomans could lose SoonerCare | Oklahoma voted second most conservative legislature in U.S. | Capitol Update | More

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma ranks highest in nation for domestic violence | Another resignation at OSDE | Rethinking minimum wage | More

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Textbook publishers withdraw from Oklahoma classrooms | OSDE told to find larger location for public meetings | Rebranding unpopular private school vouchers | More

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Advocates investigate Oklahoma’s partnership with PragerU | Calls for outside investigation into prisoners locked in showers | Lawmakers urge clemency for death row inmate | More

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]