Former Executive Director David Blatt joined OK Policy in 2008 and served as its Executive Director from 2010 to 2019. He previously served as Director of Public Policy for Community Action Project of Tulsa County and as a budget analyst for the Oklahoma State Senate. He has a Ph.D. in political science from Cornell University and a B.A. from the University of Alberta. David has been selected as Political Scientist of the Year by the Oklahoma Political Science Association, Local Social Justice Champion by the Dan Allen Center for Social Justice, and Public Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers.
By: David Blatt
December 12, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
In a letter from its Board of Directors, Oklahoma Policy Institute has urged Governor Fallin and legislative leaders to reconsider the Governor’s decision not to participate in the expansion of Medicaid for uninsured low-income adults.
“The practical benefits of accepting… Read more [More...]
To: Governor Mary Fallin
Speaker-Elect T.W. Shannon
President Pro Tem Brian Bingman
From: Oklahoma Policy Institute
David Blatt, Director
Board of Directors
Vincent LoVoi, Chair
Don Millican
Nancy Robertson
Albert ‘Kell’ Kelly
Steve Burrage
Susan Neal
Linda Edmondson
Subject: Medicaid… Read more [More...]
By: David Blatt
December 10, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Jeff Alderman, MD is an associate professor at OU-Tulsa, and a regular contributor to OK Policy’s blog
Governor Mary Fallin recently decided to forego Medicaid expansion for low-income adults in Oklahoma under the Affordable Care Act. The Governor asserted that… Read more [More...]
By: David Blatt
November 29, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
A recent broadcast of NPR’s MarketPlace Money featured a short commentary by Tom Lehman, a professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, defending payday lending. Responding to widespread concerns about the high cost of payday loans and their tendency to trap borrowers… Read more [More...]
By: David Blatt
November 27, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
In announcing her decision not to participate in the expansion of Medicaid for low-income adults under the Affordable Care Act, Governor Mary Fallin asserted:
Expanding Medicaid as written in the [Affordable Care Act] would cost the state of Oklahoma as… Read more [More...]
By: David Blatt
November 19, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Governor Fallin’s decision not to expand the Medicaid program to cover uninsured low-income adults is deeply troubling and unfortunate, putting politics over the interests of Oklahomans. Read more... [More...]
By: David Blatt
November 16, 2012 // Updated: November 16, 2012
Barry Friedman writes the column, “Barry Friedman At Large” for Tulsa People Magazine, is a stand-up comedian, and the author of two books, “Road Comic” and “Funny You Should Mention It”. If he doesn’t overdose on fruit slices and diet… Read more [More...]
By: David Blatt
October 30, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
The problem of untaxed Internet sales is gaining new prominence. As we wait on Congress for a permanent fix, there are actions that Oklahoma can take immediately to create a more level-playing field for our local brick-and-mortar businesses.
The Oklahoma… Read more [More...]
By: David Blatt
October 23, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Oklahoma should eliminate tax breaks for the oil and gas industry that are no longer needed and are threatening the state’s fiscal stability by squeezing out resources for schools, roads, public safety, and other keys to long-term economic growth, according… Read more [More...]
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In a letter from its Board of Directors, Oklahoma Policy Institute has urged Governor Fallin and legislative leaders to reconsider the Governor’s decision not to participate in the expansion of Medicaid for uninsured low-income adults.
“The practical benefits of accepting… Read more [More...]
Jeff Alderman, MD is an associate professor at OU-Tulsa, and a regular contributor to OK Policy’s blog
Governor Mary Fallin recently decided to forego Medicaid expansion for low-income adults in Oklahoma under the Affordable Care Act. The Governor asserted that… Read more [More...]
A recent broadcast of NPR’s MarketPlace Money featured a short commentary by Tom Lehman, a professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, defending payday lending. Responding to widespread concerns about the high cost of payday loans and their tendency to trap borrowers… Read more [More...]
In announcing her decision not to participate in the expansion of Medicaid for low-income adults under the Affordable Care Act, Governor Mary Fallin asserted:
Expanding Medicaid as written in the [Affordable Care Act] would cost the state of Oklahoma as… Read more [More...]
Governor Fallin’s decision not to expand the Medicaid program to cover uninsured low-income adults is deeply troubling and unfortunate, putting politics over the interests of Oklahomans. Read more... [More...]
Barry Friedman writes the column, “Barry Friedman At Large” for Tulsa People Magazine, is a stand-up comedian, and the author of two books, “Road Comic” and “Funny You Should Mention It”. If he doesn’t overdose on fruit slices and diet… Read more [More...]
