Author: Gene Perry

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Gene Perry worked for OK Policy from 2011 to 2019. He is a native Oklahoman and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in history and an M.A. in journalism.

Recent Articles

In The Know: OKC using Obamacare funds to improve public health

By: Gene Perry
September 11, 2012 // Updated: September 11, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Incoming speaker foresees fiscal doomsday

By: Gene Perry
September 10, 2012 // Updated: September 10, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Texas companies mining in sensitive Oklahoma aquifer

By: Gene Perry
September 6, 2012 // Updated: September 6, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: West Nile virus harder to combat in Oklahoma due to funding cuts

By: Gene Perry
September 5, 2012 // Updated: September 5, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

Oklahoma's per pupil spending has plummeted

By: Gene Perry
September 4, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Oklahoma’s economy has performed relatively well over the course of the Great Recession, compared to the nation as a whole. We’ve had lower unemployment numbers and decent income growth. Yet you wouldn’t know it to look at the state of… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma voter ID law unlikely to be overturned

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: September 4, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: August 31, 2012

By: Gene Perry
August 31, 2012 // Updated: July 25, 2015
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk is dedicated to this week’s events, publications, and blog posts. This week OK Policy called for a more honest discussion about the trade-offs involved in tax and budget decisions.… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Overcrowding at Tulsa Jail prompts Sheriff to ask for release of inmates

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: August 31, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

Upcoming Event: An evening with Matthew Yglesias and Lauren Zuniga, Sept. 27

By: Gene Perry
August 30, 2012 // Updated: August 30, 2012
On Thursday, September 27, Oklahoma Policy Institute and Booksmart Tulsa will host an evening with author and blogger Matthew Yglesias. The event will be at the Dilly Deli, 402 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74120, beginning with refreshments at 7… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Rural Oklahomans least likely to have health insurance

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: August 30, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]