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Enmienda Estatal 777: Los Límites Constitucionales del Reglamento de Hacienda

Descargue esta hoja informativa en formato PDF. El punto importante SQ 777 es una enmienda constitucional que les daría a los residentes de Oklahoma el derecho a participar en prácticas agrícolas-ganaderas y emplear la tecnología agrícola. La enmienda prohíbe que… Read more [More...]

Enmienda Estatal 776: La Enmienda Constitucional Sobre La Pena De Muerte

Descargue esta hoja informativa en formato PDF. El punto importante SQ 776 es una enmienda constitucional que afirma el derecho del Estado de Oklahoma para llevar a cabo las ejecuciones. Se le otorga a la Legislatura la facultad de designar… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Last school report cards to be released before A-F system gets overhaul

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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. Today In The… Read more [More...]

However you count it, Oklahoma’s per pupil education funding is way down

Oklahoma’s investment in preK-12 education has plummeted in recent years. The state continues to rank worst in the nation for cuts to general school funding, according to a new report released by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Poll shows deep political frustration among teachers

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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. Today In The… Read more [More...]

SNAP is working to feed Oklahoma’s Children

Hundreds of thousands of Oklahoma families are able to put enough food on the table because of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). But research increasingly shows that it accomplishes much more than that. Growing up in poverty is shown… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Addiction holds a grip, yet treatment is lagging

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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. Reminder: The Fall… Read more [More...]

Watch out for wasteful tax giveaways disguised as help for ‘small business’

Last week a press release from Governor Fallin advertised that she was participating in the “Bring Small Businesses Back Bus Tour” when it came to Oklahoma City. This tour is sponsored by the “Job Creators Network”, an association of corporate… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Blacks in Tulsa more likely to be subject to police use of force

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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. Today In The… Read more [More...]

In The Know: President Obama calls Tulsa mayor to discuss city’s response to fatal police shooting

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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. Today In The… Read more [More...]