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State Question 777: Constitutional Limits on Regulation of Agriculture

Learn about other state questions on the ballot in Oklahoma. Download this fact sheet as a pdf. The Gist SQ 777 is a constitutional amendment that would give Oklahoma residents the right to engage in farming and ranching practices and… Read more [More...]

State Question 790: Use of Public Resources for Religious Purposes

Learn about other state questions on the ballot in Oklahoma. Download this fact sheet as a pdf. The Gist SQ 790 is a constitutional amendment that would repeal Article 2, Section 5 of the Oklahoma Constitution, which reads, “No public… Read more [More...]

State Questions 780 & 781: Criminal Justice Reform

Learn about other state questions on the ballot in Oklahoma. Download this fact sheet as a pdf. The Gist SQ 780 changes the classification of simple drug possession crimes from felony to misdemeanor. It also raises the dollar amount that… Read more [More...]

State Question 779: Sales Tax for Education

Learn about other state questions on the ballot in Oklahoma. Download this fact sheet as a pdf. En Español The Gist SQ 779 is a constitutional amendment that would raise the state sales and use tax by one percentage point.… Read more [More...]

State Question 792: Alcohol Law Reform

Learn about other state questions on the ballot in Oklahoma. Download this fact sheet as a pdf. The Gist SQ 792 would amend the Oklahoma constitution to allow grocery and convenience stores to sell wine and high-point beer. Currently these… Read more [More...]

In The Know: More women head to state prisons

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: Oklahoma gets more time to reform foster care program

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: Aging prison buildings are growing problem for Corrections Department

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...]

Registration now open for Fall Policy Boot Camps in Tulsa and Edmond

Do you want to learn more about the state budget, criminal justice reform, poverty, and other critical policy issues affecting our state? If so, you’re in luck: registration is now open for OK Policy’s second Fall Policy Boot Camp (FallPol).… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Five Things You Should Know About Tuesday’s Election

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...]