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.
By: Gene Perry
February 3, 2015 // Updated: February 3, 2015
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.
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By: Gene Perry
February 2, 2015 // Updated: May 1, 2019
Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement in response to Governor Fallin’s proposed state budget for 2016:
Governor Fallin rightly recognizes that Oklahoma needs to boost education funding, reduce incarceration, rein in tax breaks, and improve our citizens’ health, and… Read more [More...]
Oklahoma’s 2015 Legislative session kicks off today with a State of the State address from Governor Mary Fallin. OK Policy and the Together Oklahoma coalition have identified six priorities for the coming session that are practical, politically achievable steps to… Read more [More...]
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.
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By: Gene Perry
January 28, 2015 // Updated: May 2, 2019
What's a "shell bill?" How many steps does it take for a bill to become law? Our 2015 Legislative Primer and "What's That?" glossary can answer these questions and more. [More...]
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.
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By: Gene Perry
January 27, 2015 // Updated: January 27, 2015
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.
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By: Gene Perry
January 26, 2015 // Updated: July 24, 2023
Oklahoma provides partial or full exemptions from ad valorem taxes for various categories of homeowners.
All homesteads (a person’s primary residence) are exempted $1,000 of the assessed value.
Households with gross income under $20,000 are entitled to an additional $1,000… Read more [More...]
Property tax, also known as ad valorem tax, is an annual tax paid by property owners to local governments. Many local government entities are authorized to levy property taxes, including counties, school districts, cities (for restricted purposes), and special districts.… Read more [More...]
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that governs how states provide special education to children with disabilities. IDEA was originally enacted by Congress in 1975 as the Education for Handicapped Children Act, and the most… Read more [More...]
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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.
Gov.… Read more [More...]
Oklahoma’s 2015 Legislative session kicks off today with a State of the State address from Governor Mary Fallin. OK Policy and the Together Oklahoma coalition have identified six priorities for the coming session that are practical, politically achievable steps to… Read more [More...]
What's a "shell bill?" How many steps does it take for a bill to become law? Our 2015 Legislative Primer and "What's That?" glossary can answer these questions and more. [More...]
