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
July 16, 2018 // Updated: July 16, 2018
For Immediate Release
Oklahoma Policy Institute is excited to launch a new project to improve understanding of Oklahoma’s justice system through analysis of public data. Working closely with justice system stakeholders and advocates, Open Justice Oklahoma (OJO) will use cutting-edge… Read more [More...]
By: Gene Perry
July 12, 2018 // Updated: January 19, 2019
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.
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By: Gene Perry
July 10, 2018 // Updated: May 2, 2019
You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or RSS. The podcast theme music is by Zébre. If you have any questions for the OK PolicyCast, topics you’d like us to cover, or people you want us to interview, you can reach us at policycast@okpolicy.org.
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By: Gene Perry
July 6, 2018 // Updated: July 6, 2018
For Immediate Release
Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement on Oklahoma’s federal waiver request to deny SoonerCare coverage for parents and caretakers who don’t report working enough hours every week:
The state’s new proposal to cut off Oklahoma parents who… Read more [More...]
By: Gene Perry
June 27, 2018 // Updated: December 11, 2020
A new report shows the youngest generation of Oklahomans face far-reaching challenges. The state ranks near the bottom in the nation for most measures of child well-being, according to the 2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book released today by the Annie… Read more [More...]
By: Gene Perry
June 26, 2018 // Updated: May 2, 2019
You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or RSS. The podcast theme music is by Zébre. If you have any questions for the OK PolicyCast, topics you’d like us to cover, or people you want us to interview, you can reach us at policycast@okpolicy.org.
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By: Gene Perry
June 22, 2018 // Updated: June 22, 2018
Already a respected, independent source for state policy information, Oklahoma Policy Institute will utilize the KIDS COUNT grant to expand its work for the well-being of children and families.
TULSA — Oklahoma Policy Institute (OK Policy), as of July 1,… Read more [More...]
By: Gene Perry
June 21, 2018 // Updated: June 21, 2018
Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement on the U.S. House’s passage of a harsh and partisan farm bill:
The farm bill approved today in the U.S. House is deeply flawed. This legislation violates the bipartisan history of previous farm… Read more [More...]
By: Gene Perry
June 12, 2018 // Updated: January 19, 2019
You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or RSS. The theme music is by Zébre. The OK PolicyCast is hosted by Gene Perry with production assistance by Jessica Vazquez. If you have any questions for the OK PolicyCast, topics you’d like us to cover,… Read more [More...]
By: Gene Perry
June 6, 2018 // Updated: October 8, 2020
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In addition to state and national races, voters will decide five state questions on November 6th.
State Question 793 –… Read more [More...]