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Dozens of businesses, non-profits, churches and other organizations call for halting tax cut­­­

“Poor state fiscal policy choices are undoing much of the hard work of our philanthropic sector, businesses, Native nations, non-profit organizations, and faith community to support and improve education, health care, social services, and other critical areas.” ... Read More [More...]

In The Know: ‘I will die in prison for a nonviolent crime’

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. A … Read more [More...]

In The Know: Proposed OKPOP museum back on Legislature’s agenda

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. Supporters… Read more [More...]

See our Summer Policy Institute video preview, and apply by May 26!

[youtube id=”wGpaUmSHRNM” mode=”normal”] Apply by May 26th for this year’s Summer Policy Institute! Click here to learn more and apply. Video credits: Footage by Sam Stalcup and Kara Joy McKee. Edited by Amina Benalioulhaj, Bread & Roses Media. Voiceover by… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Key sentencing reform bill on way to Governor’s desk

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. Judges… Read more [More...]

Will this be Oklahoma’s next education reform controversy?

A recent pattern in Oklahoma education policy has been major education reforms passed in earlier years becoming highly controversial just as they are about to go into effect. A strong pushback from parents and educators has led to the rollback… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Primary tenets of historic 1990 Oklahoma education bill not being met

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. At… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Legislature looks at more funding cuts to fill budget hole

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. Lawmakers … Read more [More...]

Voting Information and Resources

Oklahoma State Election Board Home Page Find your Polling Place 2014 Oklahoma Election Results (State Election Board) 2014 Election Resources (OK Policy) League of Women Voters Vote 411 Voter Information (Register to Vote, Request Absentee Ballot, Early Voting, etc.) Election… Read more [More...]

Yes, most Oklahomans don’t want a tax cut

OK Policy recently commissioned a scientific poll that showed a majority of Oklahoma voters oppose going forward with a tax cut at a time when the state is looking at a $611 million budget shortfall and lawmakers are planning more… Read more [More...]