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
March 25, 2015 // Updated: March 25, 2015
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By: Gene Perry
March 24, 2015 // Updated: May 2, 2019
In a recent press release, Sen. Kyle Loveless (R-Oklahoma City) made some claims about how much Oklahoma might be able to improve teacher salaries through school consolidation. He said, “The state of Oregon has the exact same population as Oklahoma… Read more [More...]
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By: Gene Perry
March 23, 2015 // Updated: March 23, 2015
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By: Gene Perry
March 19, 2015 // Updated: May 2, 2019
In February, the Oklahoma House approved a bill (HB 1749) that would ban payroll deductions for membership dues to any organization that conducts collective bargaining on behalf of public employees. This week the bill was narrowly approved by a Senate… Read more [More...]
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By: Gene Perry
March 18, 2015 // Updated: March 18, 2015
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By: Gene Perry
March 17, 2015 // Updated: March 17, 2015
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2015
State officials have projected that Oklahoma is facing a $611 million budget shortfall for next year. The shortfall comes at a time when this year’s state budget is already $680 million smaller than six… Read more [More...]
Relying on deeper funding cuts to balance the budget would do serious harm to Oklahoma schools, public safety, and economic well-being. Here are 7 feasible and responsible solutions to close the budget hole without damaging our most important services. Read more... [More...]
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