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Pension Resources

Blog Posts and Fact Sheets OK Policy Blog Post: Moving new employees into 401(k)s would endanger existing pensions, increase costs to taxpayers (February 2014) OK Policy Blog Post: The pension crisis is over (Oct. 2013) Fact Sheet: Oklahoma Teachers Retirement… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Analysis shows Oklahoma A-F Grades for schools don’t match school performance

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. Today… Read more [More...]

Action Items for Oklahoma: Education

Oklahoma’s students show up at school bringing diverse skills and backgrounds. Some have supportive parents who read to them every night; others are still learning English. Some are provided with the best tutors; others don’t have enough to eat at home. Oklahoma has a duty to teach all of these children. This report recommends action items for Oklahoma to better fulfill that duty... Read more. [More...]

In The Know: Justice Department may require Oklahoma County tax hike to fix jail conditions

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. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Finance secretary warns of possible ‘flat budgets’ amid revenue decline

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. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Teachers Retirement System director fired for granting unapproved severance packages

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. Today… Read more [More...]

Join us for ‘Inequality For All’ screening and discussion

The United States has by far the most unequal distribution of income out of all developed countries. The top 1 percent of earners holds more than 35 percent of the nation’s overall wealth, while the bottom 50 percent controls just… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Fallin puts petition to curb smoking on hold until after her election

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. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Affordable Care Act contractor bringing 477 jobs to Lawton

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. Today… Read more [More...]

Upcoming Event: Oklahoma Women’s Coalition hosts forum on female incarceration

Oklahoma has the highest rate of incarcerated females in the nation – with a rate almost double the national rate. The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition is hosting a forum to explore the issue and possible solutions. The event is free and… Read more [More...]