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Weekly Wonk: Gov.’s statements on income tax are short-sighted | Oklahoma must address affordable housing crisis | Capitol Update | More

Weekly Wonk, Aug 27 * Eliminating income tax would be short-sighted, ignore realities of governing * Oklahoma must address affordable housing crisis * Housing town halls in Ada, Edmond * Legislative priorities survey * Capitol Update [More...]

In The Know: State ed board raises TPS accreditation status; superintendent warns district: ‘Do not test me’ | Gov. speaks about tribal sovereignty, school vouchers | More

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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Oklahomans invited to share input on addressing the state’s affordable housing crisis

To help raise awareness of the state’s affordable housing crisis, the Oklahoma Policy Institute and its grassroots advocacy program Together Oklahoma will be hosting town halls for residents to share how the lack of affordable housing impacts them and their… Read more [More...]

In The Know: TPS Superintendent Deborah Gist to step down amid accreditation dispute with state superintendent | Expanding broadband in rural areas | More

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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Students going to court for school infractions | Residents saddled by pre-trial costs, fines, fees | Rep. Martinez to resign Sept 1 | More

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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: Private school vouchers | Evidence-based immigration policy reform | State question process | Capitol Update

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. calls for special election for HD 39 | Grand jury takes up Swadley’s scandal | Capitol Update

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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. emphasizes ‘local control’ for Tulsa Public Schools | Affordable housing in Edmond | Back to school with private school vouchers

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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Okla. National Guard at Mexico border | Canoo approved for up to $100M of state incentives | Supreme Court and the separation of church and state | More

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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk: FY 2024 budget misses opportunities | Protecting the state question process | Community voices make better policy

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]