Jessica joined OK Policy as a Communications Associate in January 2018. A Mexican immigrant, she was a Clara Luper Scholar at Oklahoma City University where she obtained a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy. Prior to joining OK Policy, Jessica worked at a digital marketing agency in Oklahoma City. She is an alumna of both the National Education for Women (N.E.W.) Leadership Institute (2013) and OK Policy's Summer Policy Institute (2015). In addition to her role at OK Policy, Jessica serves as a board member for Dream Action Oklahoma in OKC and communications director for Dream Alliance Oklahoma in Tulsa.
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 22, 2021 // Updated: February 22, 2021
Lawmakers: Gov. Stitt’s managed care plan complicates Medicaid expansion funding plan; Teacher vaccines beginning across Oklahoma, while most Tulsa County teachers still waiting for allocations; Oklahomans urged to conserve power as state drops below energy emergency status; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 19, 2021 // Updated: February 19, 2021
Natural gas customers warned to brace for higher utility bills in the coming months; State optimistic about catching up on vaccinations postponed due to wintry weather; Affordable Care Act special enrollment period opens; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 18, 2021 // Updated: February 18, 2021
Winter storm delays thousands of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries, shots in Oklahoma; Order directs utilities to prioritize natural gas and electric services to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the public; Three companies receive Medicaid managed care dental contracts; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 17, 2021 // Updated: February 17, 2021
‘A very good spot’: Budget parameters set by state board; Active coronavirus cases see steep drop in Oklahoma; Oklahoma prepares for possibility of more power outages as winter storms push demand for electricity; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 12, 2021 // Updated: February 12, 2021
Legal challenge filed to prevent state from moving forward with privatizing Medicaid; Teachers, those with comorbidities eligible for vaccines Feb. 22; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 11, 2021 // Updated: February 11, 2021
Stitt executive order, bills target driver license delays; First law signed by Oklahoma governor allows virtual meeting; Walmart, Sam's Club to offer COVID-19 vaccines in Oklahoma; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 10, 2021 // Updated: February 10, 2021
Oklahoma COVID-19 vaccines: Cold prompts temporary changes; state scraps mega-POD plan; Oklahoma County launches portal; Mass COVID vaccination sites in partnership with FEMA on hold; Oklahoma selects 4 private payers to manage Medicaid for $2B, faces legal suit; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 9, 2021 // Updated: February 9, 2021
Managed care push brings a flow of campaign cash and lobbying that is likely to continue; Oklahoma’s jail mortality rate ranks second in nation; Officials hopeful COVID vaccination of Oklahoma teachers will start by end of February; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 8, 2021 // Updated: February 8, 2021
Oklahoma State Medical Association to file legal challenge against state's managed care contracts; Oklahoma follows national trend of lower COVID-19 cases; Leaders: Legislature must focus on COVID-19 recovery; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 5, 2021 // Updated: February 5, 2021
Oklahoma Dental Association comes out against managed Medicaid plan; Despite federal moratorium, thousands of evictions continue in Oklahoma; Number of Oklahomans vaccinated exceeds number of infections; [More...]
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Lawmakers: Gov. Stitt’s managed care plan complicates Medicaid expansion funding plan; Teacher vaccines beginning across Oklahoma, while most Tulsa County teachers still waiting for allocations; Oklahomans urged to conserve power as state drops below energy emergency status; [More...]
Natural gas customers warned to brace for higher utility bills in the coming months; State optimistic about catching up on vaccinations postponed due to wintry weather; Affordable Care Act special enrollment period opens; [More...]
Winter storm delays thousands of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries, shots in Oklahoma; Order directs utilities to prioritize natural gas and electric services to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the public; Three companies receive Medicaid managed care dental contracts; [More...]
‘A very good spot’: Budget parameters set by state board; Active coronavirus cases see steep drop in Oklahoma; Oklahoma prepares for possibility of more power outages as winter storms push demand for electricity; [More...]
Managed care push brings a flow of campaign cash and lobbying that is likely to continue; Oklahoma’s jail mortality rate ranks second in nation; Officials hopeful COVID vaccination of Oklahoma teachers will start by end of February; [More...]
