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
November 19, 2020 // Updated: November 19, 2020
Halloween to blame as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise 'week over week,' White House report states; ‘It Was Hell’: Inside an Oklahoma prison coronavirus outbreak; Vaccine release will bring distribution challenges; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 18, 2020 // Updated: November 18, 2020
'This is all I have': Governor's targeted restrictions on restaurants and bars draws mixed reviews; Confusion, defiance and focus on ‘personal responsibility’ shaped Gov. Stitt’s initial pandemic response; ‘They’ve been following the science’: How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 17, 2020 // Updated: November 17, 2020
As Oklahoma sees record highs for coronavirus infections and hospitalizations, officials implement restrictions; COVID-19: 2,729 new cases, 10 more deaths reported in Oklahoma; Oklahoma House, Senate to require masks in state Capitol; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 16, 2020 // Updated: November 16, 2020
Local hospitals offer COVID-19 care criteria after mayor says respiratory system must be 'in danger of collapse' for admission; Districts face significant staffing issues, forcing them to close schools and send students to distance learning; Pandemic may have slowed evictions in south Tulsa, but new wave may be coming; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 13, 2020 // Updated: November 13, 2020
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...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 12, 2020 // Updated: November 12, 2020
White House task force: COVID-19 in Oklahoma is 'unyielding,' 'unmitigated' and requires 'immediate action'; Stitt: Legislature may need to fund COVID testing in 2021; Epic Charter Schools fallout: Governor says he will work with lawmakers who want audit of Oklahoma Department of Education. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 10, 2020 // Updated: November 10, 2020
‘Nothing off the table’: Oklahoma officials consider new restrictions as coronavirus cases surge; Expiring federal coronavirus funds may pose threat to broad COVID testing in Oklahoma; Rural Oklahomans facing eviction lack legal resources; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 9, 2020 // Updated: November 9, 2020
Oklahoma officials place responsibility on state residents after huge surge in COVID cases; After record-shattering Saturday, state releases no Sunday COVID numbers; Pandemic deaths at Oklahoma nursing homes and other long-term care facilities hits "painful milestone"; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 6, 2020 // Updated: November 6, 2020
Oklahoma hits 1,000 daily coronavirus hospitalizations, hospitals enter new surge plan, state officials continue advocating personal responsibility; Trump Administration says Oklahomans must 'act now' to stem rising tide of COVID hospitalizations; Congressional district five, state questions, voter turnout and more; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
November 5, 2020 // Updated: November 5, 2020
Coronavirus hospitalizations surpass 1,000 in Oklahoma; How Oklahoma voted against criminal justice reform proposed in state question 805; Republicans continue 30-year dominance in state Legislature; [More...]
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Halloween to blame as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise 'week over week,' White House report states; ‘It Was Hell’: Inside an Oklahoma prison coronavirus outbreak; Vaccine release will bring distribution challenges; [More...]
'This is all I have': Governor's targeted restrictions on restaurants and bars draws mixed reviews; Confusion, defiance and focus on ‘personal responsibility’ shaped Gov. Stitt’s initial pandemic response; ‘They’ve been following the science’: How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation; [More...]
As Oklahoma sees record highs for coronavirus infections and hospitalizations, officials implement restrictions; COVID-19: 2,729 new cases, 10 more deaths reported in Oklahoma; Oklahoma House, Senate to require masks in state Capitol; [More...]
Local hospitals offer COVID-19 care criteria after mayor says respiratory system must be 'in danger of collapse' for admission; Districts face significant staffing issues, forcing them to close schools and send students to distance learning; Pandemic may have slowed evictions in south Tulsa, but new wave may be coming; [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...]
