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
December 23, 2021 // Updated: December 23, 2021
'Significant number of Tulsans' infected by omicron, according to sewage monitoring effort; Questions raised about conflicts of interest involving Oklahoma Corporation Commission; Hidden fees: What goes into your electric bill from OG&E may surprise you; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 22, 2021 // Updated: December 22, 2021
Oklahoma becomes 49th state to identify omicron COVID-19 variant; Experts offer advice for Oklahomans dealing with grief during holidays; Board advances up to $800 million in bonds for storm-related OG&E ratepayer debt; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 21, 2021 // Updated: December 21, 2021
COVID boosters protect against omicron, but over 60% of eligible Oklahomans haven't gotten one; Child welfare advocates say parents’ right to a jury trial prolongs the time children spend in foster care; Oklahoma’s unemployment rate remains among lowest in U.S.; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 20, 2021 // Updated: December 20, 2021
Oklahoma slow to spend latest round of federal pandemic money; As Some Oklahoma Churches Push Vaccines, Others Sow Misinformation, Doubt; Grading Oklahoma: Oklahoma ranks 1st in heart disease mortality rate in the nation; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 17, 2021 // Updated: December 17, 2021
OSDH: 12,048 active cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma; Lawmaker calls for cost-of-living adjustments for state pensioners; Oklahoma approves OG&E's $760 million cost recovery plan; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 16, 2021 // Updated: December 16, 2021
COVID-19 hospitalizations on five-week rise with data still showing vaccines highly effective at preventing severe illness; As critical race theory stirs national debate, Oklahoma bill seeks to alter teaching of slavery; Oklahoma Sen. Inhofe's influence seen in defense bill, which heads to Biden's desk; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 15, 2021 // Updated: December 15, 2021
A year since Oklahoma's first COVID vaccine was given, health chief reflects on saved lives; Editorial: How much are Oklahomans prepared to pay to fight the feds?; Oklahoma Republican proposes banning 1619 Project from classrooms; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 14, 2021 // Updated: December 14, 2021
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt won't renew hunting, fishing compacts with Cherokee, Choctaw tribe; About 20% of last month’s COVID-19 cases are ‘breakthrough cases,’ health commissioner says; Funding requests signal approaching session (Capitol Update); [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 13, 2021 // Updated: December 13, 2021
Why has Oklahoma ranked last in COVID-19 sequencing for months? Totals mask some recent progress; Oklahoma National Guard leader warns unvaccinated members; Supreme Court sets date with Oklahoma to respond to 40-plus McGirt appeals; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 10, 2021 // Updated: December 10, 2021
Bigler Jobe Stouffer II becomes second man executed in Oklahoma this year; Health commissioner assures Oklahomans that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective after attorney general expresses doubt about the science; Senate redistricting director hired as oil lobbyist; [More...]
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'Significant number of Tulsans' infected by omicron, according to sewage monitoring effort; Questions raised about conflicts of interest involving Oklahoma Corporation Commission; Hidden fees: What goes into your electric bill from OG&E may surprise you; [More...]
Oklahoma becomes 49th state to identify omicron COVID-19 variant; Experts offer advice for Oklahomans dealing with grief during holidays; Board advances up to $800 million in bonds for storm-related OG&E ratepayer debt; [More...]
COVID boosters protect against omicron, but over 60% of eligible Oklahomans haven't gotten one; Child welfare advocates say parents’ right to a jury trial prolongs the time children spend in foster care; Oklahoma’s unemployment rate remains among lowest in U.S.; [More...]
Oklahoma slow to spend latest round of federal pandemic money; As Some Oklahoma Churches Push Vaccines, Others Sow Misinformation, Doubt; Grading Oklahoma: Oklahoma ranks 1st in heart disease mortality rate in the nation; [More...]
OSDH: 12,048 active cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma; Lawmaker calls for cost-of-living adjustments for state pensioners; Oklahoma approves OG&E's $760 million cost recovery plan; [More...]
