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 5, 2020 // Updated: February 5, 2020
Oklahoma Supreme Court nixes redistricting proposal; DOC withdraws demand for $1 billion for prison improvements; Five things to know about the Oklahoma Legislature; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 4, 2020 // Updated: February 5, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
February 3, 2020 // Updated: February 4, 2020
Legislative session begins Monday. Can Stitt keep up the momentum of his first year; Issues to watch when the legislative session begins Monday; A basic breakdown of the issues our legislators will begin debating Monday; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 2, 2020 // Updated: February 7, 2020
During comments in Washington D.C. on Thursday, Gov. Stitt laid out the tenets for his health care plan to counter Medicaid expansion efforts. The plan includes elements that will inevitably draw lawsuits from health care organizations and advocates who fight to protect the rights and coverage of low-income residents. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 31, 2020 // Updated: January 31, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
January 30, 2020 // Updated: January 30, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
January 29, 2020 // Updated: January 29, 2020
Stitt to participate in Medicaid announcement in Washington, D.C.; Terri White resigning as commissioner of mental health; Oklahoma's prison population dips to level not seen since 2009 but remains overflowing; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 26, 2020 // Updated: January 25, 2020
The second session of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature begins in just over a week, and one of OK Policy's top legislative priorities is targeted criminal justice reform to address Oklahoma's incarceration crisis. In her weekly Journal Record column, Executive Director Ahniwake Rose highlighted the need for paid family and medical leave for working Oklahomans. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 24, 2020 // Updated: January 24, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
January 23, 2020 // Updated: January 23, 2020
Gov. Stitt asks federal court to shut down Oklahoma tribes' Class III casino gaming; Oklahoma Corporation Commission considers how tight budget year might impact upgrade efforts; Oklahoma GPT collections fall; [More...]
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Oklahoma Supreme Court nixes redistricting proposal; DOC withdraws demand for $1 billion for prison improvements; Five things to know about the Oklahoma Legislature; [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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
New from OK… Read more [More...]
Legislative session begins Monday. Can Stitt keep up the momentum of his first year; Issues to watch when the legislative session begins Monday; A basic breakdown of the issues our legislators will begin debating Monday; [More...]
During comments in Washington D.C. on Thursday, Gov. Stitt laid out the tenets for his health care plan to counter Medicaid expansion efforts. The plan includes elements that will inevitably draw lawsuits from health care organizations and advocates who fight to protect the rights and coverage of low-income residents. [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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
New from OK… Read more [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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
New from OK… Read more [More...]
