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
January 8, 2020 // Updated: January 8, 2020
Oklahoma lags behind country in monetary support for higher education; Oklahoma City Council OKs zoning to fight 'food desert'; Cell by Cell: The complete list of people who died in Oklahoma jails in 2020; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 7, 2020 // Updated: January 7, 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
December 22, 2019 // Updated: December 22, 2019
A new report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) shows that under the new law, some of America's biggest and most profitable corporations paid $0.00 in federal income taxes on U.S. income in 2018. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 20, 2019 // Updated: December 20, 2019
More than 30 tribes ‘stand united’ against Gov. Stitt offer to extend ongoing gaming compact negotiations; Medicaid expansion is the deal of the century, but Oklahoma keeps saying no; Recreational marijuana petition, tribal gaming compacts, four-day school weeks & more [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 19, 2019 // Updated: December 19, 2019
Census data shows economic disparities between Oklahoma's metro, rural areas; Board of Juvenile Affairs adopts updated state plan for juvenile detention; Gov. Stitt proposes extending Oklahoma tribal gaming compacts through August; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 18, 2019 // Updated: December 18, 2019
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
December 17, 2019 // Updated: December 17, 2019
State appeals opioid verdict claiming $465 million award is not enough; Civil rights lawsuit claims Oklahoma court discriminates against people with disabilities; Tulsa Public Schools support workers to get 30-cent per hour raise; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 16, 2019 // Updated: December 16, 2019
Task force finds three important gaps in Oklahoma's trauma-informed care offerings; Census: Oklahoma poverty rates slightly declined in 2018; Petition to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma filed; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
December 15, 2019 // Updated: December 14, 2019
The Governor's criminal justice task force is expected to release its recommendations in January and it has the potential to fundamentally alter Oklahoma's justice system. [More...]
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Oklahoma lags behind country in monetary support for higher education; Oklahoma City Council OKs zoning to fight 'food desert'; Cell by Cell: The complete list of people who died in Oklahoma jails in 2020; [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...]
Capitol Insider: Revenue estimate predicts flat state budget; Oklahoma legislators file bills to fight statewide teacher shortage; Higher minimum wage sought for Oklahoma; [More...]
A new report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) shows that under the new law, some of America's biggest and most profitable corporations paid $0.00 in federal income taxes on U.S. income in 2018. [More...]
More than 30 tribes ‘stand united’ against Gov. Stitt offer to extend ongoing gaming compact negotiations; Medicaid expansion is the deal of the century, but Oklahoma keeps saying no; Recreational marijuana petition, tribal gaming compacts, four-day school weeks & more [More...]
Census data shows economic disparities between Oklahoma's metro, rural areas; Board of Juvenile Affairs adopts updated state plan for juvenile detention; Gov. Stitt proposes extending Oklahoma tribal gaming compacts through August; [More...]
