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.
Oklahoma moves to cover funding for clinics as Federal Mental Health Act expires. Lawmakers 'extremely concerned' by Hunter's opioid settlement. Stitt makes first appointment to state Education Board. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt visits Owasso, talks education, criminal justice reform. [More...]
Oklahoma prepares to purge thousands of inactive voters. Governor brings new focus to mental health. Data, or lack of it, gets in the way of criminal justice reform. Rep. Ben Loring: I sent a kid to prison forever. It's time the Legislature reconsider when that option is right for juveniles. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 31, 2019 // Updated: March 31, 2019
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 29, 2019 // Updated: March 29, 2019
Racist graffiti stains Oklahoma Democratic Party HQ. Nearly one in three Oklahoma children have had multiple adverse experiences. One year after the teacher walkout, has education taken a backseat? Stitt requests OMES audit after agency says it needs $16 million. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 28, 2019 // Updated: March 28, 2019
Settlement ends Oklahoma lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. Bill would authorize OTA to raise speed limits to 80 mph. Tax Commmissioner Thomas E. Kemp Jr. dies. Gov. Kevin Stitt recognizes Oklahoma veterans, service members during joint legislative assembly address. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 27, 2019 // Updated: March 27, 2019
Oklahoma reaches $270 million settlement with Purdue and Sacklers in opioid lawsuit. Bill to split OMES IT advances in Legislature. Legislation would redirect TSET funds to rural hospitals. District attorney hangs marijuana trafficking case on testing that college says hasn't been completed on hemp shipment. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 26, 2019 // Updated: March 26, 2019
OK Policy announces that Executive Director David Blatt will be leaving later this year. Oklahoma County jail’s poor design contributes to safety, security issues. Parent Legislative Action Committee launches Public School Week as they advocate for additional funding. Purdue pharma reaches deal to settle Oklahoma opioid case. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 25, 2019 // Updated: March 25, 2019
Suddenly, cost-cutting states turn friendly to teachers. Five things to know about the teacher shortage. Oklahoma Legislature to resume regular workload. Effort underway to release non-violent offenders. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 24, 2019 // Updated: March 24, 2019
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 22, 2019 // Updated: March 22, 2019
'There's a very different environment in the Legislature now': Time may be ripe for criminal justice reform. Lawsuit alleges Washington County judges, indigent defense system effectively ran debtors' prison. Staff exodus only latest problem for jail, sheriff’s office in Nowata County. Oklahoma County sheriff upset with county commisioner over jail criticism. [More...]
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Oklahoma moves to cover funding for clinics as Federal Mental Health Act expires. Lawmakers 'extremely concerned' by Hunter's opioid settlement. Stitt makes first appointment to state Education Board. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt visits Owasso, talks education, criminal justice reform. [More...]
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. [More...]
