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
October 19, 2021 // Updated: October 19, 2021
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
October 18, 2021 // Updated: October 18, 2021
Oklahomans may notice a jump in the COVID-19 death toll next week. Here’s why; Blood donation shortages persist nationally, but the situation is improving in Oklahoma; Grading Oklahoma: This state ranks 3rd in prison incarceration rates in the US; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
October 15, 2021 // Updated: October 15, 2021
Gov. Stitt vows state would take legal action against Biden's vaccine mandate; COVID is trending down in Oklahoma, but herd immunity remains elusive, health officials say; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
October 14, 2021 // Updated: October 14, 2021
Policy Matters: Housing stats show state disparities; ‘Instability’: Hundreds of Oklahoma property tax protests leave schools in limbo; Land and millions of dollars for infrastructure are part of a deal to lure a startup electric car maker to Oklahoma; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
October 13, 2021 // Updated: October 13, 2021
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
October 12, 2021 // Updated: October 12, 2021
OB/GYN says vaccine best way for pregnant women to stay out of hospital with COVID-19; Red Cross: Blood supply 'emergency'; several donation events set; Tell The Frontier about your experience with Oklahoma’s ‘Back to Work’ incentive program; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
October 5, 2021 // Updated: October 5, 2021
Watch Now: COVID-19 has killed more than twice as many people in U.S. than 10 flu seasons, Saint Francis official says; Oklahoma judge blocks 2 abortion laws, allows 3 others; State announces $8 billion for 1,600 'critically needed' highway projects over eight years; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
October 4, 2021 // Updated: October 4, 2021
'We’ve turned many rural communities into kill boxes.' COVID death rates higher in rural areas; Gov. Stitt still supports banning mask mandates in public schools despite pandemic's classroom upheaval; Free dental clinic sees fewer patients, more taking advantage of Medicaid expansion; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
October 1, 2021 // Updated: October 1, 2021
Oklahoma school test scores drop during pandemic; Study: Police kill more people in Oklahoma than any other state; Column: What happened to the money that was supposed to go to local mental health programs?; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 30, 2021 // Updated: September 30, 2021
State is past COVID delta surge but still has work to do vaccinating more Oklahomans; As Lawmakers Prepare for Redistricting Special Session, What You Need to Know; Lawmakers study potentials of public work program partnership; [More...]
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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...]
Oklahomans may notice a jump in the COVID-19 death toll next week. Here’s why; Blood donation shortages persist nationally, but the situation is improving in Oklahoma; Grading Oklahoma: This state ranks 3rd in prison incarceration rates in the US; [More...]
Gov. Stitt vows state would take legal action against Biden's vaccine mandate; COVID is trending down in Oklahoma, but herd immunity remains elusive, health officials say; [More...]
Policy Matters: Housing stats show state disparities; ‘Instability’: Hundreds of Oklahoma property tax protests leave schools in limbo; Land and millions of dollars for infrastructure are part of a deal to lure a startup electric car maker to Oklahoma; [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...]
