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In The Know: King Day statement; more than 2,800 bills filed; private auditors recommend modest reforms to agencies…

Late raises given by some agency heads added over $800,000 to state payroll; Stitt sets sights on budget, balancing spending versus saving; Stitt puts hold on public safety pick; and much more... [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: A new okpolicy.org; dismantling education gains; a message for Governor Stitt; & 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. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

In The Know: A look at bills filed for 2019; making SQ 780 retroactive; business interests brief new lawmakers…

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: Thousands could lose Medicaid; a message for Gov. Stitt; Fallin leaves unfulfilled record requests…

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: How Oklahoma abandoned class size limits; parent groups join forces; voter registration tops 2.1 million…

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: Gov. Stitt inaugurated; push to end agency boards; new judge advocates sentencing reform…

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: 13k could lose Medicaid coverage; 7th inmate this year dies in OK County jail awaiting treatment; governor, other new officials take office today…

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. In The News… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Addressing the mental health crisis; Oklahoma’s budget outlook; a needed boost for working families; & 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. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Federal employees filing unemployment; drug court participation down; Ethics Commission sues over unpaid late fees…

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: How to improve mental health in Oklahoma; restoring the EITC; state revenue up, but low oil prices threaten…

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...]