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State Question 801: Allow Building Fund Revenue for School Operations

State Question 801 will be on the ballot on November 6, 2018. Download this fact sheet as a PDF or download all five State Questions as a single PDF. Visit our 2018 State Questions and Elections page for more information on Oklahoma ballot measures and elections. … Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Future of medical marijuana; been down so long; budget committee chairs appointed

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: Report states DHS failing children in foster care, state disputes findings; future of medical marijuana in OK…

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. [NOTE: In The… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Legislators sent packing; school leaders win primaries; voters reward pro-education candidates…

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. [There are less… Read more [More...]

In The Know: 6 of 7 ‘Platform Caucus’ lose runoff; election features closes calls, landslides; Kevin Stitt bests Mick Cornett…

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. [Monday is the… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Remedies to teacher shortage; no specific threats to election system; runoff tests teacher’s political movement…

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. [There are less… Read more [More...]

In The Know: School choice group opposes teacher candidates; “ill-conceived” Medicaid rule; historic primary runoff…

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. [There is one… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: State budget still recovering; 10 years for misdemeanor; back to school with Rob Miller…

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: State budget still in recovery; Marsy’s Law questions; most expensive Gov. race in state history…

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...]

In The Know: More growth in nonaccredited teachers; Fallin touts economic gains; marijuana rules go forward…

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...]