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
April 11, 2022 // Updated: April 11, 2022
Legislators have an opportunity to make a down payment on the state’s future; For Pinnell, Oklahoma salesman is 'the job I wanted'; Capitol Notebook: Oklahoma Republicans tout wins; Democrats call it political pandering; [More...]
Tribal health systems need more resources to fight public health emergencies, but there are still long-standing barriers that need to be addressed; Editorial: Top budget legislative leaders embrace true conservative approach; Oklahoma abortion laws would send providers to prison for up to a decade and worsen access for the region; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
March 28, 2022 // Updated: March 28, 2022
Capitol Notebook: What to know about an Oklahoma bill that aims to protect data privacy; ‘These are beautiful children’: Parents of transgender kids worry about future in Oklahoma; Proposal to consolidate Oklahoma's law enforcement agencies heads to House; [More...]
A bill making it easier for Oklahoma landlords to evict renters is moving forward. What we know; Bill to remove state sales tax on groceries advances through second committee; Court fees can criminalize poverty, major study finds; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 10, 2022 // Updated: January 10, 2022
While omicron symptoms are mild for some, COVID is again overwhelming OKC hospital staff, ERs; Oklahoma GOP lawmaker to introduce Texas-style abortion bill; Broadband expansion slow-moving, but 'generational change' is coming; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 7, 2022 // Updated: January 7, 2022
She was charged with manslaughter after a miscarriage. Cases like hers are becoming more common in Oklahoma; Oklahoma hospitals sounding alarms again as capacity strained by omicron, rise in flu cases; Gross state revenue breaks record, Oklahoma's treasurer says; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 6, 2022 // Updated: January 6, 2022
GOP lawmaker proposes bill to ensure doctors serve on Oklahoma Health Care Authority board; State has adequate tests for COVID-19 but not enough treatment options, interim health commissioner says; One year later, Oklahoma delegation largely silent about Capitol attack; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 5, 2022 // Updated: January 5, 2022
Oklahoma reports more COVID-19 cases than peak of summer wave; hospitalizations surging too; Drug overdose deaths on rise in Oklahoma, across U.S.; Medical marijuana patients get scam warning after switch to new licensing software announced; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 4, 2022 // Updated: January 4, 2022
Oklahoma tax cuts take effect Jan. 1. Could more be coming?; Despite spreadsheet splendor, Oklahoma leaders anticipate ‘close to a flat budget’; Oklahoma health officials report a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations; [More...]
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Legislators have an opportunity to make a down payment on the state’s future; For Pinnell, Oklahoma salesman is 'the job I wanted'; Capitol Notebook: Oklahoma Republicans tout wins; Democrats call it political pandering; [More...]
Tribal health systems need more resources to fight public health emergencies, but there are still long-standing barriers that need to be addressed; Editorial: Top budget legislative leaders embrace true conservative approach; Oklahoma abortion laws would send providers to prison for up to a decade and worsen access for the region; [More...]
A bill making it easier for Oklahoma landlords to evict renters is moving forward. What we know; Bill to remove state sales tax on groceries advances through second committee; Court fees can criminalize poverty, major study finds; [More...]
Oklahoma reports more COVID-19 cases than peak of summer wave; hospitalizations surging too; Drug overdose deaths on rise in Oklahoma, across U.S.; Medical marijuana patients get scam warning after switch to new licensing software announced; [More...]
Oklahoma tax cuts take effect Jan. 1. Could more be coming?; Despite spreadsheet splendor, Oklahoma leaders anticipate ‘close to a flat budget’; Oklahoma health officials report a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations; [More...]
