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
September 3, 2020 // Updated: September 3, 2020
White House on COVID-19: Oklahoma's 'university towns' a concern; state drops to No. 9 for test positivity; Without widespread testing, the coronavirus exploded in an Oklahoma prison; 30 days left to be counted in the 2020 census; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 2, 2020 // Updated: September 2, 2020
Virus spike that closed Stillwater schools prompts state push for precautions, but no mandates; Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt still opposes mask mandate; Hofmeister: 'Not acceptable' that so many school districts are failing to require masks; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 1, 2020 // Updated: September 1, 2020
As Oklahoma's deadliest month ends, congressional panel calls out state for lack of mask mandate; More than half of inmates at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center have tested positive for COVID-19; Citizens urged to complete census. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
August 28, 2020 // Updated: August 28, 2020
Democrats criticize Oklahoma governor, call for task force; Dozens of school districts not following COVID mask guidance, officials say; Second outbreak hits OKC facility for federal inmates; A closer look at SQ 802 results dispels myth that Oklahomans voted against their self-interest. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
August 27, 2020 // Updated: August 27, 2020
White House report: Oklahoma in top 10 for coronavirus test positivity; Trump Administration continues push for Stitt to require masks statewide; Oklahoma runoff takeaways: Stephanie bice wins, incumbents fall; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
August 26, 2020 // Updated: August 26, 2020
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
August 25, 2020 // Updated: August 25, 2020
State publishes eight White House coronavirus reports; Oklahoma election: Voters in 50 counties head to polls for runoffs and other elections; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
August 21, 2020 // Updated: August 21, 2020
White House officials push Oklahoma to close bars and mandate masks in private task force document; As state passes 50,000 infections and 700 deaths, experts warn of possible future spikes; Oklahoma falls behind as census deadline looms. [More...]
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Muskogee area becomes a top U.S. hot spot because of infections at prison; We have just one more month to make our census count; [More...]
White House on COVID-19: Oklahoma's 'university towns' a concern; state drops to No. 9 for test positivity; Without widespread testing, the coronavirus exploded in an Oklahoma prison; 30 days left to be counted in the 2020 census; [More...]
Virus spike that closed Stillwater schools prompts state push for precautions, but no mandates; Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt still opposes mask mandate; Hofmeister: 'Not acceptable' that so many school districts are failing to require masks; [More...]
Oklahoma governor extends emergency, ensures new voting rule; Oklahoma in Bottom 10 for Census response [More...]
State publishes eight White House coronavirus reports; Oklahoma election: Voters in 50 counties head to polls for runoffs and other elections; [More...]
