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
January 22, 2020 // Updated: January 22, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
January 21, 2020 // Updated: January 21, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
January 17, 2020 // Updated: January 17, 2020
Oklahoma pays $1.45-per-hour for prison telemarketing; Committee approves request for state jobs incentive money by company founded by Gov. Kevin Stitt; (Audio) Opioid distributor lawsuit, corrections reform task force, recreational marijuana opposition & more; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 16, 2020 // Updated: January 16, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
January 15, 2020 // Updated: January 15, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
January 14, 2020 // Updated: January 14, 2020
‘Blood on their hands’: Oklahoma sues opioid distributors; Gov. Kevin Stitt gives himself an 'A' for first year; Oklahoma Career Tech seeks to expand training programs for inmates; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 13, 2020 // Updated: January 13, 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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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By: Jessica Vazquez
January 10, 2020 // Updated: January 10, 2020
Shorthanded mental health groups prepare for high caseloads after nation’s largest commutation; Sentencing reform; Stitt aims to slash state regulations by 25%; Fees that tribes pay to state in limbo amid compact dispute; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 9, 2020 // Updated: January 9, 2020
Efforts underway to reform Oklahoma County drug court; Funding education; Officials seek 12% increase in CareerTech funding; Oklahoma lawmaker seeks to strengthen seatbelt laws for 17 and younger; [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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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This week, OK Policy announced a new board member: University of Oklahoma-Tulsa President John H. Schumann, MD. [More...]
Oklahoma pays $1.45-per-hour for prison telemarketing; Committee approves request for state jobs incentive money by company founded by Gov. Kevin Stitt; (Audio) Opioid distributor lawsuit, corrections reform task force, recreational marijuana opposition & more; [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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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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. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions.
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