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 11, 2019 // Updated: September 11, 2019
For 2nd straight year, Oklahoma sees increase in number of uninsured; Legislature considers whether to put the teeth back into HB 1017; Speaker McCall appoints Rep. Baker to serve on national education policy organization; State general revenue hits target in August despite gross production tax slide; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 10, 2019 // Updated: September 10, 2019
Current jail employees air grievances at Oklahoma County Jail Trust meeting; Epic Charter Schools wants investigation of state senator, but pro tem says 'no plans for an investigation at this time'; Miami leaders call Inhofe amendment ‘unfair’; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 9, 2019 // Updated: September 9, 2019
Recommendations for commuted prison sentences are up 1,300% and paroles up 41%. So what's changed? Department of Corrections faces psychologist staffing challenges; If Oklahoma expands Medicaid, it seems unlikely the state will operate the program; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 8, 2019 // Updated: September 7, 2019
This week marks the start of a new era in the history of Oklahoma Policy Institute as Ahniwake Rose takes over the helm as Executive Director, succeeding longtime director David Blatt. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 6, 2019 // Updated: September 6, 2019
Oklahoma seeks to address lawyer shortage for abused and neglected children; Honor System: Agency tasked with continuing education of Oklahoma officers takes training ‘on good faith’; Health care working group seeks clarity on Medicaid expansion; More Oklahoma babies surviving to celebrate their first birthday; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 5, 2019 // Updated: September 5, 2019
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
September 4, 2019 // Updated: September 4, 2019
Former Epic teachers sue school over firing, alleging enrollment manipulation; TPS prepares for $20 million budget cut; community engagement events will be part of the process; Commission seeking to fill judicial vacancy; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 3, 2019 // Updated: September 3, 2019
Two OKDPS leaders named in lawsuit retire, Stitt appoints new commissioner; Local Repubs say agencies more accountable; Career tech funding in Oklahoma boosted by $19M; Court must rule before permitless carry petitions are count; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
September 1, 2019 // Updated: August 31, 2019
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...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
August 30, 2019 // Updated: August 30, 2019
Don’t Believe the Hype: Recent justice reforms are working; Medicaid expansion could help address Oklahoma’s surging meth crisis; Latest vaccination rates rise, but exemption rates also increase; Tribes to Gov. Stitt: Acknowledge automatic renewal of gaming compacts before trying to renegotiate; [More...]
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For 2nd straight year, Oklahoma sees increase in number of uninsured; Legislature considers whether to put the teeth back into HB 1017; Speaker McCall appoints Rep. Baker to serve on national education policy organization; State general revenue hits target in August despite gross production tax slide; [More...]
Recommendations for commuted prison sentences are up 1,300% and paroles up 41%. So what's changed? Department of Corrections faces psychologist staffing challenges; If Oklahoma expands Medicaid, it seems unlikely the state will operate the program; [More...]
This week marks the start of a new era in the history of Oklahoma Policy Institute as Ahniwake Rose takes over the helm as Executive Director, succeeding longtime director David Blatt. [More...]
Oklahoma seeks to address lawyer shortage for abused and neglected children; Honor System: Agency tasked with continuing education of Oklahoma officers takes training ‘on good faith’; Health care working group seeks clarity on Medicaid expansion; More Oklahoma babies surviving to celebrate their first birthday; [More...]
Former Epic teachers sue school over firing, alleging enrollment manipulation; TPS prepares for $20 million budget cut; community engagement events will be part of the process; Commission seeking to fill judicial vacancy; [More...]
Two OKDPS leaders named in lawsuit retire, Stitt appoints new commissioner; Local Repubs say agencies more accountable; Career tech funding in Oklahoma boosted by $19M; Court must rule before permitless carry petitions are count; [More...]
