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.
Rural hospital network throws support behind Medicaid expansion. Foster parent describes caring for babies addicted to opioids. Fishing for tourism dollars: State to invest up to $500,000 to market trails. OSSAA: Rule on public/private school athletic competition may receive tweaking. [More...]
Court moves Medicaid expansion effort forward. Lobbyist spending nears record levels. OKC Council approves amnesty program for fines and warrants. [More...]
Oklahoma ranks in bottom 10 states in nation for child well-being. Oklahoma high court to hear challenge on Medicaid expansion. Ex-judge to oversee opioid settlement discussion. Amnesty would clear Oklahoma City municipal court dockets, relieve low-level offenders of burdensome costs. [More...]
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Department of Corrections Director Joe Allbaugh abruptly resigns. Medicaid expansion campaign enters informational stage. Oklahoma Supreme Court to hear arguments over Medicaid petition. In Oklahoma, pregnancy for black women can be a matter of life and death. [More...]
Oklahoma's health system among the nation's worst, study finds. Opioid epidemic expert testifies about how Johnson & Johnson impacted crisis. The origin of Oklahoma’s opioids crisis. May general revenue report projects state to finish fiscal year in a 'strong position'. [More...]
More college graduates are choosing to leave Oklahoma. Oklahoma County jail trust elects chairwoman, hears report on jail conditions. Pardon and Parole Board discusses implementing new criminal justice reform law. Marketing expert recommends $285 million marketing campaign to help abate Oklahoma's opioid epidemic. [More...]
Medicaid expansion would cut uninsured rate, keep hospitals open, Oklahoma medical providers say. A boon for the uninsured or a path to financial crisis? Governor orders state entities not to use lobbyists without permission. Economic activity, state revenues grew in May. [More...]
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. [More...]
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Rural hospital network throws support behind Medicaid expansion. Foster parent describes caring for babies addicted to opioids. Fishing for tourism dollars: State to invest up to $500,000 to market trails. OSSAA: Rule on public/private school athletic competition may receive tweaking. [More...]
Court moves Medicaid expansion effort forward. Lobbyist spending nears record levels. OKC Council approves amnesty program for fines and warrants. [More...]
Oklahoma ranks in bottom 10 states in nation for child well-being. Oklahoma high court to hear challenge on Medicaid expansion. Ex-judge to oversee opioid settlement discussion. Amnesty would clear Oklahoma City municipal court dockets, relieve low-level offenders of burdensome costs. [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.
New from OK… Read more [More...]
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. [More...]
Medicaid expansion would cut uninsured rate, keep hospitals open, Oklahoma medical providers say. A boon for the uninsured or a path to financial crisis? Governor orders state entities not to use lobbyists without permission. Economic activity, state revenues grew in May. [More...]
