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 30, 2019 // Updated: April 30, 2019
Oklahoma drawing more people from other countries than other states. Health, political realities pushing Oklahoma Republicans on Medicaid. Oklahoma House Democrats offer $8.5B budget proposal. Legislators, educators debate viability of four-day school weeks. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
April 29, 2019 // Updated: April 29, 2019
Conservative sentiment changing on Medicaid expansion. Lawmakers determined to increase school funding but wrestle with how to designate it. Budget talks to decide if teachers get pay raises. Boost in funding could be coming for Higher Education. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
April 28, 2019 // Updated: April 28, 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. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
April 23, 2019 // Updated: April 23, 2019
In his first veto, Gov. Stitt rejects citizen involvement. Pressure mounts to expand Medicaid in Oklahoma. Lawmakers Want Oklahoma Health Care Authority to Use Debt Collectors in More Cases. Bill pushing schools away from four-day week being wrapped into teacher-raise measure. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
April 21, 2019 // Updated: April 21, 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. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
April 19, 2019 // Updated: April 19, 2019
Medicaid expansion may become ballot initiative, according to policy group, lawmaker. Oklahoma Election Board purges 91,000 from voter rolls. Troubled Oklahoma County jail could be operated by private company under plan being considered. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
April 17, 2019 // Updated: April 18, 2019
Criminal justice reform advocates: 'Stop prison growth'. Is Alabama a cautionary tale for Oklahoma? AG assigns interim board of directors to handle city, county Purdue settlement funds. Number of Oklahoma farms down, acreage of farmland remains flat. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
April 16, 2019 // Updated: April 16, 2019
Oklahoma lawmakers address high black maternal death rate. Stitt taps Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Military. Stitt abandons effort to force shift of dollars into classrooms. What will it cost to rebuild Oklahoma's schools? [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
April 15, 2019 // Updated: April 15, 2019
Medicaid expansion in focus at forum. Study reaffirms Oklahoma's doctor shortage. Corrections department cancels contracts with halfway houses. More than 250 state legislative bills hit the recycling bin on deadline day. [More...]
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Oklahoma drawing more people from other countries than other states. Health, political realities pushing Oklahoma Republicans on Medicaid. Oklahoma House Democrats offer $8.5B budget proposal. Legislators, educators debate viability of four-day school weeks. [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...]
