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
February 3, 2019 // Updated: February 3, 2019
This week, Economic Opportunity Policy Analyst Courtney Cullison published an analysis of Oklahoma’s economic ranking in the Prosperity Now Scorecard, which dropped for the third consecutive year. We also released our 2019 Legislative Primer to help veteran advocates and political novices alike stay informed and actively engaged during the upcoming legislative session. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
February 1, 2019 // Updated: February 1, 2019
Newly updated Legislative Primer is your guide to Oklahoma’s 2019 legislative session. State mental health agency requests $164M increase from state lawmakers. 2018 youth voting increased by double-digit percentage points in 3 states. Legislators seek balance for Oklahoma cannabis market regulations. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 31, 2019 // Updated: January 31, 2019
New economic rankings show Oklahoma falling further behind. New Legislature, new look. Stitt wants more funding for parole board, diversion programs. Oklahoma lawmakers could agree on SQ640 change, but action may be up to voters. State leaders more receptive to Medicaid expansion. [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 30, 2019 // Updated: January 30, 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
January 29, 2019 // Updated: January 29, 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
January 28, 2019 // Updated: January 28, 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
January 27, 2019 // Updated: January 27, 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
January 25, 2019 // Updated: January 25, 2019
Gov. Stitt issues his first four executive orders; Oklahoma budget picture brighter, but still "a long way to go"; Key Republican leader in Oklahoma Senate willing to discuss Medicaid expansion; [More...]
By: Jessica Vazquez
January 24, 2019 // Updated: January 24, 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
January 23, 2019 // Updated: January 23, 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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This week, Economic Opportunity Policy Analyst Courtney Cullison published an analysis of Oklahoma’s economic ranking in the Prosperity Now Scorecard, which dropped for the third consecutive year. We also released our 2019 Legislative Primer to help veteran advocates and political novices alike stay informed and actively engaged during the upcoming legislative session. [More...]
Newly updated Legislative Primer is your guide to Oklahoma’s 2019 legislative session. State mental health agency requests $164M increase from state lawmakers. 2018 youth voting increased by double-digit percentage points in 3 states. Legislators seek balance for Oklahoma cannabis market regulations. [More...]
