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Legislature poised to limit access to mammograms, prostate screenings, immunizations & more

While the new federal health law has expanded consumer guarantees for minimum health benefits, Oklahoma is poised to move in the opposite direction. Embedded in an ‘interstate compact’ bill to allow out-of-state insurers to sell policies in Oklahoma is a… Read more [More...]

Guest Blog (June Olsen): How do veteran's programs in Oklahoma measure up?

June Olsen double majored in economics and educational psychology at the University of Washington and currently works as a writer on all things education. Benefits for veterans are an essential component of our country’s military program. Of course, there are… Read more [More...]

Summer student internship opportunity with OK Policy

OK Policy is looking for students for a paid part-time or full-time internship during the Summer of 2012. Students will be expected to work between 15 and 40 hours per week, depending on their schedules and availability.  The position will… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: April 20, 2012

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk is dedicated to this week’s events, publications, and blog posts. This week OK Policy released a 10-minute video of highlights from a recent forum of Oklahoma economists, economic developers,… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Leadership worried low natural gas prices could hit the state budget

In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

Upcoming Event: An Improvement Plan for OKDHS Child Welfare Services

The next installment of the Practice and Policy Lecture Series, sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS), will present Oklahoma’s plan to improve child welfare services.  On Friday April 20th, Deborah Smith, Director of OKDHS Children… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Key lawmaker says tax cut still likely, though smaller than proposed

In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

The Graduation Gap: Many students of color attend, but don’t complete college

The share of Oklahomans with a college education has lagged behind the national average for decades and in the last twenty years we’ve fallen even further behind.  Partly to blame is our lackluster college completion record.  Oklahoma has one of… Read more [More...]

Four ways to find free tax help

The deadline to file your federal income tax return (April 17th) is fast approaching.  The Internal Revenue Service offers free tax help by computer, telephone, and in person.  Free tax preparation sites sponsored by community organizations and staffed by volunteers… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: April 6, 2012

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk is dedicated to this week’s events, publications, and blog posts. This week we released a new report explaining why plans to cut the income tax are threatening tax benefits… Read more [More...]