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The Weekly Wonk: March 17, 2013

The Weekly Wonk is a summary of Oklahoma Policy Institute’s events, publications, blog posts, and coverage.  Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know.  Click here to subscribe to In The Know.… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Justice working group chairs resign, cite disingenuous Governor’s office

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. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: March 10, 2013

The Sunday Weekly Wonk is a summary of Oklahoma Policy Institute’s events, publications, blog posts, and coverage.  Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know.  Click here to subscribe to In The… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma AG, OG&E fight Clean Air Act in federal court

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. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

Threats to the Safety Net: Bills affecting low-income Oklahomans

A number of bills targeting safety net assistance to Oklahoma’s poorest families were filed this session. This page provides information and analysis on the policy implications of these bills. Read more. [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: March 3, 2013

The Sunday Weekly Wonk is a summary of Oklahoma Policy Institute’s events, publications, blog posts, and coverage.  Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know.  Click here to subscribe to In The… Read more [More...]

Upcoming Event: Michelle Alexander & ‘The New Jim Crow’ March 6th

The University of Tulsa College of Law will host Michelle Alexander, acclaimed civil rights lawyer, advocate, and legal scholar, on March 6th for the John W. Hager Distinguished Lecture in Law.  The Hager Lecture is held annually in memory of… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Millions at stake for Oklahoma if sequester takes effect

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. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

Let them eat judgment: Legislation targets the poor

[Click here for our permanent page tracking safety net legislation] [Click here for a list of active bills and their status (updated 3/19/13)] A number of bills targeting safety net assistance to Oklahoma’s poorest families were filed this session.  Some… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: February 24, 2013

The Sunday Weekly Wonk is a summary of Oklahoma Policy Institute’s events, publications, blog posts, and coverage.  Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know.  Click here to subscribe to In The… Read more [More...]