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House limits itemized deductions (The Norman Transcript)

By Janelle Stecklein OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite complaints that it could harm working families trying to deduct mortgage, childcare and student loan expenses from their taxes, Republican House members Monday pushed through a measure capping how much Oklahomans can claim.… Read more [More...]

Republican budget could draw court’s attention (KTUL News)

By David Norris OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KTUL) — Governor Mary Fallin wants more money in the budget. Trouble is, lawmakers can’t do that. At least not in a tax increase kind of way. Last week was the deadline. But Gene… Read more [More...]

Republican States Make the Case Against Trump’s Drug Policy (NBC News)

By Jon Schuppe The Trump administration’s get-tough drug enforcement policy aims to set the tone for the rest of country by projecting a distaste for leniency and an embrace of mandatory minimum prison sentences. But that outlook is becoming more… Read more [More...]

Democratic Norms Are Under Attack, and Not Just by Trump (Governing)

By Alan Greenblatt Like the president, state politicians are playing by new rules and openly trying to undermine critics who threaten their power — whether they’re lawmakers, reporters or voters. In February, a plane flew a protest banner above the… Read more [More...]

Bill now requires cross-state insurers cover Oklahoma mandates (News OK)

By Dale Denwalt The latest version of a bill that lets insurance companies sell policies across state lines requires those plans to include Oklahoma mandates. Senate Bill 478 would free up out-of-state insurers to market here to individual buyers. The… Read more [More...]

Oklahoma school meals programs bring new strategies to fight child hunger

Maggie Den Harder is an intern with Oklahoma Policy Institute and a Masters of Public Administration student at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. In Oklahoma school meal programs are vital to helping children who are food insecure get reliable access to… Read more [More...]

Increasing breakfast in the classroom participation can help kids learn while strengthening school budgets

Maggie Den Harder is an intern with Oklahoma Policy Institute and a Masters of Public Administration student at the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa. Experts agree that a healthy breakfast is crucial for children to grow and learn. However, in… Read more [More...]

Oklahoma’s Budget Crisis (OETA)

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