Margaret (Maggie) den Harder obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Theology from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Originally from the Pacific Northwest area of Washington state, Maggie has called Tulsa home for the past 8 years. Since living in Tulsa, Maggie has worked in the legal field, higher education administration, and the nonprofit sector as well as actively volunteering in the community. Maggie also recently spent time at the City of Tulsa as a consultant and wrote the content for Resilient Tulsa, an action-oriented strategy designed to better equity in Tulsa. Through her work, community involvement, and personal experiences, Maggie is interested in the intersection of the law and mental health and addiction treatment issues, preventative and diversion programs, and maternal mental health, particularly post-partum depression and post-partum psychosis. While working at Oklahoma Policy Institute as a research intern, Maggie further developed an interest in family dynamics and stability, economic security-related stress, and intergenerational trauma.
By Dale Denwalt
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a $1.50 cigarette fee scheduled to go into effect this month is an unconstitutional tax, setting the stage for another fight over spending at the state Capitol.
The decision strips… Read more [More...]
By Express Newsline
Oklahoma Supreme Court justices considered arguments Tuesday that challenged the constitutionality of four bills passed during this year’s legislative session. That came after unsuccessful efforts to pass it at as a tax. It’s expected to generate $123… Read more [More...]
By Sarah Stewart
OKLAHOMA CITY – Dozens packed the Oklahoma Supreme Court room at the state capitol Tuesday morning to hear challenges against several bills passed in the final days of the legislative session.
Four different bills are being challenged… Read more [More...]
By Matt Trotter
Oklahoma’s annual sales tax holiday is underway, but it may not be as good a deal as you think.
Gene Perry with Oklahoma Policy Institute said a common belief is sales tax holidays mean an overall economic… Read more [More...]
By Yahoo News
‘We are all doing it’: US teacher begs motorists for money for classroom supplies
A teacher in the US has been forced to beg for cash on the side of the road because she does not have… Read more [More...]
By Sean Rowley
During 2017, those associated with higher education – students, faculty, staff, administration – are again on the circling carnival ride of funding cuts followed by tuition hikes.
Earlier this summer, almost all of Oklahoma’s colleges and universities… Read more [More...]
By Justin Wingerter
After meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, Oklahoma’s senators remained uncertain about the prospects of Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
On television and radio this week, U.S. Sen. James… Read more [More...]
By Arnold Hamilton
Is a second American Know-Nothing Party in the offing?
It’s not an idle thought given the release this week of a Pew Research Center poll that found nearly six in 10 Republicans and GOP-leaning independents think colleges… Read more [More...]
By Ben Felder
Democrats flipped two Republican districts in two special elections Tuesday – Michael Brooks beat Joe Griffin in Senate District 44, while Karen Gaddis beat Tressa Nunley in House District 75.
Both seats became vacant this year when… Read more [More...]
By Brigette Waltermire
ENID, Okla. — An Oklahoma Policy institute representative spoke about the state budget Friday at an Enid Noon AMBUCS luncheon.
The Oklahoma Policy Institute is “an independent nonpartisan nonprofit that provides factual information and advocates for fair… Read more [More...]
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