Shiloh Kantz was named OK Policy's Executive Director in October 2022 following a national search. She first joined the organization in February 2010 serving in roles that included Director of Operations and Development, Deputy Director, and Interim Executive Director. Shiloh is a Rockwood Leadership Institute 2023 National Leading from the Inside Out Fellow, a member of the State Priorities Partnership Steering Committee, and a member of VEST, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities to achieve positions of power and influence for women leaders in the workplace. Prior to joining OK Policy, she worked as a controller for an Oklahoma small business group. She is a wife, mother of three, and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
By: Shiloh Kantz
September 9, 2026 // Updated: September 9, 2026
Three out of four Oklahoma voters didn’t vote in June’s primary. In the August runoff, four out of five stayed home. With so many not participating, blaming voters alone misses the point. Oklahomans should ask: What are we doing, or… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
September 4, 2026 // Updated: September 4, 2026
Labor Day arrives each year as the unofficial end of summer. But its history asks us to remember something more important: Our economy’s strength depends on the people who do the work.
This column originally appeared in the Journal Record… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
September 3, 2026 // Updated: August 25, 2026
Oklahoma voters this election cycle have been bombarded with outrageous political mailers, turning elections into a contest of sensational attacks — and it’s time we demand something simple: if someone spends thousands to influence our votes, we deserve to know… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
July 13, 2026 // Updated: July 15, 2026
It’s easy to look at Oklahoma’s challenges and feel discouraged. Our public schools struggle for resources. Too many families struggle for basic needs. Rural communities fight for hospitals and essential services. Too often, political division overshadows the real solutions we… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
April 24, 2026 // Updated: May 18, 2026
At a recent League of Women Voters of Oklahoma forum, I spoke in support of State Question 832, which would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and make sure it keeps up with rising costs. Opponents kept… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
April 2, 2026 // Updated: June 11, 2026
Statement from OK Policy Executive Director Shiloh Kantz:
A state budget deal announced on April 1 raises a few eyebrows, but the real concern to Oklahoma taxpayers isn’t the timing — it’s the process.
Once again, legislative leaders are keeping… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
March 25, 2026 // Updated: March 25, 2026
Note: This op-ed is available for re-publication. Please credit Shiloh Kantz of the Oklahoma Policy Institute as author. If there are any questions, please contact OK Policy Communications Director Dave Hamby
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A county official in rural Oklahoma recently told… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
January 29, 2026 // Updated: January 29, 2026
The Oklahoma legislative session begins this Monday, and with it comes a familiar mix of hope, frustration, and fatigue. Over the next four months, lawmakers will debate hundreds of bills that could shape our schools, jobs, and communities. Too often,… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
September 18, 2025 // Updated: September 18, 2025
For decades, administrations of both parties have recognized that trustworthy data is the backbone of effective governance. The current presidential administration has broken from that tradition, taking a dangerous step backwards. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
September 1, 2025 // Updated: September 5, 2025
Our children need stability, vision, and leaders truly committed to their futures, not chaos driven by political self-interest. Now is the time for Oklahomans to demand that our state senators and representatives use their power to hold him accountable. [More...]
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Three out of four Oklahoma voters didn’t vote in June’s primary. In the August runoff, four out of five stayed home. With so many not participating, blaming voters alone misses the point. Oklahomans should ask: What are we doing, or… Read more [More...]
It’s easy to look at Oklahoma’s challenges and feel discouraged. Our public schools struggle for resources. Too many families struggle for basic needs. Rural communities fight for hospitals and essential services. Too often, political division overshadows the real solutions we… Read more [More...]
Statement from OK Policy Executive Director Shiloh Kantz:
A state budget deal announced on April 1 raises a few eyebrows, but the real concern to Oklahoma taxpayers isn’t the timing — it’s the process.
Once again, legislative leaders are keeping… Read more [More...]
The Oklahoma legislative session begins this Monday, and with it comes a familiar mix of hope, frustration, and fatigue. Over the next four months, lawmakers will debate hundreds of bills that could shape our schools, jobs, and communities. Too often,… Read more [More...]
