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
August 18, 2025 // Updated: August 21, 2025
This column originally appeared in The Journal Record on August 6, 2025
Oklahoma prides itself on being lean and self-reliant, living within its means while others spend recklessly. But the numbers tell a different story. In truth, billions in federal… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
August 1, 2025 // Updated: August 21, 2025
Behind "The One Big Beautiful Bill" is a carefully engineered blueprint to fast-track tax cuts for the wealthy, while paying for them by snipping the ropes of the social safety net for our working poor. The deceptive part is that these cuts won't take effect until after next year's midterm elections. That's not a coincidence. It's a calculated move. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
July 3, 2025 // Updated: July 5, 2025
On July 3, 2025, H.R.1 — also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — cleared both chambers of Congress and now heads to the President’s desk for final approval.
Statement from OK Policy’s Executive Director Shiloh Kantz:
Today’s… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
June 5, 2025 // Updated: June 5, 2025
In government, just like in nature, everything rolls downhill. And when budget cuts start cascading downwards, it’s not the mountaintop that feels the hit – it’s the town in the valley. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
May 19, 2025 // Updated: May 19, 2025
Make no mistake: The latest tax cut push announced by Gov. Stitt and legislative leaders has nothing to do with sound policy. It's about power — and protecting a political legacy at the expense of Oklahoma's future. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
May 2, 2025 // Updated: May 2, 2025
This column originally appeared in The Journal Record on April 23, 2025
Imagine you’re saving money in case your roof starts leaking during a storm. One day, instead of fixing the roof, you decide to hand that money to someone… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
April 14, 2025 // Updated: November 18, 2025
Oklahomans pay among the least in taxes when compared to folks from other states. And we get what we pay for - or in this case don't pay for. While our taxes are low, so is our quality of life when stacked up against other states. You don't have to look hard to find neighbors who are suffering. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
February 24, 2025 // Updated: April 24, 2025
This column originally ran Feb. 5, 2025 in The Journal Record
During his State of the State address, the governor again pitched plans to cut – and eventually eliminate – Oklahoma’s personal income tax. This so-called “path to zero” is… Read more [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
February 14, 2025 // Updated: February 14, 2025
Not every act of courage will make the history books, and that’s okay. What matters is that you take action. You show up. You decide not to stay silent in the face of injustice. Because when you take that step, I promise others will follow. And when enough of us find our courage, we will tip the balance toward change. [More...]
By: Shiloh Kantz
January 3, 2025 // Updated: January 3, 2025
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to set our sights on building a brighter future for Oklahoma—a future where every child, every family, and every community has the opportunity to thrive. [More...]
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This column originally appeared in The Journal Record on August 6, 2025
Oklahoma prides itself on being lean and self-reliant, living within its means while others spend recklessly. But the numbers tell a different story. In truth, billions in federal… Read more [More...]
On July 3, 2025, H.R.1 — also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — cleared both chambers of Congress and now heads to the President’s desk for final approval.
Statement from OK Policy’s Executive Director Shiloh Kantz:
Today’s… Read more [More...]
Make no mistake: The latest tax cut push announced by Gov. Stitt and legislative leaders has nothing to do with sound policy. It's about power — and protecting a political legacy at the expense of Oklahoma's future. [More...]
This column originally appeared in The Journal Record on April 23, 2025
Imagine you’re saving money in case your roof starts leaking during a storm. One day, instead of fixing the roof, you decide to hand that money to someone… Read more [More...]
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to set our sights on building a brighter future for Oklahoma—a future where every child, every family, and every community has the opportunity to thrive. [More...]
