Category: COVID-19
COVID-19 Policy Analysis: As our nation confronts the COVID-19 pandemic, OK Policy will be analyzing state and federal policies that impact our state and its residents during this national health emergency. These posts reflect the most current information available at publication, and we will update or publish follow-ups as new information becomes available. To share this page, use the link okpolicy.org/COVID-19
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Future uncertain for Oklahoma’s 2020 Legislative session (Capitol Update)
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COVID-19 crisis shows the need for health care now. Here’s three things lawmakers can do to protect Oklahomans’ health care.
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Providing food security for Oklahoma students who might otherwise go without meals
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Child care plays pivotal role during health crisis
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Oklahoma must take action to help workers who will be hurt by the pandemic
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OK Policy: Oklahoma making mockery of public hearing process
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Protecting employees during uncertain times
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COVID-19: The Legislature should take a break to focus energy on the pandemic
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