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In The Know: Governor unveils first budget proposal; nursing homes push for funding; Oklahoma ranked low for LGBTQ equality…

Stitt pushes flat agency appropriations, modest increase for education, money to savings. Oil and gas group vows to support Gov. Stitt’s state goals. No Time to Read: How the Oklahoma State Legislature does the impossible. Advocates say expanding Medicaid would greatly benefit Oklahoma children. [More...]

In The Know: Session starts today; growth estimate for state budget expected to drop; justice reform agenda announced…

Oklahoma's legislative leaders look for less fighting, more problem-solving in session that starts today. Growth figures for state budget expected to drop. New challenges, including a budget surplus, face the 2019 Legislature. Criminal justice reform coalition announces legislative agenda. [More...]

In The Know: New Legislative Primer; mental health agency requests budget increase; youth voting up by double digits…

Newly updated Legislative Primer is your guide to Oklahoma’s 2019 legislative session. State mental health agency requests $164M increase from state lawmakers. 2018 youth voting increased by double-digit percentage points in 3 states. Legislators seek balance for Oklahoma cannabis market regulations. [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma falls in prosperity rankings; new look for Legislature; Stitt wants funding for parole, diversion…

New economic rankings show Oklahoma falling further behind. New Legislature, new look. Stitt wants more funding for parole board, diversion programs. Oklahoma lawmakers could agree on SQ640 change, but action may be up to voters. State leaders more receptive to Medicaid expansion. [More...]

In The Know: Education Department requests $441 million increase; Senate Republicans want to end 4-day school weeks…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Serving life without parole for drugs; new school enrollment stats; virtual school enrollment soars…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Ethics Commission drops lobbying rule; executions remain stalled; women rise to leadership posts…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. Stitt issues first executive orders; Oklahoma budget picture brighter; Republican leader open to Medicaid expansion…

Gov. Stitt issues his first four executive orders; Oklahoma budget picture brighter, but still "a long way to go"; Key Republican leader in Oklahoma Senate willing to discuss Medicaid expansion; [More...]

In The Know: OK ranks 2nd for Hepatitis C; struggles with literacy; Stitt chooses education secretary…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. New from OK… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Tax revenue lags historic highs; what’s next for public education at the Capitol; OKCPS schools could close…

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. In The News… Read more [More...]

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