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Statement: Even with healthy revenue growth, Oklahoma is a long way from recovery

Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement on the new revenue certifications projecting $612 million growth in what lawmakers may appropriate in next year’s budget: The healthy revenue growth projected by Oklahoma officials gives lawmakers an opportunity to undo some… Read more [More...]

Statement: Bipartisan Farm Bill passage is a win for Oklahoma families

Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement on Congress’s passage this week of a new Farm Bill: OK Policy applauds the U.S. Congress on their passage of the Farm Bill this week. In particular, we say thank you to all… Read more [More...]

Statement: New elected leaders must take a hard look at what keeps Oklahoma from being a ‘top ten state’

Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement on yesterday’s election results: In this year’s elections, one message was clear: Oklahoma voters want a change from the policies of the past eight years that have resulted in severe cuts to our… Read more [More...]

OK Policy adds mental health fellows and policy analyst to launch new initiative

For Immediate Release TULSA, Okla. — With three new hires, Oklahoma Policy Institute has launched the Oklahoma Mental Health Policy Fellowship, a new initiative supported by the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation. The fellowship emerged out of an April 2018… Read more [More...]

New KIDS COUNT Report: Oklahoma missing opportunities to give young adult parents and their kids a boost

TULSA, Okla. — The first years of adulthood are a crucial time in anyone’s life. Many Oklahomans ages 18 to 24 are taking their first steps toward independence, whether they’re in college or just entering the workforce. These are also… Read more [More...]

New Census data shows Oklahoma fell further behind U.S. on poverty and uninsured rate for 2nd consecutive year

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2018 TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma continues to lag behind the nation in helping families get ahead, according to new data from the U.S. Census. In 2017, nearly 1 in 6 Oklahomans (15.8 percent) were living with… Read more [More...]

OK Policy celebrating 10th anniversary with gala dinner

Event on September 13th honors Kris Steele and Sandy Garrett, features New Yorker humorist Ian Frazier. For ten years, Oklahoma Policy Institute has advanced effective public policies through research-based education and advocacy. The organization will celebrate this 10th anniversary with a… Read more [More...]

OK Policy announces Fellowship program focusing on mental health, addiction

  TULSA, OK (July 25, 2018) –Oklahoma Policy Institute, in response to the critical needs in Oklahoma’s mental health care and addiction services, has announced a new fellowship program to prepare early-career professionals to become highly competent advocates for impactful… Read more [More...]

Introducing Open Justice Oklahoma, now hiring

For Immediate Release Oklahoma Policy Institute is excited to launch a new project to improve understanding of Oklahoma’s justice system through analysis of public data. Working closely with justice system stakeholders and advocates, Open Justice Oklahoma (OJO) will use cutting-edge… Read more [More...]

Statement: SoonerCare waiver request is deeply flawed and should be withdrawn

For Immediate Release Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement on Oklahoma’s federal waiver request to deny SoonerCare coverage for parents and caretakers who don’t report working enough hours every week: The state’s new proposal to cut off Oklahoma parents who… Read more [More...]