Category: Press Releases & Statements

Statement: Let us honor Martin Luther King by continuing his work

Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement to commemorate 2019 Martin Luther King Day: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored today for his inspirational leadership challenging segregation, white supremacy, and poverty. He was a champion for all Americans who… Read more [More...]

State Budget Summit to feature ‘genius grant’ recipient, state leader panels on budget and child issues

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2019 As the 2019 Oklahoma legislative session nears, a new governor and many newly elected lawmakers are preparing to take on the challenge of funding Oklahoma’s core services. On January 24th in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma… Read more [More...]

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...]