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By:
Steve Lewis
October 19, 2026 // Updated: October 19, 2026
Last week, the House Public Safety Committee, chaired by Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell, held an interim study on criminal pretrial procedures, with Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, presenting. Harris said that, with the overcrowded conditions in Oklahoma’s jails and corrections system,…
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What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In…
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By:
Steve Lewis
October 15, 2026 // Updated: October 15, 2026
I recently received the Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau Annual Report for 2025. Generally, a youth who is arrested or referred to authorities for conduct that would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult is first seen by the…
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What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In…
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Oklahoma is one of 39 states where voters have a role in selecting judges. On Nov. 3, 2026, Oklahoma voters will decide whether to retain four Supreme Court justices, one Court of Civil Appeals judge, and four Court of Civil…
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Steve Lewis
October 6, 2026 // Updated: October 6, 2026
Taxes are a topic that will always generate a vigorous discussion. That’s what happened last week when the House Appropriations Finance Subcommittee took up an interim study requested by Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore. Lepak, who won’t be in the Legislature…
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What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In…
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September 30, 2026 // Updated: September 30, 2026
Tax increment financing districts, often called TIF districts, might seem like something only city planners, developers, or accountants need to understand. But communities across the country use TIFs to fund capital projects, and these decisions can shape how public resources…
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