By:
Steve Lewis
January 1, 2025 // Updated: January 1, 2025
Instead of slashing income taxes and stashing cash away in various holding accounts, the efforts of these legislators could be greatly enhanced if the Legislature would demonstrate to teachers the state values their calling by vastly upgrading teacher salaries.
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By:
Steve Lewis
December 23, 2024 // Updated: December 23, 2024
Incoming Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, finalized his leadership and committee chair appointments last week in preparation for the upcoming legislative session that begins Feb. 3.
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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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Statement from Aanahita Ervin, OK Policy’s Fiscal Policy Analyst:
The Board of Equalization on Friday certified an $8.225 billion estimate of funds for the governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal. Given this is an early estimate, lawmakers should not view…
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By:
Shiloh Kantz
December 19, 2024 // Updated: December 19, 2024
This column originally ran in the Journal Record on May 29, 2024
This legislative session, lawmakers placed great emphasis on budget transparency. It’s been revealing to watch the process unfold, but there are steps lawmakers can take to build on…
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Regional Organizers support OK Policy in the development and implementation of virtual and community-based advocacy actions that further policy goals.
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We know that towards the end of the year you are bombarded with appeals to give to worthy nonprofit organizations who do great work in our state and our communities. In an effort to inject a bit of levity to…
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By:
Annie Taylor
December 17, 2024 // Updated: December 23, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to share some of OK Policy’s most impactful publications of the year. From in-depth reports and thoughtful commentary to data-driven analysis, these highlights reflect our commitment to advancing policies that build a…
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In an opinion piece in the Tulsa World last weekend, Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler appears to find himself again at odds with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) over its interactions with the…
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By:
Dave Hamby
December 13, 2024 // Updated: December 13, 2024
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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