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More hands needed to tackle senior hunger (Guest post: Laura Goldring)

Laura Goldring is CEO and Founder at MaddieLuke, LTD based in Duncan, OK.  An earlier version of this article was posted to LinkedIn. If you have not seen the 2013 documentary, “A Place At The Table,” I strongly encourage you… Read more [More...]

We’re hiring!

OK Policy is seeking an experienced and effective policy analyst to lead our work on economic issues affecting low- and moderate-income Oklahomans. Click here to see the full job description and for information on how to apply. The policy analyst… Read more [More...]

Americans with Disabilities Act is a gift to all Americans (Guest post: Britany Burris)

Britany Burris is a senior at Northeastern State University studying Political Science. She is a Disability rights and Deaf rights advocate here in Oklahoma, and she was a 2014 participant in OK Policy’s Summer Policy Institute. On July 26, 1990,… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Income inequality at all-time high, the benefits of SNAP, and more

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… Read more [More...]

Oklahoma can’t afford ‘baby steps’ on criminal justice reform (Capitol Updates)

Steve Lewis served as Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1989-1991. He currently practices law in Tulsa and represents clients at the Capitol. You can sign up on his website to receive the Capitol Updates newsletter by email.… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Study finds Oklahoma City and Tulsa roads among worst in nation

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. Today In The… Read more [More...]

Oklahoma wants to lead a shift to natural gas-powered vehicles. Is it a good idea?

Derek Wietelman is an OK Policy summer intern. He is an Oklahoma State University student pursuing a double major in statistics and political science, with minors in economics and environmental economics, politics, and policy. Over the past few years, a… Read more [More...]

Please don’t feed the stereotypes

This is an expanded and revised version of an op-ed that ran in The Oklahoman. The Oklahoma Republican Party recently ignited a local and national firestorm with a Facebook post pointing out a so-called irony of signs in national parks… Read more [More...]

Oklahoma’s income inequality is at an all-time high

Chan Aaron is an OK Policy summer intern. He is pursuing an environmental policy degree at The University of Tulsa. He is also a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in philosophy and a veteran of the United… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: Barriers to housing for ex-felons, gendered political offices, and more

What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent events, publications, and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing,… Read more [More...]

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