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2024 Census data: Oklahoma ranks as 8th poorest state

By: Dave Hamby
September 11, 2025 // Updated: September 12, 2025
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey, released Sept. 11, show that Oklahoma’s poverty rate was 14.9 percent, which means that more than 1 in 7 state residents live in poverty. While the state’s overall poverty rate… Read more More...

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Weekly Wonk September 29, 2013

By: Carly Putnam
September 29, 2013 // Updated: July 25, 2015
The Weekly Wonk is a summary of Oklahoma Policy Institute’s events, publications, blog posts, and coverage.  Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know.  Click here to subscribe to In The Know.… Read more [More...]

In The Know: New survey, over 60 percent of state’s public schools without storm shelter

By: Kate Richey
September 27, 2013 // Updated: September 27, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

Watch This: Debunking Myths About Who Pays Taxes

By: Kate Richey
September 26, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
During the last presidential election, much was made of the fact that nearly half of Americans paid no federal income tax in 2010.  But is it true? A new 4 minute illustrated video from The Urban Institute explains who doesn’t… Read more [More...]

A strategy to combat urban sprawl and fund local services (Guest Post: Greg Burge and Trey Trosper)

By: Guest
September 25, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Greg Burge is an Associate Professor and Trey Trosper is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Economics at the University of Oklahoma. Both are members of the Scholars Strategy Network. This blog post is based on a paper they… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma insurance rates will be 20-30 percent below U.S. average under ACA

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: September 25, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

Growing the supply of primary care providers

By: Tiece Dempsey
September 24, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) many uninsured Oklahomans will have access to health insurance coverage starting in 2014. The influx of newly insured Oklahomans will create a greater demand for health care services.… Read more [More...]

We’re hiring!

By: David Blatt
September 23, 2013 // Updated: September 23, 2013
Oklahoma Policy Institute is seeking to hire two highly-qualified individuals to fill positions for a policy analyst and an outreach coordinator. The policy analyst will conduct research and analysis on a range of policy issues, which may include health care,… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Uninsured Oklahomans tell their stories

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: September 23, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

Weekly Wonk September 22, 2013

By: Tiece Dempsey
September 22, 2013 // Updated: July 25, 2015
The Weekly Wonk is a summary of Oklahoma Policy Institute’s events, publications, blog posts, and coverage.  Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In The Know.  Click here to subscribe to In The Know.… Read more [More...]

In The Know: New Census data shows stagnant incomes, many Oklahomans still in poverty

By: Kate Richey
September 20, 2013 // Updated: September 20, 2013
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

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