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In The Know: House Dems push public safety funding instead of tax cuts

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...]

Lessons unlearned?

Last week, the House passed HB 1552 by Rep. Mark McCullough, R-Sapulpa. Inspired by Florida’s Medicaid managed care program, the bill would move the entire statewide Medicaid population, including seniors and persons with disabilities who are receiving long-term care, into… Read more [More...]

Extending Medicaid would help Oklahoma veterans

In June 2012, the United States Supreme Court found the Affordable Care Act (ACA) constitutional. However, the ruling allowed the states to decide whether they would accept federal funds to expand Medicaid benefits. Gov. Mary Fallin announced on November 19,… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Hundreds of firefighters rally against pension and workers comp changes

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...]

She works hard for the money (Guest Post: Camille Landry)

Camille Landry is a writer, activist, and advocate for social justice who lives in Oklahoma City. This is part of her “Neglected Oklahoma” series,  focused on Oklahomans who find themselves in a position where the basic necessities of life are… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Lawmakers say more funding for education expected

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...]

The Weekly Wonk: March 17, 2013

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: Justice working group chairs resign, cite disingenuous Governor’s office

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...]

We still don’t know how much SQ 766 will cost (Guest Blog: Michelle Cantrell)

Michelle Cantrell is a tax specialist residing in Tulsa.  Last November, Oklahoma voters approved State Question 766, a constitutional amendment which exempts all intangible personal property from ad valorem taxation. Though the new law seems simple, it creates complex questions… Read more [More...]

Spending limit proposal is a solution in search of a problem

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a proposal, HJR 1011, that would change the state constitution to lower the amount by which legislative appropriations can grow from one year to the next.  After looking at state spending patterns in recent years, it’s… Read more [More...]

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