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2023 Census data: Oklahoma ranks as sixth poorest state

By: Oklahoma Policy Institute
September 12, 2024 // Updated: September 12, 2024
Lawmakers have options to improve Oklahomans’ well-being, access to prosperity Data from the Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey released Sept. 12 show that Oklahoma’s poverty rate was 15.9 percent, which was the nation’s sixth highest. The national poverty rate… Read more More...

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Could we run out of water?

By: Amanda Marcott Thottunkal
January 29, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
This post is by OK Policy intern Amanda Marcott Thottunkal. Amanda is pursuing a Masters in Public Administration at the University of Oklahoma. Oklahoma City drinking water supplies are at record lows, and NewsOK recently reported that water rights could… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma Health Department braces for federal cuts

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: January 29, 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...]

The 2013 Legislative Primer is your guide to Oklahoma’s lawmaking process

By: Gene Perry
January 28, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Where do bills come from? How many make it into law? Who makes up Governor Fallin’s cabinet? How does the committee process work, and who leads which committee? As the 2013 Oklahoma Legislative session gets underway, our fully-updated and redesigned… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Barresi seeks 37.7 million in supplemental school funding

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: January 28, 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...]

Turning 5: Our greatest blog hits

By: David Blatt
January 24, 2013 // Updated: January 24, 2013
As we prepare to celebrate OK Policy’s fifth anniversary, we’ve gone back and selected our top five greatest hits from our blog. The winners, selected by staff, all generated strong traffic and buzz, and exemplify our efforts to apply careful… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Governor to seek another tax cut, more money for mental health treatment

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: January 24, 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...]

Guest Blog (Shelley Cadamy Munoz): As good as it gets

By: Guest
January 23, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Shelley Cadamy Munoz, a Tulsa resident, is the adoptive mother of three children. This post first appeared on her blog on January 20, 2013 and is reposted with permission. Usually when I write, I try to come up with some… Read more [More...]

Action Items for Oklahoma: Creating a 21st Century tax system

By: David Blatt
January 22, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
A new issue brief released today is the first of a seven part series by OK Policy to propose public policy action items for Oklahoma. These recommendations are aimed at improving the shared prosperity of all Oklahomans while maintaining a… Read more [More...]

Action Items for Oklahoma: Tax Reform

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: May 2, 2019
This is the first of a seven part series by Oklahoma Policy Institute to propose public policy action items for the state of Oklahoma. These recommendations are aimed at improving the shared prosperity of all Oklahomans while maintaining a fiscally responsible state budget. Read more. [More...]

In The Know: Workers’ comp topic of bill flurry

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: January 22, 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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