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Kate Richey
June 29, 2012 // Updated: June 29, 2012
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Illegal is a compelling 6-minute documentary about undocumented American youth. The film was financed, produced, and directed by a diverse team of independent advocates and professionals from across the country. Through a series of interviews, this short film illuminates the…
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David Blatt, Director of Oklahoma Policy Institute, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act:
The Supreme Court ruling to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act is a significant victory…
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John Thompson is a former Oklahoma historian and inner city teacher who is now an education writer focusing on inner city schools.
In June, the Oklahoma Department of Education hosted the Vision 2020 conference to preview the dramatic changes that…
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By:
Gene Perry
June 26, 2012 // Updated: September 30, 2019
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No one would argue that Oklahoma’s business community does not have a major influence on public policy. They benefit from a significant lobbying infrastructure through Chambers of Commerce, extensive personal connections between business leaders and elected officials, and a state…
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In the wake of three consecutive years of steep budget cuts, the number of state employees staffing correctional facilities, inspecting restaurants and nursing homes, serving victims of abuse and neglect, and performing other public functions has declined sharply.
In FY…
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