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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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Upcoming Event: 45th Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Conference, Aug 2-3

By: Kate Richey
July 26, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
The 45th Annual Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Summer Conference is scheduled for August 2-3, 2012 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.  The CareerTech Expo, held in conjunction with the conference, features over 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest… Read more [More...]

In The Know: DHS child welfare reform plan approved

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: July 26, 2012
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. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

Five reasons poverty persists in Oklahoma

By: Kate Richey
July 25, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Poverty has been a part of Oklahoma’s landscape since before statehood.  Early settlers faced enormous odds – drought, food insecurity, and nonexistent infrastructure – and possessed few material resources.  During the Great Depression, the state lost nearly half a million… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Governor to delay decision on Medicaid till after November election

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: July 25, 2012
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. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

That's a Laffer! Top economists unanimously reject that tax cuts will yield higher revenue

By: David Blatt
July 24, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Would an income tax cut foster so much economic growth that tax revenues would actually go up? In other words, can tax cuts pay for themselves?  A new poll of 40 of America’s foremost economic experts was unable to find… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Doctor, two others at medical examiner’s office fired after investigation

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: July 24, 2012
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. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Former State Senator Stipe passed away at 85

By: Kate Richey
July 23, 2012 // Updated: July 23, 2012
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. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: July 20, 2012

By: Kate Richey
July 20, 2012 // Updated: July 25, 2015
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk is dedicated to this week’s events, publications, and blog posts. This week Oklahoma Policy Institute released a new blog post and fact sheet explaining the basics of the state’s… Read more [More...]

In The Know: School officials reeling over less funding than expected

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: July 20, 2012
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. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

Guest Post (Indivar Dutta-Gupta): EITC Even Better for Children than We Thought

By: Guest
July 19, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Indivar Dutta-Gupta is a Policy Advisor for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). This post originally appeared on the Off The Charts blog. We previously showed that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low-income workers lifts more… Read more [More...]

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