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Criminalizing homelessness is harmful and ineffective

By: Sabine Brown
March 30, 2024 // Updated: April 1, 2024
Proposals to criminalize homelessness are harmful and counterproductive. Research shows us that the best way to combat homelessness is to increase access to affordable housing. More...

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STATEMENT: Failure of tax cuts is great outcome for Oklahoma

By: Gene Perry
May 25, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement in response to the announcement that there will be no tax cut this session: The failure of every tax cut proposal that was debated this session is a victory for Oklahoma. The Legislature… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma’s personal income tax rate won’t be cut this year

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: May 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...]

Upcoming Event: Ethics, Disasters & Well-Being in Rural Communities, June 1-2

By: Kate Richey
May 24, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
To support current and upcoming professionals, Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Geriatric Education Center are working together through a consortium partnership to enhance the professional practices of health care professionals, aging-care providers, community members, and social service providers.  Their… Read more [More...]

In The Know: House won't hear tax cut agreement, unveils another new proposal

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: May 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...]

STATEMENT: Latest tax plan is desperate effort that hasn't been thought through

By: Gene Perry
May 23, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Oklahoma Policy Institute released the following statement in response to the newest tax cut plan from the House: The latest House plan (details here) is a nakedly political effort to pass anything that can be called a tax cut, even… Read more [More...]

Guest Blog (Steve Ellis): Income tax opponents offer nothing new in the Wall Street Journal

By: David Blatt
// Updated: May 2, 2019
Stephen Ellis, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma. His research areas include philosophy of economics, decision theory, philosophy of mind and ethics. The Oklahoma income tax ‘wars’ have gone national!  The latest… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Fallin making last-ditch effort to pass tax cut bill

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: May 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...]

Graph of the Day: State support for schools has fallen while enrollment rises

By: David Blatt
May 22, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
NOTE: This post has been updated to reflect slightly revised numbers in state aid funding for FY 2008 and FY 2012. The text has been corrected to correspond. The FY 2013 budget agreement announced yesterday provides no increase in state… Read more [More...]

Tax cuts for some, tax hikes for others

By: David Blatt
// Updated: May 2, 2019
Will Oklahoma families pay higher or lower taxes under HB 3061, the tax plan agreed to last week by Governor Fallin and legislative leaders? The answer depends on a number of variables, including household income, family size, and whether or… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Lawmakers announce a standstill budget, no new funding for schools

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: May 22, 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...]

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