By:
Jill Mencke
October 21, 2024 // Updated: December 16, 2024
A new OK Policy report examines Oklahoma's youth justice system and suggests reforms to create impactful and transformative change for youth.
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What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In…
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By:
Steve Lewis
October 17, 2024 // Updated: October 17, 2024
If you look closely, you can find good work being done by many legislators who are working across the aisle to address the state's many needs.
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The 2024 general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. To help Oklahoma voters, OK Policy is sharing some resources and information to help navigate the state's election process and make informed decisions at the polls.
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Oklahoma is one of 39 states where voters have a role in selecting judges. On Nov. 5, 2024, Oklahoma voters will decide whether to retain three Supreme Court justices, three Court of Civil Appeals judges, and six Court of Civil…
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Targeted tax credits can be used as a tool to fight poverty in Oklahoma. The tax system is a critical part of the safety net with more than a third of all public support for U.S. families delivered through tax provisions. Hence, tax credits can drastically decrease poverty.
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When speaking about poverty in Oklahoma, we need to address three things: What is poverty? Who is in poverty? What can we do to help people move out of poverty?
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What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk shares our most recent publications and other resources to help you stay informed about Oklahoma. Numbers of the Day and Policy Notes are from our daily news briefing, In…
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In nominal dollars, this year's Oklahoma budget is the largest in state history. However, in real dollar value, it has lost a lot of its buying power when adjusted for inflation and population growth.
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By:
Steve Lewis
October 9, 2024 // Updated: October 9, 2024
The lengthy study on Oklahoma’s felony murder statute showed that our felony murder statute is not an outlier among the states. But, as witnesses pointed out in the hearing, it is fertile ground for what many would consider entirely legal but horribly unjust results.
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