Under the leadership of the Legislative & Outreach Director, the Regional Organizer provides structured leadership in the development and implementation of community-based advocacy actions that further policy goals identified by OK Policy, and works closely with Together Oklahoma (TOK) chapters, the grassroots advocacy arm of Oklahoma Policy.
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By:
Guest
July 20, 2021 // Updated: July 19, 2021
The passage of Medicaid expansion and opening up of enrollment in June are positive steps in improving Oklahoma’s ranking as 41st in the nation for adult mental health.
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By:
Steve Lewis
July 19, 2021 // Updated: July 19, 2021
Gov. Stitt’s new Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest attended last Monday’s Pardon and Parole Board meeting and publicly addressed its members. Her remarks were encouraging. Regarding criminal justice reform, she told the board that incarceration isn’t necessarily the best…
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By:
Lstrom
July 18, 2021 // Updated: July 17, 2021
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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Related factsheet: ARPA and Child Well-Being in Oklahoma (May 2021)
From school and child care closings to economic disruptions, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed many gaps within our state’s systems that support children and families. As we look toward recovery, it…
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By:
Steve Lewis
July 12, 2021 // Updated: July 12, 2021
The citizens who organized, advocated, and voted for Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma saw a major milestone achieved on July 1 when the new law that was placed into the constitution by voters last year went into effect. Now anyone aged…
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By:
Dave Hamby
July 11, 2021 // Updated: July 10, 2021
Turning the tide on evictions: Using federal aid, support to reduce Oklahoma’s eviction crisis; The human cost of evictions; A look at corrections-focused interim studies (Capitol Update)
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Evictions are lower than they were before the pandemic, but Oklahomans still experience housing insecurity at alarming rates
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It’s always interesting to see the interim study requests made by legislators. The studies are a good opportunity for legislators to learn more and educate others about issues they care about. The House requests that caught my eye were by…
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By:
Dave Hamby
July 4, 2021 // Updated: July 3, 2021
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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