OK Policy’s Fiscal Policy Analyst Aanahita Ervin spoke with lawmakers about how modernizing the state’s Sales Tax Relief Credit can benefit low- and moderate-income families. Ervin spoke during an Oct. 23, 2024, interim study in the Oklahoma House focused on…
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OK Policy’s Fiscal Policy Analyst Aanahita Ervin spoke with lawmakers about the state’s Sales Tax Relief Credit, which provides targeted fiscal relief to low- and moderate-income families. The Sales Tax Relief Credit has been on the books since 1990, but…
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Steve Lewis
October 23, 2024 // Updated: October 23, 2024
One of the interesting things about living in these times is the re-litigation of matters long thought to be settled. Who would have thought that public school teachers could be required by the state to teach from Bibles that were purchased and delivered to schools with state tax dollars?
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Jill Mencke
October 21, 2024 // Updated: October 21, 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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