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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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Online Sales Tax: While Rome burns and Congress fiddles, states can act

By: David Blatt
October 30, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
The problem of untaxed Internet sales is gaining new prominence.  As we wait on Congress for a permanent fix, there are actions that Oklahoma can take immediately to create a more level-playing field for our local brick-and-mortar businesses. The Oklahoma… Read more [More...]

In The Know: US Supreme Court rejects Oklahoma personhood appeal

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: October 30, 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. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

Guest Blog (Wade Patterson): SQ 766 provides special treatment to some at the expense of others

By: Guest
October 29, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Wade Patterson is the Garfield County Assessor. For more information on State Question 766, click here As the County Assessor for Garfield County, I’m afraid that the solution to the issue of taxing intangible property being presented to the voters… Read more [More...]

In The Know: New A-F grades show bias against high-poverty schools

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: October 29, 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. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk: October 26, 2012

By: Kate Richey
October 26, 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 at Oklahoma Policy Institute, we gave a run-down of the resources available on our newly redesigned website.  … Read more [More...]

Upcoming Event: 9th Annual Homebuyer Education Conference, October 30th

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: October 26, 2012
The Oklahoma Homebuyer Education Association and The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – Oklahoma City Branch will present the 9th Annual Homebuyer Education Conference – ‘Affordable Housing in Oklahoma.’  The conference is next Tuesday October 30th, in Edmond at… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Oklahoma Board of Education approves A-F report cards

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: October 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. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

In The Know: OCPA to scale back income tax attack in Oklahoma

By: Gene Perry
October 25, 2012 // Updated: October 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. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

What really happened with WIC?

By: Kate Richey
October 24, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
The Oklahoma State Health Department (OSDH) recently terminated Planned Parenthood’s contract to administer a federal program called Women, Infants & Children (WIC).  The notification letter sent to Planned Parenthood does not provide a reason for ending the contract.  Planned Parenthood… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Lawmakers eye performance pay for state workers

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: October 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. You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Today… Read more [More...]

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