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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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Unnecessary and Unaffordable: The case for curbing Oklahoma’s oil and gas tax breaks

By: David Blatt
October 23, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Oklahoma should eliminate tax breaks for the oil and gas industry that are no longer needed and are threatening the state’s fiscal stability by squeezing out resources for schools, roads, public safety, and other keys to long-term economic growth, according… Read more [More...]

Oklahoma Poverty Profile 2011

By: Kate Richey
October 22, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Poverty in Oklahoma reached a six-year high in 2011, according to data released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau.  The data revealed that more than one in six Oklahomans – and almost one in four children – now live… Read more [More...]

Our new website is live!

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: October 22, 2012
Over the past several months, we’ve been hard at work on a total redesign of our website. Now the new site is live! If you’re not familiar with all of the resources at okpolicy.org, it’s a great time to check… Read more [More...]

In The Know: How Oklahoma came to lead the nation in pre-school access

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

The Weekly Wonk: October 19, 2012

By: Kate Richey
October 19, 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, Oklahoma Policy Institute released our annual guide to state-level poverty statistics, a concise two-page fact sheet highlighting… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Businesses take sides on whether to allow open carry

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: October 19, 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: Governor withdraws support of State Question 762

By: Gene Perry
October 18, 2012 // Updated: October 19, 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: Gov. Fallin leads State Chamber SQ 766 coalition

By: Gene Perry
October 17, 2012 // Updated: October 19, 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...]

Oklahoma’s Poverty Profile 2011

By: Kate Richey
October 16, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Poverty in Oklahoma reached a six-year high in 2011, according to data released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau.  The data revealed that more than one in six Oklahomans – and almost one in four children – now live… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Dept. of Human Services announced new director

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: October 16, 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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