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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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In The Know: Governor and AG respond to Pardon and Parole Board allegations

By: Kate Richey
August 10, 2012 // Updated: August 10, 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: DA acuses parole board of violating law, releasing prisoners early

By: Kate Richey
August 9, 2012 // Updated: August 9, 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...]

Federal aid to Oklahoma under the ax in Ryan budget plan

By: David Blatt
August 8, 2012 // Updated: May 1, 2019
Without new revenue, federal deficit reduction efforts will lead to devastating cuts in federal support for education, transportation, law enforcement, the social safety net,  and other state and local programs, according to a new report from the  Center on Budget… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. Fallin to speak at Republican National Convention

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: August 8, 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...]

Faulty Structures: Report puts spotlight on threats to states' fiscal stability

By: David Blatt
August 7, 2012 // Updated: May 2, 2019
This session, the Oklahoma legislature debated a slew of proposals to cut and, in some cases, eliminate Oklahoma’s personal income tax. While some proposals were revenue-neutral, doing away with tax credits and deductions to offset cuts to the top marginal… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Gov. Fallin calls for audit of veterans affairs department

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: August 7, 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...]

Fall 2012 student internship with OK Policy

By: Gene Perry
August 6, 2012 // Updated: August 6, 2012
OK Policy is looking for one or two students for a paid part-time internship during the fall 2012 semester. Students would be expected to work between 8 and 15 hours over one to three days per week, depending on their… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Fallin approves far fewer parole bids than her predecessor

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: August 6, 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: August 3, 2012

By: Kate Richey
August 3, 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 OK Policy discussed a survey by Governor Fallin that shows Oklahoma businesses value improved education funding over… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Agency says Medicaid expansion could save state $47M

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: August 3, 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. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

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