At a recent League of Women Voters of Oklahoma forum, I spoke in support of State Question 832, which would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and make sure it keeps up with rising costs. Opponents kept…
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Welcome to this week’s immigration-focused newsletter, where we recap the latest developments on this legislative session’s slate of immigration related bills.
Earlier this month, the Legislature passed a budget, and word is that they are planning to gavel out of…
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Oklahoma’s health care challenges don’t exist in a vacuum. They are the result of policy choices made by state and federal lawmakers — decisions that have consistently treated health care as something to cut back, rather than invest in.
In…
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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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Welcome to this week’s immigration-focused newsletter, where we recap the latest developments on this legislative session’s slate of immigration related bills.
Earlier this month, the Legislature passed a budget and word is that they are planning to gavel out of…
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Public education is the foundation of a strong workforce and equal opportunity. It creates pathways for upward mobility and economic growth. In Oklahoma, however, that foundation is increasingly at risk. While lawmakers claim to prioritize public schools, current legislative efforts…
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By:
Jill Mencke
April 15, 2026 // Updated: April 20, 2026
Correction, 4/20/2026: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the status of HB 1979, which unanimously passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on April 20, 2026.
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At the midpoint of Oklahoma’s current legislative session,…
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By:
Dave Hamby
April 14, 2026 // Updated: June 11, 2026
The promise sounds simple enough: eliminate taxes and let people keep more of what they earn. No property taxes. No income taxes. No April deadlines. More money in your pocket.
But when taxes disappear, everyday life doesn’t stay the same.…
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As the gap between housing costs and wages increases, Oklahoma lawmakers should explore all options to increase housing supply and reduce evictions. Bills that make relatively small changes to Oklahoma’s Landlord Tenant Act — the laws that define the rights…
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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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