A Better Path Forward – Report Release and Conversation will be livestreamed via the embedded video above and via OK Policy’s social media channels on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. The event will be archived…
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In the wake of an alarming teacher shortage in Oklahoma, there was an interim study last week in the Senate Appropriations committee requested by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant. The purpose of the study was to look at “qualitative pay” for…
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By:
Dave Hamby
October 24, 2021 // Updated: October 24, 2021
Policy Matters: Medicaid expansion already making a difference; Interim study explores improving probation and parole services (Capitol Update); A Better Path Forward; Oklahomans continuing to go hungry
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By:
Steve Lewis
October 19, 2021 // Updated: October 19, 2021
Rep. J.J. Humphrey, R-Lane, Chair of the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee, is determined to use his background in corrections work to help reform criminal justice in Oklahoma. Before his election to the legislature, the third-term representative worked for…
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By:
Dave Hamby
October 16, 2021 // Updated: October 16, 2021
Policy Matters: Housing stats show state disparities; Interim study examines ways to reduce Oklahoma’s incarceration levels (Capitol Update); Everyone is to blame for spreading misinformation
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By:
Miguel Rios
October 12, 2021 // Updated: October 12, 2021
Thanks to Oklahoma’s expansion of Medicaid coverage, Richard Patterson is able to address several medical and dental health concerns despite being unable to work due to a past injury.
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It’s still early to know if major criminal legal reform is going to be on the legislative agenda for next session. I think there is a sincere desire by legislators to bring Oklahoma’s prison population to a more rational level…
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By:
Dave Hamby
October 9, 2021 // Updated: October 9, 2021
Policy Matters: Reversing Native erasure; Interim study looks at services, resources for troubled children, families (Capitol Update); Save The Date, Oct. 27: A Better Path Forward: OK Policy will be hosting a presentation about improving Oklahoma's budget and tax systems to work on behalf of all Oklahomans.
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By:
Steve Lewis
October 5, 2021 // Updated: October 5, 2021
Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, hosted an interim study in the House Children, Family, and Youth Committee chaired by Rep. Carol Bush, R-Tulsa, last week to look at the feasibility of adding a “Family in Need of Services (FINS)” category to…
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By:
Dave Hamby
October 2, 2021 // Updated: October 2, 2021
Interim study examines how to increase access to expungement (Capitol Update); Policy Matters: A Call for Civility; Government must play a role in fixing child care system
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