This week, Economic Opportunity Policy Analyst Courtney Cullison published an analysis of Oklahoma’s economic ranking in the Prosperity Now Scorecard, which dropped for the third consecutive year. We also released our 2019 Legislative Primer to help veteran advocates and political novices alike stay informed and actively engaged during the upcoming legislative session.
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Gene Perry
January 31, 2019 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Whether you are a veteran advocate, a complete novice to Oklahoma politics, or anyone in between, the 2019 Legislative Primer will provide you invaluable information in a concise, user-friendly format.
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There are quite a few reasons to be optimistic about Oklahoma this year. Unemployment is low and the state expects to have a budget surplus this year, the first in quite some time. But despite this good news, too many Oklahomans are still struggling to make ends meet and build a better future for themselves and their families. For the third straight year, Oklahoma has dropped in the Prosperity Now Scorecard rankings. This year, we rank 43rd in the financial health and overall well-being of our residents - that's down from 34th in 2016.
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Steve Lewis
January 28, 2019 // Updated: January 28, 2019
What is it about airplanes and state government? Governor Stitt announced, as one of his first official executive orders last week that he would order the sale of the state airplane. The governor, a pilot and successful businessman doing business…
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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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Download this fact sheet as a printable pdf here.
Read about the rest of OK Policy’s 2019 Legislative Policy Priorities here.
In March 1992, Oklahoma voters approved State Question 640, establishing the requirement that any bill to raise revenue must…
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Communities of color are disproportionately affected by incarceration in Oklahoma. One in every 15 adult Black men in Oklahoma…
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Since 2000, the Legislature has added dozens of new fines and fees for criminal defendants to finance our underfunded…
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Read about the rest of OK Policy’s 2019 Legislative Policy Priorities here.
Oklahoma law provides for a 100 percent deduction from state income tax of any gains from the sale of…
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Download this fact sheet as a printable pdf here.
Read about the rest of OK Policy’s 2019 Legislative Policy Priorities here.
Public defenders play a critical role in our justice system, serving as legal representation to the vast majority of…
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