Search Results for: People have the Power

In The Know: Power struggle impacts Veterans Affairs Dept. | More election roundup | More women’s representation in government needed

Posted on by Hana Saad
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more

In The Know: Dealing with inflation | Upcoming interim studies | Investing in our people after the Panasonic decision

Posted on by Kristin Wells
In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support… Read more

The Oklahoma Legislature could have done more to support everyday Oklahomans

Posted on by Oklahoma Policy Institute
Co-authors: Sabine Brown, Infrastructure and Access Senior Policy Analyst; Gabrielle Jacobi, Child Well-Being Policy Analyst / KIDS COUNT Coordinator; Josie Phillips, Policy Fellow; Gabriela Ramirez-Perez, Immigration Policy Analyst; Emma Morris, Health Care and Revenue Policy Analyst — Oklahoma legislators have… Read more

In The Know: Neighbor states poach teachers | Spotlight on missing, murdered Indigenous people | Local trailblazer for food incentive program | More

Posted on by Kristin Wells
Neighboring states poach Oklahoma teachers with higher pay, other incentives; 'Whose daughter is next?' Missing, slain Native people need officials to do more, families say; Oasis Fresh Market becomes local trailblazer for food incentive program;

Nov. 30 event seeks to empower Oklahomans to preserve democracy, create change

Posted on by Miguel Rios
Together Oklahoma, the grassroots advocacy program for the Oklahoma Policy Institute, will host a virtual and in-person event on Nov. 30 designed to support and empower advocates statewide.  People Have the Power: Preserving Democracy Through Participation will be livestreamed starting… Read more

In The Know: Why young, healthy people should get vaccinated | Data inconsistency among school districts | Legislative transparency

Posted on by Jessica Vazquez
COVID public schools' impact: Officials cite lack of consistent data among districts; Watch Now: Data offered for why young, healthy people should get COVID-19 vaccine; The Frontier fact checked claims about unemployment and Oklahoma’s labor shortage;

Weekly Wonk: Economic power of women | A glimmer of hope in the dark | Capitol Update

Posted on by Dave Hamby
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… Read more

In The Know: State mask ban faces federal civil rights inquiry | Schools remain virus hot spots | 170,000 have enrolled in Medicaid expansion

Posted on by Jessica Vazquez
Schools are COVID-19 hot spots in Tulsa County as experts caution that declining hospitalizations don't mean peak is past; Oklahoma City hospitals report no ICU beds available; State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries;

In The Know: Oklahoma opens next groups for vaccine | Power grid issues could have been far worse | More

Posted on by Jessica Vazquez
As caccine supplies increase, Oklahoma opens next groups for COVID-19 shots; WHO recommends against hydroxychloroquine to prevent Covid-19, Oklahoma is stuck with piles of it; Tougher petition drive laws would constrict key citizen right;