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Oklahoma legislators to examine child well‑being in 2025 interim studies (Capitol Update)

Last week Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, released the list of approved interim studies for this year’s interim session. With Oklahoma ranking 46th overall for child well-being in the 2025 Annie E. Casey KIDS COUNT Databook, this could be an exciting interim for those interested in providing services to Oklahoma’s children. Interim Study 25-003,

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Weekly Wonk: Oklahoma Highway Patrol withdrawal sparks legal and legislative pushback | We can’t celebrate Medicaid’s legacy without fighting for its future | More

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 The Know. Click here to subscribe to In The Know. This Week from OK Policy

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol withdrawal sparks legal and legislative pushback (Capitol Update)

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton announced that, beginning November 1st, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will stop patrolling interstate highways in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. According to Tipton, the change is intended to enhance statewide service. He also says many additional officers would be needed to continue maintaining patrols on

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