The last weeks of Oklahoma’s legislative session often bring surprises as issues emerge seemingly from nowhere onto legislators’ desks. This year, one May surprise that should have legislators and the public deeply concerned is a a major but poorly-understood overhaul…
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Camille Landry is a writer, activist, and advocate for social justice who lives in Oklahoma City. This is the third article in Camille’s series, “Neglected Oklahoma”, focused on Oklahomans who find themselves in a position where the basic necessities of…
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A little over a month ago we alerted readers to a slew of bills targeting safety net assistance programs for the state’s poorest families and most vulnerable residents. Some of those bills have been amended to be less draconian, some…
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The Oklahoma Department of Human Service’s Practice and Policy Lecture Series will host our very own policy analyst, Kate Richey, on April 25th to discuss Oklahoma’s racial wealth gap in asset building. The free event will take place from noon…
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By:
Gene Perry
April 2, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
A wide-ranging government modernization bill passed in 2011 required all funds disbursed from the State Treasury be sent electronically. A major effect of this provision is that the Oklahoma Tax Commission will no longer send paper checks for tax refunds.…
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Camille Landry is a writer, activist, and advocate for social justice who lives in Oklahoma City. This is part of her “Neglected Oklahoma” series, focused on Oklahomans who find themselves in a position where the basic necessities of life are…
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A number of bills targeting safety net assistance to Oklahoma’s poorest families were filed this session. This page provides information and analysis on the policy implications of these bills.
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By:
Kate Richey
February 27, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
[Click here for our permanent page tracking safety net legislation]
[Click here for a list of active bills and their status (updated 3/19/13)]
A number of bills targeting safety net assistance to Oklahoma’s poorest families were filed this session. Some…
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By:
Guest
February 25, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Paul Shinn is Public Policy Analyst for CAP Tulsa, which helps families succeed through early childhood education and other support programs. He can be reached at pshinn@captc.org
Earlier this month a House committee passed HB 1063, which would suspend most…
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By:
Kate Richey
February 11, 2013 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Some core assets are best described as foundational: health, education, and transportation are critical to our ability to achieve and maintain financial security throughout our lifetime. Health, education, and transportation position us to obtain employment, generate enough income to make…
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