This post is the first in a series highlighting key bills in several issues areas that we’re following.
Last session, working families saw little in the way of help from the Legislature. As the budget crisis continued, core services suffered…
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By:
Gene Perry
February 7, 2018 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Just a few weeks ago, the Step Up Oklahoma coalition announced their plan for a variety of tax increases and reforms to resolve some of Oklahoma’s long-standing budget problems. Since then, the proposal has attracted support from a broad range…
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Recent good news about gains the national economy – lower unemployment, small declines in the poverty rate, and a booming stock market – is not reflected here in Oklahoma. The 2018 Prosperity Now Scorecard paints a picture of many Oklahoma…
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By:
Gene Perry
January 25, 2018 // Updated: May 2, 2019
With the 2018 legislative session fast approaching, today we released OK Policy’s top policy priorities for the coming year.
OK Policy is committed to supporting fair and adequate funding of public services and expanded economic opportunity for all Oklahomans through…
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OK Policy is committed to supporting fair and adequate funding of public services and expanded economic opportunity for all Oklahomans through research and advocacy. During the 2018 legislative session, we will work to…
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See the full list of our 2018 policy priorities.
Download this fact sheet as a PDF.
Background
In a tax code that provides many breaks for high-income individuals and businesses, Oklahoma offers just three tax credits that help support the…
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See the full list of our 2018 policy priorities.
Download this fact sheet as a PDF.
Background
In Oklahoma, high-interest payday loans are advertised as a way for people who may not have access to traditional forms of credit to…
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See the full list of our 2018 policy priorities.
Download this fact sheet as a PDF.
Background
When our friends and neighbors fall on hard times, a safety net is there to help them get back on their feet. For…
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See the full list of our 2018 policy priorities.
Download this fact sheet as a PDF.
Background
Last year, the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed HB 2132, a bill that would allow the creation of “Prosperity Districts” in the state.…
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Last fall, we told you about new rules issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that would protect payday loan customers from some of the most abusive practices in that industry. These new rules, scheduled to be enforced in mid-2019,…
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