Oklahoma Policy Institute

⏰ Last call, Oklahoma! Today, July 31, is the final day to register to vote for the August 25th election.

If you're not sure whether you're registered, take a minute to check your status on the OK Voter Portal. Already good to go? Now's the time to find your polling location and look over your sample ballot before it's time to vote. 🗳️

Get all the details linked in the comments!

🗳️ Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote for Oklahoma’s Aug. 25 election!

Whether you’re voting in a runoff, local election, or on the two statewide ballot questions, now’s the time to make sure you’re ready.

We’ve got everything you need to know — from key deadlines to voter resources and nonpartisan fact sheets.

🔗 Links below.

🦈 Shark Week only comes once a year — but Oklahoma policy never takes a week off.

Whether you’re a Bill Shark, Datahead, Great Right, Wail Shark, or Pressure Shark, there’s a policy shark for everyone. Tell us which one you are in the comments, then follow for Oklahoma policy updates you can really sink your teeth into.

💡 What if we imagined a better Oklahoma together?

An Oklahoma where no child goes hungry, everyone has access to education that fits their goals, people can rebuild after prison, and families can thrive.

Big ideas are where meaningful change begins. What would you add to the list?

Read our newest Policy Matters column at the link below. 👇

🚀 We once set our sights on the moon. What if we brought that same spirit of bold thinking to Oklahoma?

Instead of asking what to cut, let’s start talking about what we can build together.

Read more at the link below. ⬇️

Some of these are green flags. Some are red flags. And some are just Oklahoma politics.

Unlike the Legislature, our OK Policy Listening Sessions are all about listening. We want to hear about your experiences, what’s working in your community, and what needs to change.

Join us for a free meal, meaningful conversation, and an opportunity to help shape our policy work. We’d love to hear from you!

📍 Learn more and sign up at the link below.

💡 What if we stopped asking what we can cut — and started asking what we can build?

Oklahoma’s biggest challenges won’t be solved by always trying to do more with less. It’s time to think bigger about the future we want to create.

Read more at the link below. ⬇️

💊 Health care should be affordable — not a financial burden.

Nearly 2 in 5 adults are in medical debt, and employer-sponsored family health insurance premiums have increased 47% over the last decade.

This week, we’re joining Families USA to raise awareness about the affordability crisis and encourage Congress to pursue bipartisan solutions that lower health care costs.

📬 Ready to take action? Use the link below to send a message to your members of Congress.

📣 Ready to be heard?

We’re hosting listening sessions across Oklahoma, and we want to hear from you. Your experiences and ideas can help shape a better future for our state.

✔️ $50 stipend for participants ages 16+
✔️ Free refreshments

Find a session near you at the link below.