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We fight for fair funding, strong public services, and real opportunity for every Oklahoman. Learn more at http://okpolicy.org/

Oklahoma Policy Institute (OK Policy) is a non-partisan independent policy think-tank. It was launched in early 2008, growing out of work that had previously been conducted by the public policy department of Community Action Project of Tulsa County. Our Mission

OK Policy promotes adequate, fair, and fiscally responsible funding of public services and expanded opportunity for all Oklahomans by providing timely and credible information, analysis, and ideas. Affiliations

In our efforts to promote equitable, responsible, and sustainable fiscal and economic policies, OK Policy collaborates with two national networks of state-level policy research organizations, the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI) and the Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN). We also play a leading role in two Oklahoma coalitions. Together Oklahoma is a nonpartisan coalition of businesses, organizations, and citizens coming together to advocate for responsible budget and tax policies. The Oklahoma Assets Network is a diverse coalition of individuals and organizations that promotes measures to help all Oklahomans build stronger financial foundations.

New federal work requirements could put SoonerCare coverage at risk for as many as 173,000 Oklahomans.In this week’s Cap...
09/17/2026

New federal work requirements could put SoonerCare coverage at risk for as many as 173,000 Oklahomans.

In this week’s Capitol Update, Steve Lewis explains what’s changing, who could be affected, and what it could mean for health coverage across Oklahoma.

Read the full article at the link below. ⬇️

ICE partnerships have expanded rapidly across Oklahoma — and the impacts reach far beyond immigration enforcement.287(g)...
09/14/2026

ICE partnerships have expanded rapidly across Oklahoma — and the impacts reach far beyond immigration enforcement.

287(g) agreements can separate families, erode trust in law enforcement, and make our communities less safe.

Learn more in our article, linked below. ⬇️

What would State Question 847 mean for Oklahoma property taxes?Our new fact sheet breaks down the proposal, its history,...
09/13/2026

What would State Question 847 mean for Oklahoma property taxes?

Our new fact sheet breaks down the proposal, its history, and what supporters and opponents are saying — so you can be informed before casting your ballot this November.

🔗 Download the free fact sheet below.

Oklahomans deserve to see how policy decisions connect to their everyday lives — not just hear from leaders when it’s ti...
09/12/2026

Oklahomans deserve to see how policy decisions connect to their everyday lives — not just hear from leaders when it’s time to vote. 🗳️

Read more from OK Policy Executive Director Shiloh Kantz at the link below.

Work should mean dignity. This Labor Day, we’re highlighting how unions and collective bargaining give workers a stronge...
09/07/2026

Work should mean dignity.

This Labor Day, we’re highlighting how unions and collective bargaining give workers a stronger voice on the job — while strengthening Oklahoma businesses and communities.

Read more at the link below.

Corporate landlords have their eye on Oklahoma. 🏠 OKC and Tulsa rank among the most popular U.S. cities for mega-investo...
09/07/2026

Corporate landlords have their eye on Oklahoma. 🏠 OKC and Tulsa rank among the most popular U.S. cities for mega-investor home buying.

New federal protections are a start — now Oklahoma needs to back them up with state action.

Learn more at the link below. ⬇️

When workers have a voice, businesses and communities benefit. Worker empowerment can build stronger workplaces and a st...
09/04/2026

When workers have a voice, businesses and communities benefit. Worker empowerment can build stronger workplaces and a stronger Oklahoma economy.

Read more at the link below.

09/02/2026

The bipartisan Road to Housing Act includes 59 provisions aimed at increasing the nation’s housing supply.

That’s good news for Oklahoma, but many of these reforms will only benefit our state if Oklahoma lawmakers act. They don’t need to wait to address outdated zoning laws, corporate home buying, our broken eviction process, or the shortage of affordable housing.

Now is the time to tell your lawmakers that housing must be a priority. Learn more at the link below.

🏠 A major federal housing bill could bring real benefits to Oklahoma — but only if state lawmakers take action.The new l...
09/01/2026

🏠 A major federal housing bill could bring real benefits to Oklahoma — but only if state lawmakers take action.

The new law creates opportunities to build more affordable homes and address Oklahoma’s growing housing shortage. But federal policy can only go so far. State leaders now need to make sure Oklahoma is positioned to take full advantage of these new tools.

What should lawmakers do next? We break down the opportunities — and the action Oklahoma needs to take.

Read more at the link below. ⬇️

📣 What do you want Oklahoma lawmakers to prioritize?We want to hear from Oklahomans about the issues affecting their liv...
08/29/2026

📣 What do you want Oklahoma lawmakers to prioritize?

We want to hear from Oklahomans about the issues affecting their lives and communities. Take our Legislative Priorities Survey by Aug. 31 and help inform our work in the year ahead.

📝 Take the survey at the link below!

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