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In The Know: Tulsa school closures part of statewide picture of enrollment decline | New immigration processing center opens in Edmond | Oklahoma lawmakers examine child safety ...

Trump to Hold Midterm Political Rally at Choctaw Nation Event Center in Oklahoma: The White House announced Friday that President Donald Trump will hold a political rally in Durant, Oklahoma, which is ...
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OK Policy to host Oct. 20 state questions town hall in Oklahoma City, online (News Release)

Oklahoma voters looking to learn more about two state questions on the Nov. 3 ballot are invited to a free, nonpartisan town ...
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In The Know: Ranchers claim ICE operations are disrupting the cattle industry | Severance agreements with Oklahoma regulatory agency top $300k | SQ 847 explainer video

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story ...
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Weekly Wonk: The cost of cutting SNAP goes beyond the dinner table | Good state policy starts with good information | Legislative interim study highlights risks of SQ 847

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 ...
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In The Know: Oklahoma SNAP enrollment has dropped 20% since last July. What does that mean for local food banks? | Scrutiny grows over Oklahoma AG candidate’s ties to medical ...

Oklahoma SNAP enrollment has dropped 20%. Here’s what it sounds like in local food banks: For months, changes to federal food aid have been unfolding. In Oklahoma, enrollment in the Supplemental ...
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Constitutional Convention

A constitutional convention is a formal meeting where delegates come together to consider changes to a state’s constitution. Delegates are people chosen to represent the state’s residents at the ...
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Weekly Wonk: Entering into 287(g) agreements harms Oklahoma families and communities | Fact Sheet for State Question 845 | The bill always comes due | 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 ...
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In The Know: Mothers, reproductive rights group sue OK officials over abortion ban | Oklahoma is ending a school meal program. Districts are left to figure out how to feed kids ...

In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Inclusion of a story ...
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State Question 845: Changes to Judicial Nominating Commission

State Question 845 would change the rules for Oklahoma’s 15-member Judicial Nominating Commission, which reviews candidates for certain judicial vacancies. It would update geographic representation to ...
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In The Know: Lawmakers seek solutions to lower cost of building homes in Oklahoma | US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting | Latest Census Bureau poverty data ...

Lawmakers seek solutions to lower cost of building homes in Oklahoma: State lawmakers on Tuesday turned their focus to policy ideas to lower the cost of building houses in Oklahoma. Rep. Rob Hall, ...
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Latest Census Bureau poverty data misses state-by-state trends

The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday released new Current Population Survey data showing that programs like SNAP and Medicaid help reduce poverty and improve economic security for families across the ...