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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.

10/17/2026

🗳️ Still have questions about the two state questions on your November 3 ballot? We've got answers!

Join Oklahoma Policy Institute on Tuesday, October 20, for a FREE, nonpartisan town hall covering State Questions 845 and 847!

📍 Oklahoma City: Attend the town hall in person.
📍 Tulsa: Join the League of Women Voters for an in-person watch party.
💻 Online: Watch the town hall live on OK Policy's YouTube channel.

Make sure you're ready to cast an informed vote on November 3!

🔗 RSVP for either in-person event at the link in the comments!

Don’t be misled: SQ 847 won’t lower your property tax bill. Some homeowners, including seniors, could even pay more if l...
10/16/2026

Don’t be misled: SQ 847 won’t lower your property tax bill. Some homeowners, including seniors, could even pay more if local officials have to raise tax rates to repay bonds for projects voters have already approved.

Oklahomans deserve real relief from rising housing costs. SQ 847 doesn’t deliver it.

⏰ Time is running out! Applications for our Southeast Oklahoma Regional Organizer position close THIS SUNDAY!We’re looki...
10/15/2026

⏰ Time is running out! Applications for our Southeast Oklahoma Regional Organizer position close THIS SUNDAY!

We’re looking for someone passionate about their community and ready to help Oklahomans make their voices heard.

Join our Together Oklahoma team and help build connections, engage communities, and create positive change across Southeast Oklahoma!

📅 Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11:59 p.m.

Apply today at the link below! ⬇️

SQ 847 sounds like property tax relief. But it doesn’t lower your bill.If passed, it would slow the increase in your hom...
10/14/2026

SQ 847 sounds like property tax relief. But it doesn’t lower your bill.

If passed, it would slow the increase in your home’s assessed value. Your taxes will still rise, just slower. Local governments could even raise tax rates to repay bond debts voters have already approved.

Oklahomans need relief from rising housing costs. SQ 847 doesn’t promise it.

Two questions on your ballot. Two NO votes. 🗳️🏠 SQ 847 is being sold as property tax relief, but it won’t lower your bil...
10/13/2026

Two questions on your ballot. Two NO votes. 🗳️

🏠 SQ 847 is being sold as property tax relief, but it won’t lower your bill. It changes how fast assessed values can grow and rewrites protections Oklahoma seniors count on.

⚖️ SQ 845 changes who can serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission and how they’re chosen, removing safeguards that help keep our courts fair and independent.

Take a few minutes to see why we’re urging a NO vote on both, with fact sheets on each state question. 👇 Link in the comments!

10/12/2026

🗳️ What could State Question 847 cost Oklahoma communities?

On the November 3 ballot, SQ 847 would lower property assessment caps, potentially reducing local revenue and bonding capacity over time while limiting communities’ ability to invest in public services and infrastructure.

🎥 What are supporters and opponents saying? Watch our full explainer to learn more!

🔗 Full video linked in the comments!

An informed voter is an empowered voter! 🗳️With Election Day approaching on November 3, now is the time to learn more ab...
10/11/2026

An informed voter is an empowered voter! 🗳️

With Election Day approaching on November 3, now is the time to learn more about the candidates, state questions, and other issues appearing on Oklahoma ballots.

Our 2026 voter information page brings together resources to help Oklahomans prepare for the upcoming election, including information about state questions, important election dates, and how to access your sample ballot.

Make a plan, know what’s on your ballot, and head to the polls informed!

🔗 Explore our voter resources at the link below.

🗳️ Oklahoma's general election is coming up November 3! Are you ready?The deadline to register to vote or update your re...
10/08/2026

🗳️ Oklahoma's general election is coming up November 3! Are you ready?

The deadline to register to vote or update your registration is tomorrow, October 9! Now is a great time to check your registration, review your sample ballot, and make a plan to vote.

In our latest Policy Matters column, OK Policy Executive Director Shiloh Kantz discusses election security and the importance of informed voters.

📖 Read the column and explore our November election guide at the links in the comments!

10/08/2026

🗳️ Oklahoma's general election is November 3! Make sure you're prepared.

Our nonpartisan election guide includes fact sheets on State Questions 845 and 847, important voting deadlines, absentee ballot information, and resources to help you find your sample ballot and polling place.

🔗 Find everything you need at the link below

What happens when a young person enters Oklahoma’s justice system — and what impact can that involvement have on their f...
10/05/2026

What happens when a young person enters Oklahoma’s justice system — and what impact can that involvement have on their future, family, and community?

Join us for Youth Justice System 101 and Its Impact, a free public webinar designed to make the youth justice system easier to understand. The event will begin with a brief presentation on how the system operates, followed by a panel discussion featuring experts with differing perspectives and experiences.

📅 Oct. 8
⏰ 10:30 a.m.–noon
💻 Online

Whether you’re a youth advocate, work alongside young people, or simply want to better understand Oklahoma’s youth justice system, we hope you’ll join us.

Register at the link below.

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