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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 pro

viding 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.

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 They don’t need to wait to address outdated zoning laws, corporate home buying, our broken eviction process, or the shortage of affordable housing.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!

Oklahomans should be able to see who is spending money to shape our elections — but gaps in state law can allow major po...
08/28/2026

Oklahomans should be able to see who is spending money to shape our elections — but gaps in state law can allow major political spending to remain hidden from voters.

Greater transparency means voters can better understand who is trying to influence our democracy and make informed choices at the ballot box. 🔎🗳️

Read more about how Oklahoma can bring dark money into the light at the link below.

You can’t arrest your way out of homelessness.A homeless encampment in Norman has been cleared three times in recent mon...
08/27/2026

You can’t arrest your way out of homelessness.

A homeless encampment in Norman has been cleared three times in recent months. But clearing camps doesn’t create housing, make rent affordable, or give people access to the health care and support they need.

If Oklahoma wants to address homelessness, we need more than temporary sweeps — we need real investments in affordable housing and services. Read this week’s Capitol Update at the link below.

Oklahoma voters have rejected SQ 844 and approved SQ 846.For SQ 844, lawmakers now need to use the regular legislative p...
08/26/2026

Oklahoma voters have rejected SQ 844 and approved SQ 846.

For SQ 844, lawmakers now need to use the regular legislative process to address problems with the state’s manufacturing property tax exemption. They should not shift these costs onto schools and local communities.

For SQ 846, the focus is now on accountability. Oklahomans should watch the upcoming legislative session as lawmakers create new voter ID rules. It is important to make sure these changes do not harm eligible voters.

We are not finished with state questions. Two more constitutional amendments will be on the Nov. 3 ballot, including proposals about local property tax revenue and Oklahoma's judicial nominating process.

OK Policy will share fact sheets and other resources soon. Stay tuned or subscribe at okpolicy.org/subscribe

Today’s the day to ask yourself: Would you sign a contract if the most important terms were left blank?SQ 844 and SQ 846...
08/25/2026

Today’s the day to ask yourself: Would you sign a contract if the most important terms were left blank?

SQ 844 and SQ 846 would amend Oklahoma’s Constitution, but neither tells voters exactly what the new rules would be. Key details would be left for lawmakers to decide later.

Don’t sign off on “trust us.” Vote NO on SQ 844 and SQ 846 today.

Polls are open till 7:00 pm tonight — check the OK Voter Portal to find your polling location.

08/25/2026

Would you hand someone a blank check and just hope they use it responsibly?

That’s essentially what SQ 844 and SQ 846 are asking Oklahoma voters to do. Both would change Oklahoma’s Constitution, but neither tells voters exactly what the new rules would be. Instead, key details would be decided later by lawmakers — not by you, the voter.

Don’t sign off on “trust us.” Vote NO on SQ 844 and SQ 846 on August 25.

Learn more about both state questions through the link below.

Election Day is this Tuesday, August 25! 🗳️ Oklahoma voters will weigh in on two statewide questions, and many communiti...
08/24/2026

Election Day is this Tuesday, August 25! 🗳️ Oklahoma voters will weigh in on two statewide questions, and many communities also have primary runoff races, local elections, or local propositions on the ballot.

Make a plan now: check your sample ballot, find your polling place, and get familiar with what you’ll be voting on. Links to the Oklahoma Voter Portal and our August ballot information page are in the comments below.

Before you vote, take a minute to check your ballot! ✅Every registered Oklahoma voter can vote on statewide questions, r...
08/23/2026

Before you vote, take a minute to check your ballot! ✅

Every registered Oklahoma voter can vote on statewide questions, regardless of party affiliation. But additional races and propositions on your ballot will depend on where you live.

Check your sample ballot and polling place through the Oklahoma Voter Portal, then visit our election page for fact sheets and video explainers on the state questions. Links are in the comments below.

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