The November 3rd General Election includes two state questions. In both cases the ballot language is complicated, but we have broken it down and explained the concepts in plain language. Be an inform...

Labor Day arrives each year as the unofficial end of summer. But its history asks us to remember something more important: Our economy's strength depends on the people who do the work. This column ori...

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Shiloh Kantz of the Oklahoma Policy Institute urges policymakers to consider the long-term impact of decisions on Oklahoma's children and future.

Together Oklahoma is asking all Oklahoma residents to share their opinions about the issues and policies that matter most to them and that impact communities statewide.  The online survey (also availa...

Oklahoma voters will head to the polls for a statewide election on August 25, 2026. Here's an overview of what's on the ballot, and you can find your sample ballots and polling place through the Oklah...

The Aug. 25 election is your chance to help shape Oklahoma's future. Before you head to the polls, join the Oklahoma Policy Institute for a free, nonpartisan town hall that will explain the statewide ...

The Aug. 25 election is your chance to help shape Oklahoma's future. Before you head to the polls, join the Oklahoma Policy Institute for a free, nonpartisan town hall that will explain the statewide ...

Shiloh Kantz argues Oklahoma must invest in education, childcare and communities to build the workforce businesses need to grow.

YouTube video by Oklahoma Policy Institute

Together Oklahoma is asking all Oklahoma residents to share their opinions about the issues and policies that matter most to them and that impact communities statewide.  The online survey (also availa...

This page provides information and resources on the Oklahoma minimum wage increase ballot initiative (SQ 832). It will be updated throughout the election cycle.

Lawmakers have passed the buck on raising the minimum wage. Voters are taking matters into their own hands.

The Iran War has significantly raised energy prices. This website provides continually updated tabulations of the additional amounts Americans have paid in higher motor fuel costs due to the war. It a...

SPI offers participants a unique opportunity to become better informed about the most important Oklahoma policy issues, build relationships with their peers and leaders, and prepare for their future s...

Evictions are often referred to as the “ Scarlet E ” because of the enormous and long-lasting negative impact they have on tenants. Landlords use public court records to screen potential tenants and w...

Shiloh Kantz of Oklahoma Policy Institute urges lawmakers to invest in programs that support health, education, and security for all Oklahomans.

H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, delivers tax cuts to the wealthy while reducing federal support for Medicaid, SNAP, education, and communities across Oklahoma.

Oklahoma lawmakers respond to public pressure, not silence. Civic engagement and personal stories influence policy decisions and create lasting change.

Medicaid (aka SoonerCare) doesn’t just insure people — it sustains the hospitals, clinics, and health care providers that care for entire communities. In Oklahoma, billions of Medicaid dollars keep em...

Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, has pre-filed Senate Bill 1381, to be known as the Pretrial Modernization Act of 2026. The bill, if passed, could help curb unnecessary detention in both county jail and Depa...