[In The Know] OK Policy endorsing SQ 802, Epic Charter Schools promoting itself with multimillion-dollar advertising campaign

View this email in your browser. In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. The OK Policy staff will take Monday, September 2nd to observe Labor Day.  We'lll be back with a new edition of In The Know on Tuesday! New from OK Policy Oklahoma Policy Institute is endorsing State Question 802. Here’s why: OK Policy’s Board of Directors has voted to officially endorse State Question 802, the initiative petition to expand Medicaid coverage in Oklahoma to low-income adults. OK Policy rarely takes a position on state questions and has done so only twice before. [OK Policy] Don’t Believe the Hype: Recent justice reforms are working: Anecdotal stories about crime should not be the basis of policy, and Oklahoma should continue to pursue evidence-based criminal justice reform to reduce our state’s expensive incarceration crisis. [OK Policy] Medicaid expansion could help address Oklahoma’s surging meth crisis: In 2017, methamphetamine (also known as speed or ice) was one of the main contributors to Oklahoma’s overdose deaths. It’s difficult to recover from methamphetamine addiction — most individuals relapse within their first year of treatment. [OK Policy] In The News Epic Charter Schools promoting itself with multimillion-dollar advertising campaign, plus $9,000 per month shopping mall playground sponsorships: Advertising and marketing efforts to children, parents and potential new hires has persisted even amid new public revelations about the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation’s probe into allegations of embezzlement, obtaining money by false pretenses, racketeering and forgery at Epic. [Tulsa World] Several bills were considered last session to better regulate virtual charter schools, and they could still be taken up again next spring. Latest vaccination rates rise, but exemption rates also increase: The share of Oklahoma kindergartners up to date on all their vaccines rose slightly last year, but the percentage who were granted exemptions from at least one vaccine also increased, according to the latest survey’s preliminary results. It was at least the third straight year that Oklahoma’s overall exemption rate has risen – a trend that has worried contagious disease experts. [Oklahoma Watch] What are the latest vaccination rates for your school? [Oklahoma Watch] Tribes to Gov. Stitt: Acknowledge automatic renewal of gaming compacts before trying to renegotiate: Several tribes have told Gov. Kevin Stitt that he must first recognize that gaming compacts renew automatically before negotiations to change them can begin, according to documents released Thursday. [Tulsa World] Oklahoma’s Native American tribes will not meet next week with Gov. Kevin Stitt to negotiate the tribal gaming compacts because “fundamental differences” still divide the two parties. [The Oklahoman] Petition effort to nullify gun law continues up to Thursday deadline but appears to come up short: Supporters of a petition drive to nullify permitless carry raced to meet their Thursday deadline but appeared likely to have fallen short of securing enough signatures to get a referendum on the ballot. [Tulsa World] A few hours before the deadline, the group said it had 50,000 signatures and hoped to come close with some last-minute additions. [The Oklahoman] What's That? Veto Referendum Alcohol distribution ruling appealed to Oklahoma State Supreme Court: A much-debated alcohol distribution law is headed back to court. An appeal filed Thursday seeks to reverse a ruling by Oklahoma County District Judge Thomas Prince on Aug. 12 that claims Senate Bill 608 violates the state’s constitution. [The Oklahoman] Editorial: For The Children: Oklahoma experienced a severe undercount in 2010. The Census Bureau reported that only 75% of households in Oklahoma responded by mail. An in-person follow-up by Census workers helped to reach some people who do did not respond by mail, but many Oklahomans remained uncounted. [Joe Dorman / CNHI] It will take work to make sure we count every Oklahoman in the 2020 Census. Families of Oklahomans Who Died from Overdoses Rally for Awareness: White crosses lined a fence in front of the Tulsa County Courthouse on Thursday, each one bearing the name of someone who died from a drug overdose. [Public Radio Tulsa] Editorial: State gears up to make sure every Oklahoman is counted in the 2020 census: The constitutionally mandated U.S. census is ramping up for next year, and Gov. Kevin Stitt has created a committee to encourage full Oklahoma participation. An executive order signed last week establishes the Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. [Editorial Board / Tulsa World] Wayne Greene: Gov. Kevin Stitt wants new leadership for the state's system of colleges and universities, but if Glen Johnson is cast as John Blake, then who's Bob Stoops? Gov. Kevin Stitt is publicly trying to push Chancellor Glen Johnson out of the top spot in Oklahoma’s higher education system. [Wayne Greene / Tulsa World] 'It means they haven't forgotten': Greenwood residents hope presidential candidates bring exposure, reinvestment after touring historic district: Within a span of 10 days, the Greenwood District has hosted a pair of Democratic presidential candidates in search of support and enlightenment about an area that was the site of one of the worst displays of race-related violence in American history. [Tulsa World] Editorial: Johnson & Johnson ruling yields profits, questions: In the 24 hours after Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman issued a $572.1 million ruling against Johnson & Johnson for Oklahoma to address an opioid “nuisance,” the company gained $4.9 billion in market value, Attorney General Mike Hunter declared victory and other state leaders wondered whether the Legislature had just been put in a $12 billion bind to fund a multi-decade abatement plan proposed by Hunter in court. [Tres Savage / NonDoc] Norman includes LGBTQ community in non-discrimination protections: Last week, Norman became the first city in the state to pass an ordinance specifically extending non-discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community. [The Oklahoman] Influence of Indian tribes strong and getting stronger: The rising strength of Native American tribes in recent years has yielded huge benefits for the state of Oklahoma and the rest of the nation, and there’s potential for greater gains still. [Journal Record $] Cory Booker visits Norman: ‘Oklahomans are good folk’: Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) brought his campaign to Oklahoma on Thursday, visiting Tulsa and then Norman where he held a rally to discuss America’s criminal justice system, domestic terrorism and hate crimes. [NonDoc] Hoskin establishes At-Large Cherokee Advisory Committee: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an executive order Tuesday establishing an At-Large Cherokee Advisory Committee to better engage the policy perspectives of at-large citizens in Oklahoma and across the United States. [CNHI] Panel: Oil and gas industry in a painful period of adjustment: The future of the oil and gas industry is bright beyond a difficult short-term growing period, but a major adjustment of focus needs to happen, according to a panel of industry professionals. [Journal Record $] Quote of the Day "A conservative estimate of dollars associated with each person counted by the Census is $1,600 annually. For Oklahoma, with our estimated population of about 4 million, that translates to $6.4 billion a year. For every person not counted, subtract $1,600. For every person we can find and accurately report, add that same amount to funding for roads, health care and other resources." - Joe Dorman, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy [CNHI] Number of the Day $9.30 Median hourly wage for workers in Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations in Oklahoma - half of the 158,940 workers in this occupation make less than this hourly wage. [Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics] See previous Numbers of the Day here. Policy Note More kids are getting placed in foster care because of parents' drug use: The number of cases of children entering the foster care system due to parental drug use has more than doubled since 2000, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics. [NPR] You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Connect with Us Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005 Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 794-3944 info@okpolicy.org Unsubscribe

 

 

Oklahoma Policy Institute is endorsing State Question 802. Here's why

View this email in your browser. Dear Friend, We wanted to share the news that OK Policy’s Board of Directors has voted to officially endorse State Question 802, the initiative petition to expand Medicaid coverage in Oklahoma to low-income adults.  OK Policy rarely takes a position on state questions and has done so only twice before, endorsing SQ 780 in 2016 (making simple drug possession offenses a misdemeanor) and opposing SQ 744 in 2010 (requiring Oklahoma to fund education at the regional average). In this instance, the expansion of health insurance coverage proposed by SQ 802 is in solid alignment with the organization’s mission of advancing fiscal responsibility and expanded opportunity for all Oklahomans. We have been actively and passionately engaged through research and advocacy in support of expanding Medicaid ever since the issue first emerged in Oklahoma in 2012. We have written extensively and spoken publicly of the health, economic, and fiscal benefits of maximizing federal dollars to expand coverage. By endorsing SQ 802, we will stand with our longstanding partners, allies, and funders in promoting this nonpartisan effort to expand access to health coverage. We are aware that legislators and Governor Stitt are now working to develop an alternative health care plan. We are committed to being engaged in this process and to carefully reviewing any proposal that might eventually emerge. However, at the current time, SQ 802 is the only option on the table and it is one that meets OK Policy’s core policy objectives of providing comprehensive health care coverage to the full expansion population without creating cumbersome and inefficient barriers to care. We will continue to provide updated information and resources on SQ 802 on our website.  Thank you! David Blatt and the OK Policy Team Connect with Us Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005 Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 794-3944 info@okpolicy.org Unsubscribe

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[In The Know] Restoring the Earned Income Tax Credit is necessary and overdue, Oklahoma lawmakers interested in tax credit to en

View this email in your browser. In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. New from OK Policy Restoring the Earned Income Tax Credit is necessary and overdue: When the Legislature ended Oklahoma’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) refundability in 2016, they reduced an essential tax benefit for over 200,000 Oklahoma families. Families use these refunds to meet basic needs like food and housing, and to pay off traffic tickets, court costs, and other debts. [OK Policy] In The News Expecting labor shortage, Oklahoma lawmakers interested in tax credit to encourage apprenticeships: Oklahoma lawmakers think apprenticeships could help solve a looming worker shortage in the state, and they’re willing to use tax incentives to encourage employers to offer them. Lawmakers heard about South Carolina’s incentive on Wednesday during an interim study. [Public Radio Tulsa] Pot laws to take effect despite questions: More than a year after voters legalized the drug, the vast majority of the state’s permanent and long-awaited medical marijuana laws take effect. State leaders, though, couldn’t agree whether the new laws actually take effect Thursday or Friday. [CNHI News] Nearly three dozen other new laws will also take effect this week. Here's a look at some of the new laws. [The Oklahoman] Unity Bill hits a high note with legislators and advocates. [OK Policy] Rape counts keep rising even as police clear fewer cases: The number of reported rapes and attempted rapes in Oklahoma climbed for the seventh consecutive year in 2018, reaching its highest level in at least 20 years, new data shows. But it’s unclear whether most of the increase came from a rise in sexual violence or a greater willingness to report the crime. [Oklahoma Watch] Gov. Stitt helps state kick off Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete County Committee: Governor Kevin Stitt kicked off the 2020 Census Symposium on Monday, August 26, at MetroTech Conference Center with the announcement of Executive Order 2019-32, which establishes the Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. [Shawnee News-Star] It’s essential that Oklahomans are accurately counted in the 2020 Census. Unfortunately, Oklahoma contains many of the hardest to count Census tracts in the nation. [OK Policy] Pemberton named Legislator of the Year by OSSBA: The Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) recognized Sen. Dewayne Pemberton for his dedication to Oklahoma schools this session by naming him Legislator of the Year. [Muskogee Phoenix] OSBI meets with DA about Epic, OKCPS discusses plan to take on students: Two OSBI agents on Wednesday updated Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater about their progress on the investigation into Epic Charter Schools, the state’s largest virtual charter school system. [The Oklahoman] A number of bills in the most recent Legislative session sought to impose greater oversight for virtual charter schools. [OK Policy] Editorial: Virtual learning oversight: ‘Riding a donkey into the space age’: Earlier this month, I met with three administrators at the Oklahoma State Department of Education  who have been wrestling with accountability issues for virtual and blended schools, especially for-profit charters like Epic Charter Schools. [John Thompson / NonDoc] Oklahoma wins $572 million from opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson: An Oklahoma judge has ruled that drugmaker Johnson & Johnson helped ignite the state’s opioid crisis by deceptively marketing painkillers, and must pay $572 million to the state. [StateImpact Oklahoma] Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $572 million for its role in the opioid crisis. With similar lawsuits across the country, that could be just the beginning. [TIME] Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals probably won’t be writing Oklahoma a check anytime soon, despite a judge’s ruling that the drug companies should pay more than $572 million to help the state recover from an opioid abuse and addiction epidemic. [Journal Record ($)] Signature collection on permitless carry referendum goes to the wire: Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, on Wednesday said he is optimistic but could not say with confidence those seeking to nullify House Bill 2597 had obtained the 59,320 signatures to get the issue on a ballot in 2020. [Tulsa World] Nikki Nice continues efforts to address Oklahoma City’s Ward 7 food desert: Tuesday’s meeting of the City Council included an item from Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice seeking solutions to the lack of fresh food in Northeast Oklahoma City. It resulted in a new ordinance proposal being introduced that could give the City more teeth in addressing Oklahoma City’s food desert on the east side. [Free Press OKC] Upcoming Forum: MAPS 4 – What’s at Stake in OKC Vote: Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt will be the featured guest at a public forum Sept. 17 on the city’s ambitious MAPS 4 proposal that would generate close to $1 billion in public funding – much of it aimed at addressing human-services and neighborhood issues. [Oklahoma Watch] Tulsa City Council delays vote to consider changes to proposed police oversight program: After months of discussions regarding Mayor G.T. Bynum’s proposed police oversight and community engagement program, city councilors Wednesday voted to give themselves more time to craft a final ordinance. [Tulsa World] Tulsa City Council approves breastfeeding resolution: City councilors on Wednesday approved a resolution stating the city’s support for a woman’s right to breastfeed and express milk on public property and in public facilities. [Tulsa World] What do students learn about slavery? It depends where they live: “And so even if you are a person who wants to go deep into the real stuff, sometimes you’re forced to just skim over to get what you need to get done in the time you’re allotted.” said Jordan Dunkerson-Hurst, who teaches American history at Ernest Childers Middle School in Broken Arrow, Okla., a suburb of Tulsa.  [Washington Post] Doctors say new rule will mean sicker immigrants: Doctors and public health experts warn of poor health and rising costs they say will come from sweeping Trump administration changes that would deny green cards to many immigrants who use Medicaid, as well as food stamps and other forms of public assistance. [AP News] The Administration’s new immigration rules are already hurting families – and it’s going to get worse. [OK Policy] Trump's tweets at issue in bid for dismissal of illegal immigration charge in Oklahoma: A defendant in an illegal immigration case is complaining President Donald Trump has made it impossible for him to get a fair trial anywhere in the United States. [The Oklahoman] Trade war leads to new challenges for Oklahoma pecan producers: Oklahoma’s pecan producers expect the largest crop yield in years. But trade tensions with China, the largest buyer of U.S. pecans, could make exporting the product difficult. [KGOU] Horn urges caution on "red flag" laws: U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn said Wednesday that Congress should move cautiously in approving so-called “red flag” laws on gun possession to avoid further stigmatizing people suffering with mental health issues. [The Oklahoman] Hoskin: Time is right to name delegate to Congress: The new principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, Chuck Hoskin Jr., expressed optimism when asked Tuesday about prospects of the tribe becoming the first in the nation to seat its own delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. [Journal Record ($)] Former Muscogee (Creek) Nation principal chief arraigned on federal bribery charge: Former Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief George Tiger was arraigned Wednesday on a bribery charge linked to his work for another tribe. [Tulsa World] Quote of the Day "Beyond the Constitutional mandate requiring the decennial Census for reapportionment, the 2020 Census will be used over the following ten years as a baseline to distribute federal funding from approximately 300 federal programs. These programs impact the state, tribal nations and our local communities in many aspects of our lives including education, healthcare, housing, and transportation among others. If we are not accurately counted, it will place a burden on our state, tribal and local governments as they provide services to larger populations with fewer federal resources.” - Jon Chiappe, Director of Research & Economic Analysis, Oklahoma Department of Commerce [Shawnee News-Star] Number of the Day 11 Number of Oklahoma counties experiencing persistent poverty, or poverty rates greater than 20%, from 1990 to 2015 [Source: U.S. Treasury, CDFI Fund] See previous Numbers of the Day here. Policy Note Employers urged to find new ways to address workers’ mental health: While a diagnosis of cancer might garner sympathy at work and a casserole to take home to the family, an admission of a psychotic disorder might elicit judgment, fear and avoidance among co-workers. And even if such illnesses are not talked about much, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have a mental health disorder, and 1 in 22 adults live with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. [Kaiser Health News] You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail.   Connect with Us Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005 Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 794-3944 info@okpolicy.org Unsubscribe

 

 

[In The Know] Stitt promises health and criminal justice reforms in 2020, Epic allocated $112.96 million as enrollment grows

View this email in your browser. In The Know is your daily briefing on Oklahoma policy-related news. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Click here to subscribe to In The Know and see past editions. New from OK Policy The Administration’s new immigration rules are already hurting families – and it’s going to get worse: Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule that will make it harder for low-income immigrants to legally come to the United States, and more difficult to stay here once they’ve come. [OK Policy] In The News At first Tulsa Chamber State of the State, Stitt promises health, criminal justice reforms in 2020: After running through the accomplishments during his first eight months in office, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt offered a general look at what's to come in 2020 in his first Tulsa Chamber State of the State. [Public Radio Tulsa] Gov. Kevin Stitt said his administration is looking into letting communities vote for higher property taxes to better fund schools without having the increase offset by the state’s funding formula. [Tulsa World] Read our end-of-session summaries to find out what happened at the Capitol in health care and criminal justice reform this year. Stitt creates a committee to assist with Oklahoma's 2020 census count: Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday announced an executive order to create a panel to help officials get an accurate count in the 2020 census. The 20-member Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete Count Committee will issue recommendations on how Oklahoma can receive the most complete and accurate census count. [Tulsa World] Oklahoma has a lot of hard-to-count areas, and we have work to do to make sure we count all of Oklahoma's kids in 2020. Epic allocated $112.96 million as enrollment continues to rise: Epic Charter Schools will receive nearly $113 million in state aid funding this fiscal year as enrollment at the virtual charter school continues to experience rapid growth despite allegations from state investigators that the school embezzled millions in state funds. [The Oklahoman] Several bills were considered last session to better oversee virtual charter schools. Oklahoma on track for new emergency teacher record: As the new school year gets underway, Oklahoma’s teacher shortage persists. The state is on track to set a new record for the number of emergency certified teachers in K-12 classrooms. The State Board of Education has approved over 2,300 emergency teacher certifications as of Aug. 22. The total so far is more than it was at the same time last year, when Oklahoma approved a record 3,038. [KGOU] What's That? Emergency Certification Oklahoma Attorney general Mike Hunter says Johnson & Johnson CEO should 'write a check' instead of filing an appeal: Since a $572 million verdict was announced Monday in Oklahoma’s opioid case, state Attorney General Mike Hunter has been trying to goad Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky into paying the judgment rather than filing an appeal. [The Oklahoman] That money likely won't be available to help stem the state's opioid crisis anytime soon. [The Oklahoman] Shares of Johnson & Johnson rally after smaller-than-expected opioid fine: Shares of Johnson & Johnson rose in early trading Tuesday after an Oklahoma judge ordered to pay a far smaller fine than expected as a result of its involvement in the state’s opioid crisis. [CNBC] Johnson & Johnson’s brand falters over its role in the opioid crisis. [New York Times] Opioid lawsuit echoes this country's legal history with big tobacco. [CBS] Editorial: $572 million verdict in Oklahoma’s opioid case recognizes a monumental human tragedy: The temptation of a $572 million windfall is to celebrate, and it certainly beats losing. But we haven’t lost sight of the fact that the money is compensation for the state’s costs in a horrific crisis. [Editorial Board / Tulsa World] Water leaks into state Capitol Senate chamber during Monday night storm: The state Capitol is undergoing a major restoration, including replacing the roof, in a project that began four years ago and is funded by $245 million in bonds. [Tulsa World] OKC Council passes MAPS 4 package – voters have final say in December: The MAPS 4 package passed the Oklahoma City Council Tuesday in a unanimous vote, although not smoothly. The broad spectrum of project ideas covers some of the city’s most pressing needs as well as some aspirational desires for infrastructure to attract visitors to the city. [Free Press OKC] OKC Council rejects resolution to support permitless carry repeal vote: The Oklahoma City council rejected a measure Tuesday to show support for a statewide vote on permitless carry in Oklahoma. The council vote was five to four. [The Oklahoman] City Council modernizes Civil Rights Ordinance: The City Council passed the amendments on a vote of eight to one, with Ward 6 council member Bill Scanlon voting against. The amendments add further protections for the LGBTQ+ community and modernize the ordinance, which hasn’t been changed since 1996. [Norman Transcript] The city of Norman is seeking residents to serve on Mayor Breea Clark's newly created Inclusive Community Subcommittee of the Human Rights Commission. [The Oklahoman] Tulsa City Council to vote on breastfeeding resolution: The Tulsa City Council is expected to vote on a resolution involving breastfeeding mothers Wednesday night. Breastfeeding in public already protected under Oklahoma law, but the council's resolution would support the right of women to breastfeed where they work and in all public places in Tulsa. [KJRH] Amazon expects to open Tulsa fulfillment center in second quarter 2020: Amazon’s $130 million fulfillment center, 4040 N. 125th East Ave., is expected to open in the second quarter of 2020, the e-commerce company said. [Tulsa World] Postoak takes on national role, encourages Native Americans to pursue medical careers: The Association of American Indian Physicians has named an OSU Medicine student to serve as the first medical student ever appointed as an osteopathic medicine liaison for the Association of Native American Medical Students. [CHNI] Quote of the Day “We now have children who have adverse childhood experiences that are profound. The world outside the classroom impacts the world inside the classroom and teachers are shouldering the brunt.” - State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister on how things other than teacher pay (like large class sizes, under-resourced classrooms, and insufficient support staff) are contributing to the teacher shortage [KGOU] Number of the Day 1,848 Number of dispensary licenses approved by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority as of August 26, 2019. [Source: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority] See previous Numbers of the Day here. Policy Note Your local library may have a new offering in stock: A resident social worker: Esguerra says the idea of bringing social workers into libraries isn't just meant to help librarians; it encourages people in need to take advantage of the services the library-based social workers offer. "Coming to the library is not attached with any stigma, unlike coming to, like, you know, other traditional settings," she explains. "So public libraries really are the best places to reach out to the population and be effective at it." [NPR] You can sign up here to receive In The Know by e-mail. Connect with Us Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005 Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 794-3944 info@okpolicy.org Unsubscribe

 

 

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