| With less than a month to go until the next Legislative session starts, Oklahomans are already starting to focus on next year's state budget. We are, too! That's why we want you to join us for OK Policy's 2022 State Budget Summit, which will shine a light on the state's fiscal outlook for the coming year. Now in its eighth year, our State Budget Summit brings together state and local officials, tribal leaders, community leaders, and engaged citizens to examine the state's current fiscal circumstances, what we might expect during this year's legislative session, and where we can improve our state's budget and tax system.  We're excited to announce this year's keynote speaker is Angie Cooper, the executive director of Heartland Summit and Chief Program Officer for Heartland Forward, an Arkansas-based think tank that advances economic performance and opportunity across the heartland. Before leading Heartland Forward’s programming efforts, Cooper worked in international and domestic public policy and government affairs for Walmart for 16 years. She has also served on the board for the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) and currently serves as board chair for the nonprofit, Common Threads. She is originally from Oklahoma and is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. During the State Budget Summit, we also will be discussing our soon-to-be-published report on making the state's budget process more transparent and more responsive to the needs of everyday Oklahomans. This forthcoming report will be a companion piece to A Better Path Forward, our comprehensive analysis of the state's budget and tax system along with proposed solutions to stablize revenue while better supporting shared public services. The event will also include a fiscal overview from OK Policy and a moderated panel discussion with elected officials and budget policy experts. The details: OK Policy 2022 State Budget Summit
Thursday, January 27, 2022
9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Petroleum Club Event Center, 4040 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City
Tickets are $55 per person and includes a box lunch for in-person attendees. (Please note: Masks will be required for all in-person attendees unless actively eating or drinking.) An online only option is also available. REGISTER TODAY | 
