Dear Friend, Having served the Oklahoma Policy Institute for the past 12 years, I'm excited that one of my first duties as Interim Executive Director is to update you about some notable wins in the recent legislative session. Key criminal justice reform bills that take steps towards increasing economic justice — and provide a model for bipartisan cooperation — were among the biggest wins this session. You can read more details on our OK Policy blog here about these important steps, and what remains to be done. Lawmakers also recognized health care access and basic needs this session by fully funding Medicaid expansion and addressing safe and stable housing. But by far, some of the most notable wins fall under the column of what our Legislature didn't do during the regular session: resisting across-the-board tax breaks and preserving the state's initiative petition process. We are continuing to monitor these tax issues during the special sessions. [Read more] OK Policy's research and year-round advocacy played a critical role in this year's legislative wins, but we need your help to continue this momentum. Can we count on you to join us by investing in the future of Oklahoma? Together we can advance policies that support thriving families, healthier Oklahomans, and safer communities. |
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Sincerely, Shiloh Kantz, Interim Executive Director |
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