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ISSUES - OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE Responsible Budget & Taxes: With an aging population, unfunded pension obligations, and an outdated tax system, Oklahoma will struggle to provide adequate levels of funding for core public services – even without state policies that make the situation more difficult. We promote policies that will ensure adequate, fair, and fiscally responsible funding of public services. PovertySPECIAL SESSION
Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.org FY 2021 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS State agencies will be appropriated a total of $7.715 billion in FY 2021. This is a decrease of $283.2 million (3.5 percent) compared to the initial FY 2020 budget approved last May, and just $46 million (0.6 percent) above FY 2019 (see Figure 1).TERM LIMITS
Oklahoma voters in 1990 approved State Question 632, which limited any member of the Legislature elected after the measure’s effective date to a maximum of 12 years of legislative service.The 12-year term limit applies to service in either legislative chamber and is a lifetime limit. SQ 632 was a citizen-led initiative petition that passed with 67.3 percent of the vote. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM Characteristics of an Effective Tax System. A good tax system should meet five basic conditions: fairness, adequacy, simplicity, transparency, and administrative ease. Although opinions about what makes a good tax system will vary, there is general consensus that these five basic conditions should be maximized to the greatest extentpossible. 1.
FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS ‹‹ Go back to Federal Funds | Go on to Local Government Revenues ›› Oklahoma received approximately $7.7 billion in federal funds in 2018. This section discusses the federal funding by functional area, beginning with the largest revenue source and continuing through the smallest. Grant amounts are for 2018, as reported by the U.S.Treasury,
CHANGES TO OKLAHOMA’S DRUG LAWS REDUCE CRIMINAL CHARGES Oklahoma’s recent success in reducing our prison population is hard won. Sentencing reforms passed by voters in 2016 and by the Legislature in 2018 have contributed to a 23% drop in the prison population since it peaked in 2016. Though much remains to be done, the Oklahoma Policy Institute has been tracking the effects of justice reform in courts, jails, and prisons as reforms have LAWSUIT CHALLENGES OHCA’S MANAGED CARE PROPOSAL (CAPITOL Lawsuit challenges OHCA’s managed care proposal (Capitol Update) For the past several months, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has been in a race against the calendar to get contracts signed with private insurance companies to manage the state’s $2 billion Medicaid program before the Legislature was to go into session on Feb. 1. BARRIERS AND BRIDGES TO SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY Oklahomans eat dinner with family members, exchange favors with neighbors, and volunteer more frequently than the citizens of most other states, according to a study conducted by the University of Central Oklahoma. Social cohesion in Oklahoma appears to be strong. However when it comes to political action and advocacy, Oklahomans are famous for being disengaged. OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE OK Policy announces 2021 policy priority areas. Policy initiatives to help Oklahomans live healthier, create thriving families, and develop safe communities. See Priorities. Plateaus and Cliff Effects in Oklahoma. New OK Policy report shows intricate, fragile interconnectedness of public assistance programs for Oklahomans inneed. Read Report.
ISSUES - OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE Responsible Budget & Taxes: With an aging population, unfunded pension obligations, and an outdated tax system, Oklahoma will struggle to provide adequate levels of funding for core public services – even without state policies that make the situation more difficult. We promote policies that will ensure adequate, fair, and fiscally responsible funding of public services. PovertySPECIAL SESSION
Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.org FY 2021 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS State agencies will be appropriated a total of $7.715 billion in FY 2021. This is a decrease of $283.2 million (3.5 percent) compared to the initial FY 2020 budget approved last May, and just $46 million (0.6 percent) above FY 2019 (see Figure 1).TERM LIMITS
Oklahoma voters in 1990 approved State Question 632, which limited any member of the Legislature elected after the measure’s effective date to a maximum of 12 years of legislative service.The 12-year term limit applies to service in either legislative chamber and is a lifetime limit. SQ 632 was a citizen-led initiative petition that passed with 67.3 percent of the vote. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM Characteristics of an Effective Tax System. A good tax system should meet five basic conditions: fairness, adequacy, simplicity, transparency, and administrative ease. Although opinions about what makes a good tax system will vary, there is general consensus that these five basic conditions should be maximized to the greatest extentpossible. 1.
FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS ‹‹ Go back to Federal Funds | Go on to Local Government Revenues ›› Oklahoma received approximately $7.7 billion in federal funds in 2018. This section discusses the federal funding by functional area, beginning with the largest revenue source and continuing through the smallest. Grant amounts are for 2018, as reported by the U.S.Treasury,
CHANGES TO OKLAHOMA’S DRUG LAWS REDUCE CRIMINAL CHARGES Oklahoma’s recent success in reducing our prison population is hard won. Sentencing reforms passed by voters in 2016 and by the Legislature in 2018 have contributed to a 23% drop in the prison population since it peaked in 2016. Though much remains to be done, the Oklahoma Policy Institute has been tracking the effects of justice reform in courts, jails, and prisons as reforms have LAWSUIT CHALLENGES OHCA’S MANAGED CARE PROPOSAL (CAPITOL Lawsuit challenges OHCA’s managed care proposal (Capitol Update) For the past several months, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has been in a race against the calendar to get contracts signed with private insurance companies to manage the state’s $2 billion Medicaid program before the Legislature was to go into session on Feb. 1. BARRIERS AND BRIDGES TO SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY Oklahomans eat dinner with family members, exchange favors with neighbors, and volunteer more frequently than the citizens of most other states, according to a study conducted by the University of Central Oklahoma. Social cohesion in Oklahoma appears to be strong. However when it comes to political action and advocacy, Oklahomans are famous for being disengaged. THE 2021 SESSION PROVED A MIXED BAG FOR HEALTH ISSUES Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.orgMOTOR VEHICLE TAXES
Oklahoma’s motor vehicle taxes are a combination of an excise (sales) tax on the purchase of a vehicle and an annual registration fee in lieu of ad valorem (property) taxes. Until 2017, motor vehicles were fully exempt from the sales tax, but under HB 2433, the exemption was partially lifted and motor vehicles became subject FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL The federal poverty level (FPL) is a measure of income issued annually by the Department of Health and Human Services that is used to determine eligibility for various public programs and benefits, including Medicaid, health insurance premium tax credits, the free- and reduced- school lunch program, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and many others. The KIDS COUNT 2020: OKLAHOMA RANKS 45TH FOR CHILD WELL-BEING Oklahoma children continue to lag behind most states when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book published annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Oklahoma ranks 45th overall for child well-being, just ahead of Nevada, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico. Oklahoma’s individual OK POLICY ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS The Oklahoma Policy Institute has announced the addition of three new members for its board of directors. Joining the OK Policy Board of Directors are: Susan Bynum, Beverly K. Carmichael, and Ashley Harris Philippsen, who are all Tulsa residents. WORKING FAMILIES GOT A LITTLE OF THE HELP THEY NEEDED THIS Paul Shinn is a Budget and Tax Senior Policy Analyst with OK Policy. Shinn has held budget and finance positions for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the Department of Human Services, the cities of Oklahoma City and Del City and several local governments in his nativeOregon.
IN THE KNOW: HELP FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN OKLAHOMA Shelf-life extension will save 75,000 J&J vaccine doses at risk of expiration in Oklahoma; Bill intended to roll back SQ 780 fails to move forward; What you need before applying for Oklahoma’s expandedMedicaid;
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The Housing & Infrastructure Senior Policy Analyst researches and analyzes housing & infrastructure policy in Oklahoma and assists the Policy Director in leading the policy team. The salary range is $52,000-$59,000, commensurate with experience. The application deadline for this position has been extended to 5:00 pm on Monday,June 7.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM Characteristics of an Effective Tax System. A good tax system should meet five basic conditions: fairness, adequacy, simplicity, transparency, and administrative ease. Although opinions about what makes a good tax system will vary, there is general consensus that these five basic conditions should be maximized to the greatest extentpossible. 1.
IN THE KNOW: MEDICAID EXPANSION ENROLLMENT 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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Subscribe to OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE OK Policy announces 2021 policy priority areas. Policy initiatives to help Oklahomans live healthier, create thriving families, and develop safe communities. See Priorities. Plateaus and Cliff Effects in Oklahoma. New OK Policy report shows intricate, fragile interconnectedness of public assistance programs for Oklahomans inneed. Read Report.
ISSUES - OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE Responsible Budget & Taxes: With an aging population, unfunded pension obligations, and an outdated tax system, Oklahoma will struggle to provide adequate levels of funding for core public services – even without state policies that make the situation more difficult. We promote policies that will ensure adequate, fair, and fiscally responsible funding of public services. PovertySPECIAL SESSION
Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.org FY 2021 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS State agencies will be appropriated a total of $7.715 billion in FY 2021. This is a decrease of $283.2 million (3.5 percent) compared to the initial FY 2020 budget approved last May, and just $46 million (0.6 percent) above FY 2019 (see Figure 1).TERM LIMITS
Oklahoma voters in 1990 approved State Question 632, which limited any member of the Legislature elected after the measure’s effective date to a maximum of 12 years of legislative service.The 12-year term limit applies to service in either legislative chamber and is a lifetime limit. SQ 632 was a citizen-led initiative petition that passed with 67.3 percent of the vote. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM Characteristics of an Effective Tax System. A good tax system should meet five basic conditions: fairness, adequacy, simplicity, transparency, and administrative ease. Although opinions about what makes a good tax system will vary, there is general consensus that these five basic conditions should be maximized to the greatest extentpossible. 1.
FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS ‹‹ Go back to Federal Funds | Go on to Local Government Revenues ›› Oklahoma received approximately $7.7 billion in federal funds in 2018. This section discusses the federal funding by functional area, beginning with the largest revenue source and continuing through the smallest. Grant amounts are for 2018, as reported by the U.S.Treasury,
CHANGES TO OKLAHOMA’S DRUG LAWS REDUCE CRIMINAL CHARGES Oklahoma’s recent success in reducing our prison population is hard won. Sentencing reforms passed by voters in 2016 and by the Legislature in 2018 have contributed to a 23% drop in the prison population since it peaked in 2016. Though much remains to be done, the Oklahoma Policy Institute has been tracking the effects of justice reform in courts, jails, and prisons as reforms have LAWSUIT CHALLENGES OHCA’S MANAGED CARE PROPOSAL (CAPITOL Lawsuit challenges OHCA’s managed care proposal (Capitol Update) For the past several months, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has been in a race against the calendar to get contracts signed with private insurance companies to manage the state’s $2 billion Medicaid program before the Legislature was to go into session on Feb. 1. BARRIERS AND BRIDGES TO SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY Oklahomans eat dinner with family members, exchange favors with neighbors, and volunteer more frequently than the citizens of most other states, according to a study conducted by the University of Central Oklahoma. Social cohesion in Oklahoma appears to be strong. However when it comes to political action and advocacy, Oklahomans are famous for being disengaged. OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE OK Policy announces 2021 policy priority areas. Policy initiatives to help Oklahomans live healthier, create thriving families, and develop safe communities. See Priorities. Plateaus and Cliff Effects in Oklahoma. New OK Policy report shows intricate, fragile interconnectedness of public assistance programs for Oklahomans inneed. Read Report.
ISSUES - OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE Responsible Budget & Taxes: With an aging population, unfunded pension obligations, and an outdated tax system, Oklahoma will struggle to provide adequate levels of funding for core public services – even without state policies that make the situation more difficult. We promote policies that will ensure adequate, fair, and fiscally responsible funding of public services. PovertySPECIAL SESSION
Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.org FY 2021 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS State agencies will be appropriated a total of $7.715 billion in FY 2021. This is a decrease of $283.2 million (3.5 percent) compared to the initial FY 2020 budget approved last May, and just $46 million (0.6 percent) above FY 2019 (see Figure 1).TERM LIMITS
Oklahoma voters in 1990 approved State Question 632, which limited any member of the Legislature elected after the measure’s effective date to a maximum of 12 years of legislative service.The 12-year term limit applies to service in either legislative chamber and is a lifetime limit. SQ 632 was a citizen-led initiative petition that passed with 67.3 percent of the vote. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM Characteristics of an Effective Tax System. A good tax system should meet five basic conditions: fairness, adequacy, simplicity, transparency, and administrative ease. Although opinions about what makes a good tax system will vary, there is general consensus that these five basic conditions should be maximized to the greatest extentpossible. 1.
FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS ‹‹ Go back to Federal Funds | Go on to Local Government Revenues ›› Oklahoma received approximately $7.7 billion in federal funds in 2018. This section discusses the federal funding by functional area, beginning with the largest revenue source and continuing through the smallest. Grant amounts are for 2018, as reported by the U.S.Treasury,
CHANGES TO OKLAHOMA’S DRUG LAWS REDUCE CRIMINAL CHARGES Oklahoma’s recent success in reducing our prison population is hard won. Sentencing reforms passed by voters in 2016 and by the Legislature in 2018 have contributed to a 23% drop in the prison population since it peaked in 2016. Though much remains to be done, the Oklahoma Policy Institute has been tracking the effects of justice reform in courts, jails, and prisons as reforms have LAWSUIT CHALLENGES OHCA’S MANAGED CARE PROPOSAL (CAPITOL Lawsuit challenges OHCA’s managed care proposal (Capitol Update) For the past several months, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has been in a race against the calendar to get contracts signed with private insurance companies to manage the state’s $2 billion Medicaid program before the Legislature was to go into session on Feb. 1. BARRIERS AND BRIDGES TO SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY Oklahomans eat dinner with family members, exchange favors with neighbors, and volunteer more frequently than the citizens of most other states, according to a study conducted by the University of Central Oklahoma. Social cohesion in Oklahoma appears to be strong. However when it comes to political action and advocacy, Oklahomans are famous for being disengaged. THE 2021 SESSION PROVED A MIXED BAG FOR HEALTH ISSUES Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.orgMOTOR VEHICLE TAXES
Oklahoma’s motor vehicle taxes are a combination of an excise (sales) tax on the purchase of a vehicle and an annual registration fee in lieu of ad valorem (property) taxes. Until 2017, motor vehicles were fully exempt from the sales tax, but under HB 2433, the exemption was partially lifted and motor vehicles became subject FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL The federal poverty level (FPL) is a measure of income issued annually by the Department of Health and Human Services that is used to determine eligibility for various public programs and benefits, including Medicaid, health insurance premium tax credits, the free- and reduced- school lunch program, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and many others. The KIDS COUNT 2020: OKLAHOMA RANKS 45TH FOR CHILD WELL-BEING Oklahoma children continue to lag behind most states when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2020 edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book published annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Oklahoma ranks 45th overall for child well-being, just ahead of Nevada, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico. Oklahoma’s individual OK POLICY ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS The Oklahoma Policy Institute has announced the addition of three new members for its board of directors. Joining the OK Policy Board of Directors are: Susan Bynum, Beverly K. Carmichael, and Ashley Harris Philippsen, who are all Tulsa residents. WORKING FAMILIES GOT A LITTLE OF THE HELP THEY NEEDED THIS Paul Shinn is a Budget and Tax Senior Policy Analyst with OK Policy. Shinn has held budget and finance positions for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the Department of Human Services, the cities of Oklahoma City and Del City and several local governments in his nativeOregon.
IN THE KNOW: HELP FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN OKLAHOMA Shelf-life extension will save 75,000 J&J vaccine doses at risk of expiration in Oklahoma; Bill intended to roll back SQ 780 fails to move forward; What you need before applying for Oklahoma’s expandedMedicaid;
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The Housing & Infrastructure Senior Policy Analyst researches and analyzes housing & infrastructure policy in Oklahoma and assists the Policy Director in leading the policy team. The salary range is $52,000-$59,000, commensurate with experience. The application deadline for this position has been extended to 5:00 pm on Monday,June 7.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM Characteristics of an Effective Tax System. A good tax system should meet five basic conditions: fairness, adequacy, simplicity, transparency, and administrative ease. Although opinions about what makes a good tax system will vary, there is general consensus that these five basic conditions should be maximized to the greatest extentpossible. 1.
IN THE KNOW: MEDICAID EXPANSION ENROLLMENT 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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Subscribe to OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE OK Policy announces 2021 policy priority areas. Policy initiatives to help Oklahomans live healthier, create thriving families, and develop safe communities. See Priorities. Plateaus and Cliff Effects in Oklahoma. New OK Policy report shows intricate, fragile interconnectedness of public assistance programs for Oklahomans inneed. Read Report.
ISSUES - OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE Responsible Budget & Taxes: With an aging population, unfunded pension obligations, and an outdated tax system, Oklahoma will struggle to provide adequate levels of funding for core public services – even without state policies that make the situation more difficult. We promote policies that will ensure adequate, fair, and fiscally responsible funding of public services. PovertySPECIAL SESSION
Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.org FY 2021 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS State agencies will be appropriated a total of $7.715 billion in FY 2021. This is a decrease of $283.2 million (3.5 percent) compared to the initial FY 2020 budget approved last May, and just $46 million (0.6 percent) above FY 2019 (see Figure 1).MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES
Oklahoma’s motor vehicle taxes are a combination of an excise (sales) tax on the purchase of a vehicle and an annual registration fee in lieu of ad valorem (property) taxes. Until 2017, motor vehicles were fully exempt from the sales tax, but under HB 2433, the exemption was partially lifted and motor vehicles became subject CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM Characteristics of an Effective Tax System. A good tax system should meet five basic conditions: fairness, adequacy, simplicity, transparency, and administrative ease. Although opinions about what makes a good tax system will vary, there is general consensus that these five basic conditions should be maximized to the greatest extentpossible. 1.
FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL The federal poverty level (FPL) is a measure of income issued annually by the Department of Health and Human Services that is used to determine eligibility for various public programs and benefits, including Medicaid, health insurance premium tax credits, the free- and reduced- school lunch program, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and many others. The FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS ‹‹ Go back to Federal Funds | Go on to Local Government Revenues ›› Oklahoma received approximately $7.7 billion in federal funds in 2018. This section discusses the federal funding by functional area, beginning with the largest revenue source and continuing through the smallest. Grant amounts are for 2018, as reported by the U.S.Treasury,
LAWSUIT CHALLENGES OHCA’S MANAGED CARE PROPOSAL (CAPITOL Lawsuit challenges OHCA’s managed care proposal (Capitol Update) For the past several months, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has been in a race against the calendar to get contracts signed with private insurance companies to manage the state’s $2 billion Medicaid program before the Legislature was to go into session on Feb. 1. FELONS AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE Under Oklahoma law, felons are disenfranchised, or have their voting rights suspended, for the full lengths of their sentences. This means, for example, that a felon who is sentenced to eight years in prison but serves only four is unable to register to vote for a full eight years. As of 2010, about 1.8 percent of Oklahomans (51,491 people OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE OK Policy announces 2021 policy priority areas. Policy initiatives to help Oklahomans live healthier, create thriving families, and develop safe communities. See Priorities. Plateaus and Cliff Effects in Oklahoma. New OK Policy report shows intricate, fragile interconnectedness of public assistance programs for Oklahomans inneed. Read Report.
ISSUES - OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE Responsible Budget & Taxes: With an aging population, unfunded pension obligations, and an outdated tax system, Oklahoma will struggle to provide adequate levels of funding for core public services – even without state policies that make the situation more difficult. We promote policies that will ensure adequate, fair, and fiscally responsible funding of public services. PovertySPECIAL SESSION
Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.org FY 2021 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS State agencies will be appropriated a total of $7.715 billion in FY 2021. This is a decrease of $283.2 million (3.5 percent) compared to the initial FY 2020 budget approved last May, and just $46 million (0.6 percent) above FY 2019 (see Figure 1).MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES
Oklahoma’s motor vehicle taxes are a combination of an excise (sales) tax on the purchase of a vehicle and an annual registration fee in lieu of ad valorem (property) taxes. Until 2017, motor vehicles were fully exempt from the sales tax, but under HB 2433, the exemption was partially lifted and motor vehicles became subject CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE TAX SYSTEM Characteristics of an Effective Tax System. A good tax system should meet five basic conditions: fairness, adequacy, simplicity, transparency, and administrative ease. Although opinions about what makes a good tax system will vary, there is general consensus that these five basic conditions should be maximized to the greatest extentpossible. 1.
FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL The federal poverty level (FPL) is a measure of income issued annually by the Department of Health and Human Services that is used to determine eligibility for various public programs and benefits, including Medicaid, health insurance premium tax credits, the free- and reduced- school lunch program, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and many others. The FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS ‹‹ Go back to Federal Funds | Go on to Local Government Revenues ›› Oklahoma received approximately $7.7 billion in federal funds in 2018. This section discusses the federal funding by functional area, beginning with the largest revenue source and continuing through the smallest. Grant amounts are for 2018, as reported by the U.S.Treasury,
LAWSUIT CHALLENGES OHCA’S MANAGED CARE PROPOSAL (CAPITOL Lawsuit challenges OHCA’s managed care proposal (Capitol Update) For the past several months, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority has been in a race against the calendar to get contracts signed with private insurance companies to manage the state’s $2 billion Medicaid program before the Legislature was to go into session on Feb. 1. FELONS AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE Under Oklahoma law, felons are disenfranchised, or have their voting rights suspended, for the full lengths of their sentences. This means, for example, that a felon who is sentenced to eight years in prison but serves only four is unable to register to vote for a full eight years. As of 2010, about 1.8 percent of Oklahomans (51,491 people THE 2021 SESSION PROVED A MIXED BAG FOR HEALTH ISSUES Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // info@okpolicy.orgSPECIAL SESSION
A special session, also known as an extraordinary session, may be called to address issues that are unresolved during regular legislative sessions, which can run only from the first Monday in February through the last Friday in May of the year. When the Governor calls a special session, it is restricted only to those mattersPINNACLE PLAN
The Pinnacle Plan was developed and implemented by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) to reform the state’s child welfare system. The plan, announced in July 2012, emerged out of a settlement agreement reached in a federal class action lawsuit (D.G. v. Yarbrough) challenging the state’s treatment of children in foster care. The system WORKING FAMILIES GOT A LITTLE OF THE HELP THEY NEEDED THIS Paul Shinn is a Budget and Tax Senior Policy Analyst with OK Policy. Shinn has held budget and finance positions for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the Department of Human Services, the cities of Oklahoma City and Del City and several local governments in his nativeOregon.
IN THE KNOW: HELP FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN OKLAHOMA Shelf-life extension will save 75,000 J&J vaccine doses at risk of expiration in Oklahoma; Bill intended to roll back SQ 780 fails to move forward; What you need before applying for Oklahoma’s expandedMedicaid;
OK POLICY ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS The Oklahoma Policy Institute has announced the addition of three new members for its board of directors. Joining the OK Policy Board of Directors are: Susan Bynum, Beverly K. Carmichael, and Ashley Harris Philippsen, who are all Tulsa residents. SALES TAX RELIEF CREDIT The Sales Tax Relief Credit, sometimes known as the “grocery tax credit,” is an income tax credit that provides a rebate of $40 per household member to households with incomes at or below the following levels: $50,000 per year for filers who are elderly, have a physical disability, or claim a dependent; or $20,000 per FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS ‹‹ Go back to Federal Funds | Go on to Local Government Revenues ›› Oklahoma received approximately $7.7 billion in federal funds in 2018. This section discusses the federal funding by functional area, beginning with the largest revenue source and continuing through the smallest. Grant amounts are for 2018, as reported by the U.S.Treasury,
IN THE KNOW: MEDICAID EXPANSION ENROLLMENT 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. Some stories included here are behind paywall or require subscription. OK Policy encourages the support of Oklahoma’s state and local media, which are vital to an informed citizenry. Subscribe to HB 1269 MAKES 780 RETROACTIVE BUT LEAVES ISSUES UNRESOLVED HB 1269 was designed to address these issues. The bill’s goal is to make the historic impact of State Question 780 retroactive so that people arrested for simple drug possession before SQ 780 have the opportunity to undo the lifelong consequences of a felony sentence. HB 1269 is a positive step for justice reform in Oklahoma, but a recent amendment will complicate the bill’s resentencingSkip to content
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June 1, 2021 // Updated: June 1, 2021 This was a remarkably good year for legislation on behalf of children and youth, whether they are in the child welfare system, the juvenile justice system or at home and school. Below is a brief synopsis of several forward-looking bills passed this year that those who are interested in children’s issues will be glad toREAD MORE
WEEKLY WONK: MOVING TOWARDS JUSTICE | FY22 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS | MANAGED CARE ISN’T SILVER BULLET | INS AND OUTS OF MEDICAID EXPANSION May 30, 2021 // Updated: May 30, 2021 Highlights of the FY 2022 budget; Moving toward healing, reconciliation, justice; Improving Oklahoma’s health outcomes requires multi-faceted investments; Connecting to Health Care: The Ins and Outs of Enrolling for Medicaid ExpansionREAD MORE
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